mlauzon76 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 For those that just can?t wait, the first beta version of Firefox 3.0 has leaked out a few days early. Mozilla is ready to unleash their next version of the controversial Firefox browser. Mac and Linux versions can be found here, and Windows versions here. A large caveat though: Don?t expect most, if any, of your extensions work. I downloaded the Windows version and my copy is looking a tad bare to say the least. Yahoo and Google toolbars are broken, no weather down in the corner, no Greasemonkey and so on. Was it worth it though? The short answer is ?yes?. A couple of new features include ?Places? which will give you quick access to some of your most frequently visited sites. And if you want to quickly bookmark something to Places, just click the star icon next to the URL bar. One click will do a quick marking, click it twice and you can choose the folder it goes to and edit the information about it. The download manager got a cosmetic facelift, as did the add-on manager. As I said earlier, it looks like every extension is broken, but the plug-ins all seem to be okay so far. When exiting Firefox you will also get a new option when asked if you want to close all your tabs: Do you want to save & quit? You can finally save your tabs, saving you oodles of time if, like me, your first four tabs are the same every day. I would recommend waiting for the official release, but things look promising so far. Source: The competition, they don't want me to link to! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBfromMemphis Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 why did you not read that before you posted?? The only builds that are available are the RC's for 3.0 b1. Get a little over-excited?? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkz Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 screenshots? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlauzon76 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 why did you not read that before you posted?? The only builds that are available are the RC's for 3.0 b1. Get a little over-excited?? I am not excited, I just copied the story from where it was posted...and cannot link to it because neowin is afraid of competition. You're just like the member who assumed because Mark Jensen uses Linux he does not like to pay for software...there are only one type of people on the planet I hate; and it's people like you, people who make assumptions! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarFalcon Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 ^That was harsh. And before you post an article from another site verbatim it wouldn't hurt to make sure it's true. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duntkno Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 is it really out? and i want the source please Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlauzon76 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 ^That was harsh. And before you post an article from another site verbatim it wouldn't hurt to make sure it's true. That may have been harsh, but what I said is the truth...people have to learn to stop assuming things about others. Hell, I am a Ethnically Diverse Person, so I must be a criminal as well; I -- and billions of others -- always get that assumption made...so I am allowed to be harsh. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janitor Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'll wait until 'Firefox 3.0.0.0' pops up in the update manager... Eventually. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted November 8, 2007 Administrators Share Posted November 8, 2007 Don't know what you are on about mate but FF3 is not released and I did a quick article here about this development. Thanks for the heads up https://www.neowin.net/news/main/07/11/08/m...ox-30-beta-leak PS: If you mean Digg, yeah then you are right we prefer the original source. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsmear Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I am not excited, I just copied the story from where it was posted...and cannot link to it because neowin is afraid of competition.You're just like the member who assumed because Mark Jensen uses Linux he does not like to pay for software...there are only one type of people on the planet I hate; and it's people like you, people who make assumptions! Settle down brah. (Hi! You may have been redirected here while looking for the Firefox 3 Beta. We’re sad to say that it’s not actually ready yet, but we’re awfully happy that you stopped by. Read on for more details!) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBfromMemphis Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 That may have been harsh, but what I said is the truth...people have to learn to stop assuming things about others. Hell, I am a Ethnically Diverse Person, so I must be a criminal as well; I -- and billions of others -- always get that assumption made...so I am allowed to be harsh. I didn't make a single comment about anything about you on a personal level. Just knock the chip of your shoulder for once. Asking if you got over-excited was nothing to get that upset over.. Nothing gives anyone the right to be spoken to in any forum like that. How could I think that you're a criminal when I don't even know you?? So you hate me for a single forum post?? Looks like you have more to worry about then what I said. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlauzon76 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Don't know what you are on about mate but FF3 is not released and I did a quick article here about this development. Thanks for the heads up https://www.neowin.net/news/main/07/11/08/m...ox-30-beta-leakPS: If you mean Digg, yeah then you are right we prefer the original source. It's not on Digg that I got the story...it's on a company's web site that prefers to post their news in blog forum; and because of that they -- neowin -- has added the URL to the spam filter. I am so not impressed. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted November 8, 2007 Administrators Share Posted November 8, 2007 There is always a valid reason for adding a site to the spam filter, whether you agree or not that is always determined based on member feedback and blatant spamming. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlauzon76 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 ...brah. Sorry, have no idea what language that is, because I only read, write, and speak in English. However, it does appear to be Ebonics...which I do not understand. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 It's not on Digg that I got the story...it's on a company's web site that prefers to post their news in blog forum; and because of that they -- neowin -- has added the URL to the spam filter. I am so not impressed. Ummm... so leave and post your news stories elsewhere? For not being impressed on Neowin you sure like to submit as many "news" stories as you can get your hands on. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudEngineer Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 i dont see how its possible for it too "leak out" when all builds are public in the first place. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBfromMemphis Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 i dont see how its possible for it too "leak out" when all builds are public in the first place. exactly. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted November 8, 2007 Administrators Share Posted November 8, 2007 Well this particular build is slated for Beta 1 Release Candidate, Mozilla are making the point that it has yet to pass QC. They took steps to protect the directory, so it's no longer public ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudEngineer Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Well this particular build is slated for Beta 1 Release Candidate, Mozilla are making the point that it has yet to pass QC.They took steps to protect the directory, so it's no longer public ;) only for http connections, ftp still works fine they gotta do what they gotta do to keep the digg newbs away from builds that aren't yet ready for the masses. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted November 8, 2007 Administrators Share Posted November 8, 2007 only for http connections, ftp still works finethey gotta do what they gotta do to keep the digg newbs away from builds that aren't yet ready for the masses. :) Agree totally, not to mention Mozilla hate stuff being announced before it's actually ready! (speaking from experience) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*John* Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 FTP links are a no no unless you are a complete inconsiderate moron. Explained here: http://weblogs.mozillazine.org/preed/2006/...ntirelease.html Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenomorph Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 This is crap. Firefox 3.0 Beta is not out, and there was no "leak". It's just a nightly. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife Party Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 im just gonna wait until the final release. im pretty excited about the new interface, and new added features. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 screens please! i'm drooling here :drool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNeutrino Veteran Posted November 8, 2007 Veteran Share Posted November 8, 2007 Screen Shots as requested Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/599580-firefox-30-beta-leaks-out-a-few-days-early/#findComment-588979556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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