BetaAddict Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 the channel selector ui just landed in the latest nightly! to enable: in about:config create new string app.update.desiredChannel set value to release, beta, or aurora In case a particular build is buggy, this should make it really easy to update to a more stable build with a simple click. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593872370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted April 9, 2011 Veteran Share Posted April 9, 2011 They won't be using DirectWrite for some reason, but are pushing for an OpenGL implementation. ... They're going to write their own font renderer? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593872454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 They're going to write their own font renderer? Maybe, would mean they could get an implementation which works with all the OS's OpenGL is installed on..? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593872462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznkid25 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 So does anyone know if there is a link to the list of bugs that need to be fixed before the aurora/beta builds are released? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593872818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ferson Veteran Posted April 9, 2011 Veteran Share Posted April 9, 2011 Forgive me if I'm missing something here, but are the Beta and Aurora builds available yet? If not that would explain why I can't find them. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593872826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaun Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Forgive me if I'm missing something here, but are the Beta and Aurora builds available yet? If not that would explain why I can't find them. No. as per this pic the first aurora buld will be out 3/12, with the first beta 5 weeks after, at 5/17 and if you enable the channel selector ui in the latest nightly, no need to look for the builds ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593872872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion and Lamb Ministry Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 the channel selector ui just landed in the latest nightly! to enable: in about:config create new string app.update.desiredChannel set value to release, beta, or aurora I have the nightly build, today's build April 9. I do what you say here in your post. I go to About Minefield and DO NOT see this UI. What am I doing wrong? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593872932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaun Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 do you see a "you are currently on the x update channel. Change" message? if so click on change Also, what value did you set app.update.desiredChannel Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznkid25 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 How can I have both FF4 & nightly build installed, & have separate profiles for each one? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnast Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 How can I have both FF4 & nightly build installed, & have separate profiles for each one? They install in different directories by default. For profile manager see here: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing%20profiles Edit: If you want to be able run both at the same time you can use the -no-remote option. Example firefox -no-remote -P "Profile Name" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion and Lamb Ministry Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 do you see a "you are currently on the x update channel. Change" message? if so click on change Also, what value did you set app.update.desiredChannel I set the value: Aurora Is that right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I set the value: Aurora Is that right? lowercase a Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznkid25 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 It seems the about window is getting themed to match the new icons. I really like the new icons, although "Aurora" should have an aurora, not just a sunrise :laugh: I'm not seeing this. I did a clean install of Minefield on a separate profile. the channel selector ui just landed in the latest nightly! to enable: in about:config create new string app.update.desiredChannel set value to release, beta, or aurora Where do I go to find the option to change the desired channel? I created the new string and set the value already. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted April 10, 2011 Supervisor Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'm not seeing this. I did a clean install of Minefield on a separate profile. it hasn't been implemented yet, you won't see them till the 12th when the other channels get released Where do I go to find the option to change the desired channel? I created the new string and set the value already. then you already selected your channel, the graphical channel selector hasn't been implemented yet afaik Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogas04 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 This is how the icons would look : (icons from this bug ) i think they should be lil lighter in shade , nightly in small sized taskbar looks like a black dot Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnast Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I don't like the small icons so much, but I use large icons anyway. it hasn't been implemented yet, you won't see them till the 12th when the other channels get released It's already there. In About Minefield right after "You are currently on the Aurora update channel." there's a link that says "Change". Click it and you'll see the new UI. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted April 10, 2011 Supervisor Share Posted April 10, 2011 This is how the icons would look : (icons from this bug ) i think they should be lil lighter in shade , nightly in small sized taskbar looks like a black dot i like them, it's a nice change of pace from the old bomb icon :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogas04 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 It's already there. In About Minefield right after "You are currently on the Aurora update channel." there's a link that says "Change". Click it and you'll see the new UI. it comes ONLY when u select a channel other than nightly from about:config Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted April 10, 2011 Supervisor Share Posted April 10, 2011 It's already there. In About Minefield right after "You are currently on the Aurora update channel." there's a link that says "Change". Click it and you'll see the new UI. ah your right, i guess i didn't notice that :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnast Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 ah your right, i guess i didn't notice that :p Yeah it took me a minute to find it, haha Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 it comes ONLY when u select a channel other than nightly from about:config I am using the nightlies, set my channel to nightly (aurora) in about:config and I get the new UI.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted April 10, 2011 Supervisor Share Posted April 10, 2011 viper, nightly and aurora are two separate channels the channels go: nightly > aurora > beta > release the reason nightly isn't on the list is just like before they want to keep the nightlies less known to the general public because they tend to be the most unstable Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznkid25 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I don't like the small icons so much, but I use large icons anyway. It's already there. In About Minefield right after "You are currently on the Aurora update channel." there's a link that says "Change". Click it and you'll see the new UI. Not sure how I missed that earlier, but I got it now. Thanks Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperAFK Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 ah thanks, I misunderstood that part, it was explained kind of strangely. Didn't release aurora was between nightly and beta. So how often is aurora supposed to be updated? Something like once a week? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/980176-meet-firefox-50/page/8/#findComment-593873216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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