Mozilla.org releases Firefox 2.0 early
updated 04:05 pm EDT, Mon October 23, 2006
Firefox 2.0 released
The final version of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 was slated for release on Tuesday, but appears to already be available for download via the company's servers (releases.mozilla.org). Firefox 2.0 Release Candidate 3 (RC3) -- which the Mozilla Foundation released last week -- did well among those users who downloaded and tested the software, according to the company. The final version of Firefox 2.0 was expected to be released on Tuesday, October 24th. Firefox 2.0 features built-in anti-phishing controls, built-in RSS and XML feed-viewing capabilities, and a new inline spell checker. Further Firefox 2.0 features include the ability to create bookmarks with "Live Titles" for websites that offer "microsummaries," a new Add-ons manager that simplifies management of extensions as well as themes, and support for JavaScript 1.7.
Smart move
10/23, 04:14pm reply
Smart to smooth out the demand curve with a "leaked" download source.
cherrypop
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RC3 redux
10/23, 04:31pm reply
For those who already have Firefox 2.0 RC3, no need to rush to update. It's the exact same build. Guess third release candidate was the charm. :-)
Anyway, it's a nice upgrade, if not exactly worthy of a "2.0" designation. It's not that much different than 1.5, but Mac performance is a little fast in this release. Most of my favorite extensions are compatible, so I've taken the plunge and gone 2.0.
leamanc
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oops..faster...
10/23, 04:32pm reply
Ooops, I meant "Mac performance is a little faster in this release."
leamanc
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But you really meant
10/23, 05:35pm reply
snappier, right? :D
jpollard
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Firefox Myths
10/23, 07:34pm reply
v2.0 and still the same Myths. This version gets even SLOWER! Get the facts:
www.FirefoxMyths.com
Mastertech
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Yep,
10/23, 10:18pm reply
Its even slower. Disappointing.
debohun
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yup
10/23, 11:04pm reply
mine keeps crashing all the time. Very disappoint :(
goldeneye
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RUN!
10/23, 11:15pm reply
I upgraded to Firefox 2.0 earlier this evening, and within 2 hours went back to 1.5. Thank goodness I have this sick habit of archiving all the .dmg files I use!
The new Firefox can't seem to decide if it wants to open links in a new tab or a new window. Links that SHOULD open in a new window open in a new tab. Links that SHOULD open in a new tab open in a new window.
ptkdude
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Re: firefox myths
10/24, 12:15am reply
Wow! Talk about myths. And because someone's posted it on a webpage, what's written there MUST be true!
Now, excuse me, I have to finish reading how the US faked the moon landings, conspired the 9/11 attacks in order to improve the view of surrounding buildings in NYC, and how TomKat's marriage is a hoax...
LouZer
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Re: run!
10/24, 12:17am reply
I upgraded to Firefox 2.0 earlier this evening, and within 2 hours went back to 1.5. Thank goodness I have this sick habit of archiving all the .dmg files I use!
Actually, you do realize you don't need to store those images, as you can easily get earlier versions from the website (as opposed to most apple software, where Apple likes to hide earlier versions, if not pull them alltogether).
LouZer
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