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06-25-2008, 11:25 PM

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For those who aren't complete techophiles but still like keeping their PC's up to date.

Mozilla has released their newest version of their Free web browser Mozilla Firefox 3.0. Besides not costing anything to download or use, Firefox is free in the sense that it is open-source software. The source code is readily available and is legally alterable by each user for his/her own needs. Also it is one of the more efficient and readily downloadable programs on the internet with a file size of under 8mb for both PC and MAC versions.

Firefox is considered a much more secure browser than Microsoft's Internet Explorer and is less susceptible to malware(Spyware/Adware/Phishing sites). Also due to a large new-user friendly community and a myriad of add-ons it has steadily eroded IE control of the market (From less than 1% of worldwide usage to 10% in under 2 years).

Sorry to soapbox preach just alittle more. Firefox is currently setting the Guiness World Record for most software downloads by unique IP in a 24 hour period right now. Averaging about 9,000 dl's per minute.

Download site:

Mozilla | Firefox web browser & Thunderbird email client

CNN article:

Firefox fans download 9,000 copies a minute - CNN.com

Enjoy

that's quoted from a friend.

I am bored.

Downloaded it and its actually much better than the previous version

try it out

T.J. · 06-26-2008, 05:04 AM

i got it on the release day. pretty happy with it so far.

06-26-2008, 06:26 AM

I like it better too, but I only use it when Safari fails to load a page correctly, which is pretty rare..

kri$han · 06-26-2008, 07:43 AM

thats cuz safari is garbage...lol.

I was using IE, then many people recommended this firefox to me. I dont see what the big deal is, cuz with IE theres way more mouse browsing available... and I don't need to go into the menu-bar for anything. IE FTW!

alaric · 06-26-2008, 12:32 PM

Nooo way. FF is so much better.

06-26-2008, 12:36 PM

Also if you want to keep your add-ons or themes
you will want to find a version of nightly tester tools
im pretty sure its on the addons section of the firefox page.

Snowjoe · 06-27-2008, 04:22 PM

I HATE the new stupid browser bar thing, when I type a letter in I want websites shown that begin with that letter, not all sites with that letter in. That was enough to stop me using it ever again.

T.J. · 06-28-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowjoe

I HATE the new stupid browser bar thing, when I type a letter in I want websites shown that begin with that letter, not all sites with that letter in. That was enough to stop me using it ever again.

you can disable that btw.

i didnt like it at first but kept it enabled. its doesnt really bother me now.

Snowjoe · 06-28-2008, 09:39 AM

oh sweet I couldn't find a way to do that, must be me being a gimp!

SFshredder · 07-01-2008, 06:58 PM

It's alright for me so far. I don't see a lot of improvements but I am sure they are there in terms of performance.

06-26-2008, 05:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
T.J. Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,933	i got it on the release day. pretty happy with it so far. __________________ Passion Over Fashion

06-26-2008, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
kri$han -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,486	thats cuz safari is garbage...lol. I was using IE, then many people recommended this firefox to me. I dont see what the big deal is, cuz with IE theres way more mouse browsing available... and I don't need to go into the menu-bar for anything. IE FTW! __________________ Official 'Eh' Team representative Kris Toronto Prelude Club

06-26-2008, 12:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
alaric Banned Bananas [national phenomenon] Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CNY Posts: 1,783	Nooo way. FF is so much better. __________________ life IS good.

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06-26-2008, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
sparty Guest Posts: n/a	I like it better too, but I only use it when Safari fails to load a page correctly, which is pretty rare..

06-26-2008, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
kylekilljoy Guest Posts: n/a	Also if you want to keep your add-ons or themes you will want to find a version of nightly tester tools im pretty sure its on the addons section of the firefox page.

06-27-2008, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snowjoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 585	I HATE the new stupid browser bar thing, when I type a letter in I want websites shown that begin with that letter, not all sites with that letter in. That was enough to stop me using it ever again.

06-28-2008, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Snowjoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 585	oh sweet I couldn't find a way to do that, must be me being a gimp!

07-01-2008, 06:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
SFshredder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 214	It's alright for me so far. I don't see a lot of improvements but I am sure they are there in terms of performance.