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    Firefox 3 to Drop on Tuesday

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Gintoki, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. atbnet

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    Not for me unfortunately. I'll grab it before I go to work though. Then I'll download it on my work computer too! :D
     
    atbnet, Jun 16, 2008
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  2. THAANSA3

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    Cool. I'm sure that by the time you get to work, many will have posted their experiences, including me. :D
     
    THAANSA3, Jun 16, 2008
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  3. usapatriot

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    A couple more hours, but I'll grab it in the morning! :D
     
    usapatriot, Jun 16, 2008
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  4. MissingSix

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    Luckily I'll be up all night, unfortunately... I'll be at work :( can't wait to grba it when I get home at 8:30am though!
     
    MissingSix, Jun 16, 2008
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  5. jooooeee

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    I think I just got FF3!!!!!!
     

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    That may or may not be RC3, since it shows the same version number when you click "About Mozilla Firefox."
     
    benx009, Jun 16, 2008
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  7. jooooeee

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    But I think before it said RC3

    Can anyone confirm?
     
    jooooeee, Jun 16, 2008
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  8. x64

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    it just said version 3. final version wont be out until later tonight. you have RC3 just like the rest of us.

    see mine for confirmation. http://i32.tinypic.com/14mxdgj.jpg
     
    x64, Jun 16, 2008
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  9. benx009

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    Yeah, I'm pretty sure he's right....
     
    benx009, Jun 16, 2008
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  10. atbnet

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    Even RC2 says that. If you want your download to count, you have to download the standalone installer. The upgrade through FF doesn't count.
     
    atbnet, Jun 16, 2008
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  11. AKAJohnDoe

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    It would be unusual to have the GA released version be different than the last RC. I believe that RC2 and RC3 are identical (except on Mac) and that RC3 will be identical to the released version (except in the Help/About).
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jun 16, 2008
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  12. x64

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    i didnt know that. are you sure? any link?
     
    x64, Jun 16, 2008
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  13. atbnet

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    That's just how it works for their record goal. I mean you can use the built in updater and just download the installer if you want to contribute.
     
    atbnet, Jun 16, 2008
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  14. PhoenixFx

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    It has been June 17’th Tuesday for over 12 hrs here in Japan. Still no sign of Firefox 3…

    I guess by Tuesday they mean Tuesday in US :rolleyes: .... hmmm... how many hours do I have to wait ?
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 16, 2008
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  15. Gintoki

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    They want to release everything at the same time, so everything is consistent.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 16, 2008
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  16. x64

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    considering mozilla is a US based organization, it would make sense that they go by US time. lol. it will be the 17th in california in 3 and a half hours. that should be its time of release.
     
    x64, Jun 16, 2008
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  17. atbnet

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    Here is a link: http://www.spreadfirefox.com/en-US/worldrecord/faq

     
    atbnet, Jun 16, 2008
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  18. PhoenixFx

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    I know... just wanted to make a funny[Sarcastic] comment ;)
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 16, 2008
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    x64, Jun 16, 2008
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    Anyone know if there will end up being any significant differences b/t RC3 and the final release? Or is that still under the radar? I mean, I know that Mozilla isn't going to do anything drastic by this point, but a few changes here and there would be nice...
     
    benx009, Jun 16, 2008
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  21. x64

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    i think it is exactly the same.

    i guess that's why i don't really get the excitement of staying up all night to download the final version. we already have the final version on our computers in the form of RC3.
     
    x64, Jun 16, 2008
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  22. lol

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    so the 17th PST or EST?

    EDIT: nvm it's tue. 1:00pm in EST
     
    lol, Jun 16, 2008
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  23. KarenA

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    It is already 12:54 AM 17 June here. I wish there is a timer for Firefox release time. Like countdown, or just a big clock on the Mozilla time indicating the time they'll use. :D
     
    KarenA, Jun 16, 2008
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  24. x64

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    PST most likely since mozilla is based in cali.
     
    x64, Jun 16, 2008
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  25. benx009

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    Yah, I've been searching all over the web for something like that myself....

    I mean, why not?
     
    benx009, Jun 16, 2008
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  26. blackmamba

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    I know I'm not the only one excited.
     
    blackmamba, Jun 16, 2008
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  27. Schmi Daniel the Man

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    One minute and counting
     
    Schmi Daniel the Man, Jun 16, 2008
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  28. benx009

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    Ah well, I guess I saw that coming. At least Mozilla has plans for Firefox 3.1, and I already know that there a few things about it that'll be different from ff3.... though not all of which I'm very fond of, I'm afraid to say...
     
    benx009, Jun 17, 2008
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  29. Schmi Daniel the Man

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    Correction 1 hour and counting - can't wait! :)
     
    Schmi Daniel the Man, Jun 17, 2008
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  30. benx009

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    Don't you mean 3 hours and counting?? It's coming out 12:00AM PST, is it not?
     
    benx009, Jun 17, 2008
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  31. x64

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    umm, 3 hours. PST time guys.
     
    x64, Jun 17, 2008
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  32. THAANSA3

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    It's 12:02a EST and it still says Firefox 2 on the website. :(
     
    THAANSA3, Jun 17, 2008
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  33. Gintoki

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    It might be easy to develop a simple Javascript to check Mozilla servers to see what the latest version of Firefox is and report back if it's available or not, that would be kind of like what you guys are looking for but not really complete and it might kill Mozilla servers with so many requests.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 17, 2008
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  34. Wirelessman

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    Man, I want to go to bed, ask them to post it :(
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 17, 2008
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  35. x64

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    IT WILL BE RELEASED 12 AM PST. 3 HOURS FROM NOW.
     
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    x64, Jun 17, 2008
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  36. Wirelessman

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    Hahahah, the spam will come from real users, nice!
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 17, 2008
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  37. Wirelessman

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    Ok, so wake me up in 3 hours.
     
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  38. THAANSA3

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    I got it. Thanks.
     
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  39. KarenA

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    When Mozilla said 17 June 2008, they should be really clear about which time they'll use. :D Then it means it'll be 3 PM here when they'll release FF3. I'll be using the updater and just download the exe. :D
     
    KarenA, Jun 17, 2008
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  40. BlackLight

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    OMG 12:15am i stayed up soo late and i have to go to work later im soo gonna sleep in the office, guess i will have to do that when i get up LATERZ,,,,,,,,,,
     
    BlackLight, Jun 17, 2008
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    Damn, and here I was hoping beyond hope that it will be released midnight EST.
     
    ThunderCat69, Jun 17, 2008
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  42. benx009

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    Nah, ain't gonna happen, you gotta wait like the rest of us :D
     
    benx009, Jun 17, 2008
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  43. Arki

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    According to wiki...

    10am? That's several hours away...
     
    Arki, Jun 17, 2008
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    Sweet, i'm waking up around 7am. :D
     
    Gintoki, Jun 17, 2008
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    Gintoki, Jun 17, 2008
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    Bah, this means almost another whole day for us Europeans :(.
     
    Baby Boy, Jun 17, 2008
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    Then I am going to sleep - FF3 will have to wait until tomorrow.
     
    Schmi Daniel the Man, Jun 17, 2008
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  48. Schmi Daniel the Man

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    EST!, mozilla, EST! Come on... :(
     
    Schmi Daniel the Man, Jun 17, 2008
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    Crap, about 12 more hours for me then...
     
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    not coming out until 1pm EST :(

    oh well, I'm gonna sleep until then anyways :p
     
    chipmoney, Jun 17, 2008
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