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    Firefox 3.5.4 available!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by McGrady, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. McGrady

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    Change Log:
    Firefox 3.5.4 fixes the following issues:

    * Several security issues.
    * Fixed several stability issues.
    * Added the ability to re-submit crash reports (bug 378528)
    * After using Clear Recent History some SSL sites would not load all images and styles without pressing reload (see bug 480619)


    You can go to help>check for updates to install it or go to www.firefox.com and install.

    Enjoy.
     
    McGrady, Oct 28, 2009
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  2. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    Do you have the changelog for the Firefox 3.5.4?
    I used to be fan of FF but now I am on Google Chrome because I found FF is slower than GC.
     
    DarkSilver, Oct 28, 2009
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  4. coolguy

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    Windows 7 is not listed anywhere in the System requirements.
     
    coolguy, Oct 28, 2009
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    Why would it be a requirement? I'm sure most computers worldwide are not running W7 so I don't think Firefox would want to lose market share in the browser wars by making W7 a requirement.
     
    yuyi64, Oct 28, 2009
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  6. Slaughterhouse

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    Well that was weird. I tried updating but got an error message saying update cannot be installed. Had to redownload Firefox to make it work again.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Oct 28, 2009
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    This is news? Firefox 3.6 is supposed to come out any day. Actually, it was scheduled for today, 10/28.
     
    CrunchDude, Oct 28, 2009
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  8. coolguy

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    Why not list Windows 7 when Vista and XP are listed?
     
    coolguy, Oct 29, 2009
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  9. coriolis

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    Hope it solves the memory leak time bomb I keep getting....!
     
    coriolis, Oct 29, 2009
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  10. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I think I'm going to stick with Chrome and IE8 until Firefox 4 is at the helm.

    There are so many things Mozilla needs to do.
     
    Matt is Pro, Oct 29, 2009
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    I am on Google Chrome as well. Last time, used FF.
    However, FF have the lowest resources usage compared to IE and GC.
    Yet, GC launch very fast and the UI and layout is very clean.
    IE, I just don't like it. Too complicated. I found GC is faster than IE and FF, especially the 1st launch after boot-up.
     
    DarkSilver, Oct 29, 2009
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  12. Kocane

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    Firefox + addons > any browser
     
    Kocane, Oct 29, 2009
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  13. Jayayess1190

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    For you. ;)
     
    Jayayess1190, Oct 29, 2009
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  14. KonstantinDK

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    In features, but not in stability and speed and some other stuff.

    I'm 100% firefox, though.
     
    KonstantinDK, Oct 29, 2009
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  15. Greg

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    Does the latest version finally fix the broken pop-up blocker?

    Probably not.

    Still running just NBR in a few tabs, and running up to 300MB compliments of memory leaks. The only reason I'm hanging on by a thread with FF3 is that I like the way the layout is and the way it works (when it works).
     
    Greg, Oct 29, 2009
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    What OS are running this on?
     
    kobe, Oct 29, 2009
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    What does Mozilla need to do that is already done in Chrome and IE8? I don't know much about browsers.
     
    oxybate, Oct 29, 2009
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  18. Matt is Pro

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    Memory leaks, slow initial start, and IMO it needs a GUI re-design (which have already been shown, and I am grateful for!).
     
    Matt is Pro, Oct 30, 2009
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  19. Slaughterhouse

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    Where is this supposed 3.6 update?
     
    Slaughterhouse, Oct 30, 2009
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    November or December.
     
    Jayayess1190, Oct 30, 2009
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    What's better about Chrome and IE8 vs. the current Firefox??
     
    CrunchDude, Oct 30, 2009
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  22. KonstantinDK

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    Depends on personal preferences. Chrome faster, more stable etc. Firefox custimizable +features. You haven't tried Firefox, untill you installed at least 10 addons. :D

    Oh, I also hate how chrome handles bookmarks. I got ton of them.
     
    KonstantinDK, Oct 30, 2009
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