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    Why is the 64-Bit version of Firefox called Minefield?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by onlycopunk, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. onlycopunk

    onlycopunk Notebook Consultant

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    As the title states. I know they both fall under the Mozilla umbrella, but why change the name?
     
    onlycopunk, Mar 26, 2008
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    uh 64 bit ff is not called minefield...
    no such this as a 64 bit browser
    minefield is just beta
     
    McGrady, Mar 26, 2008
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    I think Minefield is the name of the FF3.0 betas.
     
    PocketAces21, Mar 26, 2008
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    Using them is like walking through a minefield.
     
    Jakpro, Mar 26, 2008
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    exacto

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 27, 2008
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    that's the codename for the betas, because there are still a lot of bugs they are trying to take out. when the final version comes out it will be called "gran paradiso".

    another reason is that the 64-bit versions are unofficial releases so they can't be called firefox. only official releases can be called firefox.
     
    jimc, Mar 27, 2008
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