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Publisher's Description
From Mozilla:
Help refine and polish the newest features almost ready for prime time.
With Firefox Beta, you get to test the latest performance, customization and security enhancements before they make it to our next version. Have an impact by helping to put the finishing touches on features and functionality.
What's new in this version:
- WebRTC is now enabled by default!
- Mac OS X: Download progress in Dock application icon
- HTML5 audio/video playback rate can now be changed
- Social services management implemented in Add-ons Manager
- asm.js optimizations (OdinMonkey) enabled for major performance improvements
- Improved WebGL rendering performance through asynchronous canvas updates
- Plain text files displayed within Firefox will now word-wrap
- For user ... See all new features
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"Just Fine..."
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 22.0b1
Pros
A bit smoother than before... I had no major prolems
Cons
I found no particular problems, except one hang which might not have been due to Firefox.
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"GREAT Product NO bugs here yet"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 14.0b6
Pros
Speed, ease of use No download issue here.
Cons
None to report
Summary
1 to 10 I give it a 8
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"NOT for Mac OS X 10.5 PPC"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 11.0b8
Pros
None, can not be use on a Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Cons
Can not install this version of Firefox on my Mac OS X 10.5 PPC.
Summary
Mozilla should have an universal Firefox for both PPC and Intel architecture as mention in they specs.?
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.5/10.7/10.5 PPC/Intel/10.6 Intel -
"SOUNDS wonderful! I (sadly) can only imagine!"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 10.0b6
Pros
Great for those with systems that can use it. Love my Firefox 3.6.26 but it is now a dinosaur.
Cons
No Mac PPC support.
Summary
Feeling very thankful for TenFourFox because me & my Mac are bff's! :)
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"the link downloads FF version 10b6 and not version 11b1"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 11.0b1
Pros
if this was the correct version to download it would be easier to write a pro here
Cons
no cons wrong version which is downloadable at present
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"No support"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 10.0b5
Pros
none none none
Cons
No support for PPC! I know many have already made this point, but I wanted to add my name to the many disappointment
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"Not for Mac OS X 10.5 PPC architecture."
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 8.0b4
Pros
None, using Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Cons
Unable to install this version of Firefox beta 7.0b4 on my Mac OS X 10.5 PPC.
Summary
Mozilla should have an universal Firefox for both PPC and Intel architecture as mention in they specs.
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.5/10.7/10.5 PPC/Intel/10.6 Intel -
"Fastest version I have seen. GREAT"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 8.0b2
Pros
Speed,Speed and more
Cons
None yet, and I don't see any.
Summary
Well worth a try. Great on my Imac Dual.
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"Crash. No Sync"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 7.0b6
Pros
None Buggie
Cons
No sync, crashes at times
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"Fault claim not PPC installable"
Version: Mozilla Firefox beta 7.0b4
Pros
Sorry none, I am also one of those who still use an excellent Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Cons
Can not install Mozilla Firefox beta 7.0b4 on Mac PPC.
Summary
Either correct the spec for Mozilla Firefox beta 7.0b4 or hopefully in the future Mozilla can develop an universal Firefox for both PPC and Intel architecture.
