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No longer a fledgling upstart, Firefox is the gold standard of alternatives to the still-dominant Internet Explorer. Firefox 3.6 is full-featured, lightning fast, and secure. Its killer selection of add-ons remains strong, with built-in support for the next generation of themes, called Personas, plus the latest update makes version 3.6 about 20 percent faster than version 3.5. However, competition is strong and it can no longer be said that Firefox is the fastest browser available.
Several notable improvements in the latest revamp keep Firefox abreast of current browsing tech. In addition to the aforementioned improvements made to the TraceMonkey JavaScript engine so that it renders Web applications faster, there have also been other significant under-the-hood changes. These include: blocking third-party software from encroaching on Firefox's file system turf to increase stability; support for the Web Open Font Format, which means many non-English browser users should have a faster time loading Web pages with downloadable fonts; and support for the File interface, which can help with tasks such as uploading multiple photos and is part of the draft HTML5-standard effort. HTML5 support debuted in Firefox 3.5. Another deeper change to the browser is that it is now running scripts asynchronously, which can help to load a Web page faster by putting off some work until the high-priority chores are complete. Firefox 3.6 also isolates out-of-date plug-ins so they do not become a security risk.
Unlike Firefox 3.5, which was more about keeping the browser current rather than blazing new trails, Firefox 3.6 is once again on the warpath. Upgrading is highly recommended.
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Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most out of your time online.
What's new in this version: Version 3.6.10 has fixed a single stability issue affecting a limited number of users.
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"Terrible Browser, was number 1 now moved to Chrome"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
This used to be a great browser but recently (last 18-24 months) not so. I used to be the biggest fan. Now it is now difference to a Mircosoft brower, buggy and frequent crashes.
Cons
Frequency of crashes far too high even without add ons. Lot and lots of workarounds and instructions on how to avoid crashes, not great for the average user. It even crashes on sites such as facebook.
Summary
Dont use this, chrome is much better and more stable.
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"Crashes daily"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
Nice browser with good features
Cons
plugin-container crashes daily rendering the browser unusable using all the computer's resources, freezing it and crashing altogether.
Summary
If one can't browse why would one use such browser. This has been happening for a long time and YET, Firefox has not been improved. What a waste!
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"old favourite"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
good browser finds stuff in ways and places you would not expect almost always guaranteed to find what you looking for
Cons
toooo many crashes
Summary
good browser could be a great browser as it used to be
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"love it it is my default browser"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
easy to use,secure,fast
Cons
none so far
Summary
it is highly rated in my PC club & I find the praise to be true
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"user friendly and opens multiple tabs."
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
the web browser is faster and keep you with latest headlines
Cons
I have none yet
Summary
I like the product, it is very easy to use.
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"Continues to do what I need."
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
Familiarity. Works on websites. Easy to use. Lots of "plugins."
Cons
Does not render exchange mail as I would like.
Summary
My choice for now.
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"easy to use, like the graphics"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
a lot of apps, personas,add on's. i love being able to customize without being a programmer. very easy to use. a breath of fresh air after using IE for so long.
Cons
can get a little slow and having a problem with closing the browser with open windows and logging back in.
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"Heavenly Firefox"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
Fast, multi-tasking, absolutely fabulous browser. Thank goodness I don't have to use IE so much.
Cons
Doesn't work very well with Messenger (in my case). No further cons.
Summary
Really appreciate A-1 browser Firefox.
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"BEST MOZILLA EVER WORKS WELL AND IS A JOY"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
EVERYTHING
Cons
NOTHING SO FAR
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"Full featured web browser"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Pros
Very customable, lots of addons, extensions & themes. Not Microsoft. Free. Reliable. Can open many tabs.
Cons
A little slow to load.
Summary
very good browser, prelaoded as standard browser with linux. Everyone can customize it to its liking.
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