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No longer a fledgling upstart, Firefox is the gold standard of alternatives to the still-dominant Internet Explorer. This browser is full-featured, secure, and lightning fast--although competition is strong and it can no longer be said that Firefox is the fastest browser available. Its killer selection of add-ons remains strong, however, with built-in support for the next generation of themes, called Personas.
Several notable improvements in recent updates keep Firefox abreast of current browsing tech. In addition to 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 Firefox also isolates out-of-date plug-ins so they do not become a security risk.
The latest update to Firefox 3.6.6 fixes security holes and solves some problems with plug-ins crashing (for example, most notably, a Flash or Silverlight crash now won't take Firefox down with it). Upgrading is highly recommended.
Mozilla Firefox - Surf the web and customize your browser - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Mozilla:
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:
- Fixed several security issues.
- Fixed several stability issues.
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All versions:
3.5 starsout of 510 votes
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Current version:
3.0 starsout of 17 votes
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"Continually Crashes"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
None at this time.
Cons
Have problems with it not finding pages & crashing.
Summary
Not happy with this version at all. Hopefully they will fix this problem, otherwise I will continue using Safari.
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"prevented from going to another page"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
fast. have always liked firefox
Cons
Have to enter my ID & password each time i log on. Does not save my ID but does remember password.
Summary
Frustrated at present, after having enjoyed on my old Mac. Has not worked out too well on my new MacBook Pro.
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"Firefox - One place that does it all."
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
It's fast and has an all in one feel about it, and easy to use. I like that I can set it up, use add-ons, that enable me to change the view when ever I want.
.Cons
I don't lile that it will interupt me and take me to another page sometimes. That is annoying. I "hate comercials".That is one of many reasons why I hate Windows, and switched to a MAC.
Summary
Firefox makes it easy to do whatever you want.
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"Hopeless compared witth Safari"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
I liked the menu system.
Cons
Causes freezes all the time. Hopeless-
Summary
I have given up on Firefox, I use Mac 10-6.Firefox causes all kinds of problems. Particularly that the whole system freezes and only very slowly over 2-3 minutes releases to system again.
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"Eh? or "Padding CNET's Goofy 10-character Minimum""
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
At this point, nothing.
Cons
No longer has the ability to configure privacy preferences.
Summary
I recently had to replace my hard drive and downloaded 3.6.13. When I attempted to configure privacy preferences, there was no longer anything to configure. Back to Camino for me.
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"Installs easily and works well."
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
Easy to use and user friendly.
Cons
I have found none yet.
Summary
I would recommend this browser to anyone,
Very good well rounded browser which is user friendly.
Updated on Jan 17, 2011
Updated on Jan 17, 2011Very good well rounded browser and easy to use. -
"tabs do not load"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
I did not get a chance to check out the rest
Cons
Most of my tabs do not start up, they just keep on loading without completing
Summary
It is no point fixing up all the security bugs if I cannot use the browser !!
It is no point fixing up all the security bugs if I cannot use the browser !! I have reverted back to 3.6.12
I have reverted back to 3.6.12
Updated on Dec 23, 2010 -
"Extensions lost, errors when attempting to download new"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
No "Pros" at all, this download was terrible and caused me concern for two days!
Cons
Did extensive research, finally one forum suggested to download 3.6.12 and it worked and allowed downloading extensions, but some of the original ones seemed unavailable. Every time there is an update there is a problem, but this "takes the cake".
Summary
AGAIN TERRIBLE - Lost all my Extensions & 3.6.13 and errors occurred when attempting to download new extensions. I give it a "0 out of 5 stars".
Well it seems like others have not much of a problem with extensions, I did and had to search the web for the fix. Down grade to the last version 3.6.12!!!!!!!!
Updated on Dec 20, 2010 -
"Good ! ! ! ! !"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
Everything, Satisfied no matter what.
Cons
Only use certain features, Visually impaired don't waste time playing games with the browser ! ! ! ! ! A very generic user.
Summary
No Comment
No Comment ! ! !
Updated on Dec 19, 2010 -
"whats not to like?"
Version: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Pros
stable, integrates plugins well, tracks things well, highly configurable..
Cons
none yet, no problems noted
Summary
operates well in any venue I go to, handles java/html etc. without a flaw
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