Comments on: Reversal: Next IE divorced from new Windows

update Version 7.0 of the browser will launch ahead of the next update to Windows, as Microsoft shifts plans.
Is Microsoft reacting to Firefox's popularity?

[casecorgis]

Mis-information about Firefox...

There are a couple comments Molly wrote about that stike me as odd.
While I do agree that some sites don't render properly with Firefox, these are so few and far between (I MAY hit 1 or 2 such sites per month), it doesn't warrant me switching to IE. When I do come across a site that needs to be viewed in IE, it's just a right mouse-click away.

As far as checking for updates within the browser, have you noticed the little circle of dots in the upper right corner below the red X close button? Click it, and it takes you right to Firefox Central, where, if there is a new update available, you can update it there.

Why does it take so long to load? I can't answer that. Mine doesn't. Click it and BAM, I'm there. You might want to make sure you have the updateing version as well as see what programs you have running in the background. I'm not going to assume that just because you work for CNET, you are anymore computer savy then your average homeowner. A large number of computer owners have a ton of programs start up upon boot. Each fighting for resources.

Last, but not least "Why, why must it crash every single time I open a PDF? I mean, every single time." I must say, I have never, let me repeat for the sake of impact, NEVER had a PDF document fail to open in Firefox. First time, every time. This holds true on all of my pc's (1 laptop and 3 desktops). If you're having problems, I would look at the Acrobat Reader version, Firefox version or update to the plug-in.

I'm currently running XP (Home on Laptop and Pro on Desktop) with Firefox V1.0, Acrobat 6.0.3

Firefox is the best browser around, for me, as I'm sure it is for millions of others around. Before you start carving it's headstone "RIP", make sure you've got all your ducks in a row.

Brett S.

[Thunder Johny]

fighting for resources

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[RobNotBob]

Firefox needs help

Firefox is a very good browser, but it needs to be able to adapt more quickly to the changing environment of the internet.A quick response help desk for problems with Firefox would be a nice advantage for this upstart browser.

[aabcdefghij987654321]

MS anti spyare confirms firefox is safe!

Every night ms anti spyware says theres 0 threats... you know why? Becuase I use firefox.

[Xiata]

Whoa whoa whoa, Let's not go overboard

Firefox is not the reason that you are 100% spyware free. It, I can only guess, is part of many different things you do to prevent infection from spyware. Sure Internet Explorer is a vector for infection, but sure enough, Firefox will feel the effects of Malware creators. We can only hope the Mozilla Devs keep fixing the problems as quickly as they have been. Otherwise we'd run into another MS's window() vulnerabilty issue.

Firefox is part of the cure but is NOT the cure. Let us not confuse this.

Besides, Firefox can't stop Sony from installing rootkits. [/shameless plug]

[Al Johnsons]

0 threats

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[Ubber geek]

I use firefox

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[George Cole]

0 threats

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