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Comments on: Mozilla releases Firefox 3.5 beta

The open-source browser takes another step toward a final release of version 3.5 with what's expected to be the final beta.

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by goodspeed8701 April 27, 2009 10:58 PM PDT

YEH!!! ANOTHER BUG GALORE. DONT WORRY TILL ITS FIRE FOX 8 I WILL STILL STICK TO IE AND OPERA.

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by MrBoomshadow April 28, 2009 5:21 AM PDT: ....and the CAPS LOCK key, evidently. What bugs did you experience in Firefox? I use it every day, all day, with no trouble, even with 30 add-ons and 12 tabs open constantly.; Like this


by sksunil April 28, 2009 5:48 AM PDT: You might not be a web developer :) U havent enjoyed the firefox plugins. thats y you said like that; Like this


by TotallyMadeUpName April 28, 2009 6:32 AM PDT: Goodspeed8701, you think that because IE has a higher version number, it is better?? What a dope.; Like this


by pithenumber April 28, 2009 1:04 PM PDT: IE and Opera permanently enabled your CAPS LOCK key
good for you; Like this


by beat_elite April 28, 2009 1:36 PM PDT: i lol'd @ pithenumber's comment. personally though i can't wait till firefox 3.5 is out of beta and all the minor bugs are fixed so i can download it.; Like this


by jake3373 April 28, 2009 2:27 PM PDT: I own a few websites, and IE is always the only browser that I have problems with. Everything always works perfectly in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Also, I couldn't live without add-ons - I wouldn't have a website without them.; Like this


by menon.nrk April 28, 2009 4:02 PM PDT: Today as I opened Firefox online I was asked to download 3.5 which I clicked. Installed in a minute, Firefox 3.5 is ok with me, even though, unlike IE, one cannot read all Malayalam news in it. In IE you can. Kerala has 32 million people and until Firefox enables Malayalam font, you cannot expect IE to be replaced.; Like this


by Mrsone April 28, 2009 7:58 PM PDT: @ MrBoomshadow:

I have 73 addons and about 7 tabs open constantly, and even when I am running Firefox and WoW simultaneously I have no problems with it.; Like this

by Angmarr April 27, 2009 11:28 PM PDT

/|\ Damn a Fox Troll get to it first,

anyhow, I'm definitely waiting for so called Private Browsing! And addons get compatible super fast so its not a big deal!

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by tm_anon April 28, 2009 12:00 AM PDT: Funny, with a name like goodspeed, I'd expect him to use something that actually has good speed.; Like this


by Angmarr April 28, 2009 12:06 AM PDT: @ tm_anon

= ); Like this


by jolophi22 April 28, 2009 1:35 AM PDT: Yes, finally it's here. I've been itching to test out this 3.5 release by Mozilla. I really hope it's even better than the previous beta releases. Remember "A great speed is essential, for a great browsing experience".; Like this Reply to this comment


by Danang7777 April 28, 2009 2:22 AM PDT: Good!; Like this Reply to this comment

by DarkHawke April 28, 2009 2:37 AM PDT

Sounds like Firefox will get faster performance before Chrome will get extension support. Assuming the speed will be roughly equal (YMMV), Chrome's remaining virtue will be having a separate process for each tab--which is a good thing, no doubt, but ain't enough to get me to switch on its own. Google now MUST step up to the plate and implement a first-class extension system or be relegated to Opera-level obscurity.

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by seven7dust April 28, 2009 2:40 AM PDT: but still opera is safe thats all there is to it !
not to mention 90% of Browser innovation comes from the little company !; Like this


by Efrow April 28, 2009 8:57 AM PDT: Opera rocks! My #1 browser, with Firefox 2nd and IE as a last resort.; Like this


by Angmarr April 29, 2009 8:20 AM PDT: ya really want to see what Google is planning to do!
Firefox all the way!; Like this


by vashyoung April 28, 2009 4:44 AM PDT: my primary browser is firefox 3.1beta3 then i have safari and chrome also for testing purposes.

i have tested firefox 3.5beta4 using iMac / mac os x ver10.4.11 / 2.1 GHz PPC G5 / 512 MB so far
speed been double than the previous release...

and its twice faster than Safari Version 3.2.1 (4525.27.1)

i hope the competition gets better so that i wont worry about the load time of most heavily scripted site... im happy with the innovation... for firefox; Like this Reply to this comment


by exactlyy April 28, 2009 6:30 AM PDT: the great Firefox is now much better,much faster ..really double speed from previous version .; Like this Reply to this comment


by sparrowhyperion April 28, 2009 6:42 AM PDT: I love how they call IE8 a major release. Yup it's major alright... A major pile of bugs. I can't get it to open for more than three minutes before it starts popping up error windows that it has stopped working and has to close, even though it IS still running.. I love Firefox, I have been running it for about 2 years without any major problems. Although I hope they do something about it's issues with Ebay because I used to use IE7 JUST for that site, but now IE8 has more issues with it than Firefox so I'm back to Firefox even though I get slowdowns on Ebay with it.; Like this Reply to this comment

by rtuinenburg April 28, 2009 7:51 AM PDT

I can't believe how Microsoft just sat on their ass for so many years, then Firefox comes along, and starts gaining market share and blowing them away with so many cool features. Microsoft then decided oh, we better do another release to play catchup. Even big companies with all the resources available to them, get lazy. Lazy is what will get you in trouble every time. They are the playing catchup and doing a bad job of it. Some webpages do no even load in IE 8, I heard NYTimes.com does not work in IE 8 when the browser was released. I also think its crazy how they have ActiveX compatibility mode. Do they actually expect people to switch into that mode when they come across a webpage that uses activex? Just drop it already. ActiveX is dangerous to use anyways. It has been shot to pieces by hackers. If consumers really want to use activeX, let them use IE 7. I really hope all these browsers keep synced on all standards, I really would hate to see a repeat of early 2000's where netscape and IE started to split apart, where the developer had to make all kinds of adjustments to stay compatible with both browsers. Imagine writing code that tries to be compatible with 4 or 5 browsers.

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by Silr J May 9, 2009 3:01 AM PDT: "Imagine writing code that tries to be compatible with 4 or 5 browsers."
I currently do.
Firefox, Chrome, Opera, IE6, IE 7.
Granted Firefox, Chrome and Opera are easy to write common code for, there have been a minor number of differences. We haven't even begun looking at IE8.; Like this

by goodspeed8701 April 28, 2009 8:30 AM PDT

I USED IT AND STILL DONT LIKE IT. DO YOU GUYS THINK SURFING THE WEB IS ABOUT SPEED? LOL I CANT EVEN MAKE ANY USE OF THE SPEED. I HAVE A 2GHZ CPU AND 3GIG OF RAM RUNNING WINDOWS 7 BUILD 7057 AND ALL I CAN SAY IS SPEED. IE 8 IS NOT FAST ENOUGH BUT ITS NOT SLOW TOO. COMPARE THE POWER AND USABILITY NOT SPEED. SPEED IS USELESS COS I KNOW YOU CANT USE A F1 CAR IN THE ROAD AS OTHER CARS.

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by drno7 April 28, 2009 9:59 AM PDT: hey dude..kill the caps..its like your yelling..i have used ie8 and so far its better than ie7..but i prefer FF 3, still faster than IE; Like this


by Angmarr April 28, 2009 11:55 AM PDT: @ goodspeed8701

What are these power and usability that you keep talking about that IE8 is supposed to have AND that Firefox seems to lack???

considering that you do agree that Firefox is faster - although Chrome is the fastest BUT speed is not the reason that Makes Firefox the best Browser!; Like this


by ddesy April 28, 2009 12:19 PM PDT: Let's see... all caps all the time and claims of Firefox being inferior to IE? You know that actually makes Firefox look better, right?; Like this


by pithenumber April 28, 2009 1:05 PM PDT: IE definitely broke your capslock key; Like this


by Hellcat April 28, 2009 2:15 PM PDT: Dude you should call yourself slowpoke because the speed of a browser does make a difference. Would you rather have a 4 cylinder or a 6? Would you bet on a horse that always comes in last place or that usually comes in first? Most people want a computer that will do tasks the fastest and a browser that will render pages fast. Now I'm not saying IE8 is a bad browser, it does have some good ideas behind it but most of those ideas you can get by using add-ons for Firefox.

Now the thing I'm surprised about is that Mozilla hasn't taken some of the useful add-ons like Tabs Mix Plus and All-in-one sidebar and had them put in Firefox itself. To many addons does slow down the browser a little bit but if they put some key featrues from TMP and AIOS it will speed up the browser a bit. I would say also add ABP and no script but I don't think they would do that since they get rid of adds.

I hear Chrome will allow ABP and no script addons on their browser, but I think they said its ok only if it doesn't block Google adds...thats just a guess.; Like this


by jake3373 April 28, 2009 2:33 PM PDT: Nobody will listen to you if you write in all caps.

Also, what do you do in IE? Firefox has way more "power and usability" than IE. It also installs faster, is safer, doesn't have as many bugs, and my favorite - Add-Ons!

Try going to oleytroop569.org in Firefox and then try it in IE - the IE version of that website sucks, but it looks great in Firefox!; Like this

by dbloyd April 28, 2009 10:14 AM PDT

WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT IE8 THAT FIREFOX DOESN'T GIVE YOU?

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by Angmarr April 28, 2009 11:55 AM PDT: lol; Like this


by mach_mover April 28, 2009 5:31 PM PDT: Hi folks. Just love the comments. I use IE8 and have since the final release. I've always been a great fan of Firefox. IE8 starts several seconds faster on my machine. (cold start too) I'm not worried about using the "compatibility mode" because it does work great. Also, IE8's InPrivate Browsing is awesome. Firefox is just now coming out with that.

I know many people like the add-ons for Firefox, and I've used them as well. So, if that's what you like, hell yea, use Firefox. Although IE8 does have many new features that have so far blown Firefox clear out of the water.

I don't know how some other people claim Firefox starts faster. Maybe Firefox 3 vs. IE7. Anyhow, I'm not bashing Firefox or IE. I've rarely had any trouble with either. Upgrading to 4 gigs of RAM helped I'm sure.; Like this


by Angmarr April 29, 2009 8:36 AM PDT: @ mach_mover

ya its definitely the addons, but the other reason that i use Firefox is that
1. No active x (not much to say here)
2. easier JavaScript control (preventing websites from changing the browser window, context menu, etc)
3. Super customizable (Add/Remove/Move navigation buttons and stuff)

but ya cant live without my (Quick Drag, Answers, Link alert, tab mix, Google preview, Mediaplayerconnectivity, Themes & like 10+ more addons); Like this

by rzpogi April 28, 2009 10:28 AM PDT

I have been using Firefox since I got this PC in 2006. Works very well but its startup is slow if you have too many addons.

But for emergency browsing purposes, eg e-mail that I am expecting and using facebook and internet forums, Opera is my choice.

IE has only one purpose for me: getting microsoft updates.

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by jake3373 April 28, 2009 2:34 PM PDT: FYI: If you download the "IE Tab" add-on, you can get microsoft update in firefox. Then there is no need to see IE's ugly face.; Like this


by politimmy April 28, 2009 11:03 AM PDT: I thought FF won this argument long ago. Note to Windows users: Not all of MS software is worth the hassle or insecurity that it brings. IE is at the top of that not so great software list. The less you can get by using it the better off you are.; Like this Reply to this comment

by Shutterstuff April 28, 2009 11:30 AM PDT

The pop-up blocker in FF sucks! It gets worse with each release.

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by beat_elite April 28, 2009 1:44 PM PDT: really? what sites are you visiting because firefox blocks all the pop ups on my sites and ads w/ adblock +. the only reason i can see you get major pop ups is if u browse Pr0n all day long.; Like this


by politimmy April 28, 2009 3:16 PM PDT: Is it turned on? I have not seen a pop up in I don't know how long.; Like this


by Silr J May 9, 2009 3:05 AM PDT: agree with poitimmy.. i just realised how long it's been since I've seen a popup. Wait, do they even exist any more?; Like this


by pithenumber April 28, 2009 1:06 PM PDT: yay!
**waits for the RC**; Like this Reply to this comment

by ofmyony April 28, 2009 1:29 PM PDT

In this new Firefox beta I have noticed that the pointers spinning circle is gone. I noticed pages loading but no spinning circle. Is this new? I hope so, the spinning circle is annoying.

I agree that the increased speed is great. I have yet to wait before scrolling down a web page. I hope the results I have experienced so far will not change much over time, I like this new beta so far.

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