Firefox 2.0 is out today!!!!

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  • brainofPJ
    brainofPJ Posts: 2,361
    Lost_Clay wrote:
    i like how when you click on a link it opens a new tab instead of a new window


    so awesome. i also like how i haven't had any 'internal errors' like i would get everyday with msn and/or explorer


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    hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
  • Jammin909
    Jammin909 Posts: 888
    How much memory does it take up? To test, hit "ctrl+alt+delete" and it will say firefox and then there will be a number.

    If it's too much more I dont need it.

    Usually new versions take up more memory and arent that much better. The old iTunes used 30-40 megs of RAM, the new one 80. Fuck that...
    The less you know, the more you believe.
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    The big question is, does it work with Vista? I've been using Vista RC1 at work for a little while now and Firefox is NOT compatible. Which was very disappointing. I don't like using IE, even 7. I'll have to check this out. I'm using Vista Business now and since it's officially out wouldn't Firefox have to be compatible in some version?!?!?
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

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  • aNiMaL
    aNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    Lizardjam wrote:
    The big question is, does it work with Vista? I've been using Vista RC1 at work for a little while now and Firefox is NOT compatible. Which was very disappointing. I don't like using IE, even 7. I'll have to check this out. I'm using Vista Business now and since it's officially out wouldn't Firefox have to be compatible in some version?!?!?
    Yeah, i too ave been using Vista at work on a testing machine, and you're right; there is no Firefox for Vista yet. Vista for home use won;t be out 'til January some time. I am sure Firefox is working on it.
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    aNiMaL wrote:
    Yeah, i too ave been using Vista at work on a testing machine, and you're right; there is no Firefox for Vista yet. Vista for home use won;t be out 'til January some time. I am sure Firefox is working on it.
    Yeah well, I'd love it for work too! It's been my primary operating system for a few weeks now and I love it! I'd love it more if I could use firefox ;) . But I'll wait to put Vista on my home PC until firefox is out for it.
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    its been tough to let go but I made the switch. fuck IE. i wanted to give IE7 a chance and even that sucks....2 examples..


    cbssportsline.com, where I play fantasy football, simply will not work in IE. WTF?


    spell check. come on MS. this is a no-brainer.
  • aNiMaL
    aNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    jlew24asu wrote:
    its been tough to let go but I made the switch. fuck IE. i wanted to give IE7 a chance and even that sucks....2 examples..


    cbssportsline.com, where I play fantasy football, simply will not work in IE. WTF?


    spell check. come on MS. this is a no-brainer.
    Ada boy!!!

    Spell check in the browser really is a no-brainer now that we have it with Firefox.
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    aNiMaL wrote:
    Ada boy!!!

    Spell check in the browser really is a no-brainer now that we have it with Firefox.
    I've got the little yellow reminder in the task bar telling me I have updates are ready for my computer (IE7). Screw that. I'll wait the six months and 100's of updates for it before I install. And besides I am using the greatest browser ever. FF 2.0 is the best. I've had no problems, it's fast and the spell checking is the best thing ever. Especially for this place.:D
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    cutback wrote:
    I've got the little yellow reminder in the task bar telling me I have updates are ready for my computer (IE7). Screw that. I'll wait the six months and 100's of updates for it before I install. And besides I am using the greatest browser ever. FF 2.0 is the best. I've had no problems, it's fast and the spell checking is the best thing ever. Especially for this place.:D

    IE7 isn't bad if you're forced to use it(as I am). I can't wait for the next updated Firefox though. Why don't you turn off the auto update notice? Or do you like it? ;)
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
  • jamestr1
    jamestr1 Posts: 185
    I switched over from Firefox 1 to Firefox 2 last night. It's working fine. Just wish I had it here at work.
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  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    I switched over a few nights ago, but now I'm getting errors and it's closing on me, and no matter what I have it set to, the new windows come up as tabs. I swear I have it set to new window and not new tab! I'm getting a little annoyed. :)
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    Lizardjam wrote:
    IE7 isn't bad if you're forced to use it(as I am). I can't wait for the next updated Firefox though. Why don't you turn off the auto update notice? Or do you like it? ;)
    I keep it on for security updates.
    Lizardjam wrote:
    I switched over a few nights ago, but now I'm getting errors and it's closing on me, and no matter what I have it set to, the new windows come up as tabs. I swear I have it set to new window and not new tab! I'm getting a little annoyed. :)
    Try this. Open a new tab (or window) and in the address bar type about:config. From there you can see all the settings and perhaps you can find what's wrong. I've had FF 2.0 installed since it came out and have had no probs on 3 computers.

    Knock on wood.;)
  • aNiMaL
    aNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    Lizardjam wrote:
    I switched over a few nights ago, but now I'm getting errors and it's closing on me, and no matter what I have it set to, the new windows come up as tabs. I swear I have it set to new window and not new tab! I'm getting a little annoyed. :)
    For a couple days last week my Firefox 2.0 also kept erroring out on me and wanted to restart. No matter if i restored my previous session or started a new one...it kept happening. Though the problem has stopped now. And this was only on my laptop.
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    Hmmm, it is a laptop so I've restarted a few times. I'm at work now, but I'll try cutback's suggestion when I get home. I was annoyed, but not enough to change it. I still love Firefox.
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
  • wedge
    wedge Posts: 81
    Note that you can no longer deny third party cookies in Firefox 2 unlike previous versions. This is a serious security/privacy downgrade IMHO.
    You can do it manually: about:config
    Third party cookies track you across the internet via ad banners etc. Even if you block the direct cookies from the site you are on. 2.0 either blocks all or lets them through. Blocking third party cookies is always a good idea. Direct cookies are generally needed for site like the TenClub store.
    In Safari you can select to opt out of third party cookies in the "Security Tab."

    It is still rated better than IE and should run fine with the final release of vista. If you are running a development version of vista or pre-release you are running a lot of debug code too.

    Another Vista note: Invest in 64 bit architecture. 32 bit is becoming obsolete and MS's ability to protect and secure it will degrade.
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    wedge wrote:
    Note that you can no longer deny third party cookies in Firefox 2 unlike previous versions. This is a serious security/privacy downgrade IMHO.
    You can do it manually: about:config
    Third party cookies track you across the internet via ad banners etc. Even if you block the direct cookies from the site you are on. 2.0 either blocks all or lets them through. Blocking third party cookies is always a good idea. Direct cookies are generally needed for site like the TenClub store.
    In Safari you can select to opt out of third party cookies in the "Security Tab."

    It is still rated better than IE and should run fine with the final release of vista. If you are running a development version of vista or pre-release you are running a lot of debug code too.

    Another Vista note: Invest in 64 bit architecture. 32 bit is becoming obsolete and MS's ability to protect and secure it will degrade.

    I won't run it on vista until it's available which they said it won't be until the next update. But I'll try the other fix first.

    Btw, was this a copy and paste?
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
  • wedge
    wedge Posts: 81
    Lizardjam wrote:
    Btw, was this a copy and paste?
    Not sure what you mean? Did I cut this from some site somewhere and past it here? Nope.
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    Lizardjam wrote:
    I won't run it on vista until it's available which they said it won't be until the next update. But I'll try the other fix first.

    Btw, was this a copy and paste?


    a copy and paste? he is the site admin. it's safe to say he knows his/her shite
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    jlew24asu wrote:
    a copy and paste? he is the site admin. it's safe to say he knows his/her shite


    Yes, but I still haven't tried it yet....tonight!
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    I think I'm retarded. Why, in this new Firefox, when i hit alt s does it go to my history instead of posting my post?!?
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ

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