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Firefox 2.0 is out today!!!!

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    LizardjamLizardjam 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. :)
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    normnorm I'm always home. I'm uncool. Posts: 31,147
    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.;)
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    aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,118
    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.
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    LizardjamLizardjam 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

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    wedgewedge 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.
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    LizardjamLizardjam 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
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    wedgewedge 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.
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    jlew24asujlew24asu 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
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    LizardjamLizardjam 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
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    LizardjamLizardjam 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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    wedge wrote:

    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'm using my new computer (that I built and have MANY frustrating stories about compatibility with DDR2, message me If you want to hear them. although they can never compare to the frustration of giving my old pc away and just 3 DAYS LATER, my Mac breaks down) and I'm using Windows Professional x64 and when Vista is released I am upgrading to Vista Ultimate. Also, I am using a top-of-the-line comp now :D and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, if you want the names, links, prices, and final price of the new comp just message me,

    P.S.: I am using AMD and not Intel...because I personally believe that AMD is better.
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    LizardjamLizardjam Posts: 1,121
    I think the new version of firefox is out....i'm going to load it on my vista pc tomorrow and test 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

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    JamalJamal Posts: 2,115
    wedge wrote:
    Another Vista note: Invest in 64 bit architecture. 32 bit is becoming obsolete and MS's ability to protect and secure it will degrade.
    Yeah right ... :s

    that's why almost none of the harwdware manufacturers have drivers for a 64-bit architecture.

    And most programs are still written for 32 bit, so you have almost no performance gain.
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    LizardjamLizardjam Posts: 1,121
    So I went to download it for vista, but in reading the release notes it said it has issues when not set as the default browser...then in a later note it said you cannot set it as the default browser in Vista. ha. I think that's supposed to be fixed tonight....but we'll see!!!!
    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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    gue_bariumgue_barium Posts: 5,515
    I may be one of the few that can't stand Firefox. I gave it a 2-year run, and even installed 2.0 last week when it notified me of the update. I have fewer crashes and better browsing speed with the old IE 6. So I uninstalled Firefox for good, finally, that same day.

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    normnorm I'm always home. I'm uncool. Posts: 31,147
    gue_barium wrote:
    I may be one of the few that can't stand Firefox. I gave it a 2-year run, and even installed 2.0 last week when it notified me of the update. I have fewer crashes and better browsing speed with the old IE 6. So I uninstalled Firefox for good, finally, that same day.
    That's interesting. I've had nothing but success with FF. And on 3 different computers. I'll never go back to IE.
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    gue_bariumgue_barium Posts: 5,515
    cutback wrote:
    That's interesting. I've had nothing but success with FF. And on 3 different computers. I'll never go back to IE.

    That's what everybody tells me! That's why I kept it trying for so long. I like some of the plug-ins and add-ons you can get with it, but it just isn't worth all the hassles I've had with it.

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    JamalJamal Posts: 2,115
    cutback wrote:
    That's interesting. I've had nothing but success with FF. And on 3 different computers. I'll never go back to IE.
    same here

    and with it's great plug-ins and add-ons it's become a permanent part of my webdesign-toolkit.
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    LizardjamLizardjam Posts: 1,121
    gue_barium wrote:
    That's what everybody tells me! That's why I kept it trying for so long. I like some of the plug-ins and add-ons you can get with it, but it just isn't worth all the hassles I've had with it.
    I HAD nothing but success with it until I upgraded to the 2.0...now it crashes quite a bit. I just installed that latest update on my xp machine so hopefully no more crashes. i still won't ever go back to IE. If I have any other issues I'll just use another browser, but for now I'll keep firefox. I just want it to be compatible with vista!!!!!!!!!!
    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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    aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,118
    cutback wrote:
    That's interesting. I've had nothing but success with FF. And on 3 different computers. I'll never go back to IE.
    I pretty much feel the same way.
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    Lizardjam wrote:
    I HAD nothing but success with it until I upgraded to the 2.0...now it crashes quite a bit. I just installed that latest update on my xp machine so hopefully no more crashes. i still won't ever go back to IE. If I have any other issues I'll just use another browser, but for now I'll keep firefox. I just want it to be compatible with vista!!!!!!!!!!

    Well, consider yourself lucky that you even had the sense to switch from IE. I've spoken to people who have said "What's wrong with IE, it just starts you up?" and meant it...
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    gue_bariumgue_barium Posts: 5,515
    Alright. Maybe somebody here can help me concerning FF. I did a format a week or so ago, and did a clean install of XP Pro. I decided not to install FF this time, but I may want to try it again. One problem I saw in FF with the XP was with Java. The Java is current and works fine with IE.
    Maybe there's somebody who knows something about this. I googled around a bit, maybe not enough, and there were some sites that semi-addressed the issue, but not in my language.

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    LizardjamLizardjam Posts: 1,121
    gue_barium wrote:
    Alright. Maybe somebody here can help me concerning FF. I did a format a week or so ago, and did a clean install of XP Pro. I decided not to install FF this time, but I may want to try it again. One problem I saw in FF with the XP was with Java. The Java is current and works fine with IE.
    Maybe there's somebody who knows something about this. I googled around a bit, maybe not enough, and there were some sites that semi-addressed the issue, but not in my language.

    I never bothered with the java issue before. Heh. Otherwise I'd help. Hopefully I'll do it when I use it for Vista.
    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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    LizardjamLizardjam Posts: 1,121
    I finally loaded it on vista. It works well so far. I've only had to deal with the shakiness once. I haven't set it as default yet, as the release notes said there were some problems with it. I guess we'll wait and see!
    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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