Craig 6703 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 A new version of the Firefox browser for the web 2.0 age is to make its debut on 24 October. Built in to the updated software is anti-phishing technology, to prevent fraud, as well as built-in spell checking and a search engine manager. It is released less than a week after Microsoft unveiled Internet Explorer 7. The Mozilla Corporation, which oversees the development of Firefox, says more than one million people helped refine the final release. Firefox 2 is released at 1700 PST (0100 BST). The first version of Firefox was released in November 2004 and since then has steadily been chipping away at the dominance of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Now it is believed to enjoy a 12-15% market share of the net browsing market globally. But, said Mike Schroepfer, vice president of engineering at Mozilla, in some nations the share is far higher. Mr Schroepfer said that there were about 12 big improvements in Firefox 2.0 along with thousands of minor tweaks and bug fixes. Big changes include a phishing finder that alerts people when they stray on to a site that tries to trick them into handing over login details for a bank or other valuable service. Another change was a spell checker that keeps an eye on every bit of text typed in almost any Firefox browser box be it in a web-based e-mail program or an add-on that lets people post blog updates directly. Firefox 2.0 also has an improved session restoration system that will let users resurrect tabbed webpages they accidentally closed or will re-start a net session at the point before a crash. Other changes include improvements to the web feed, search engine and add-ons manager. The project to create Firefox 2.0 kicked off in June 2006, said Mr Schroepfer and the software was released once the work was finished. It was mere coincidence that the work was done so close to the release of IE 7, he said. "We really didn't target a specific date," said Mr Schroepfer. He said the browser had been developed with the demands for a rich web 2.0 age in mind. As an open source software project, the development of Firefox is led by the non-profit Mozilla Corporation but most of the development work is done by keen volunteers. "We live and die by whether each individual wants to download and run it," said Mr Schroepfer. Many have contributed to the project by customising the software for their own language, said Mr Schroepfer. At launch the software will be available in 36 languages, by contrast IE 7 was available only in English. Many users also create add-ons for the browser which add all kinds of functions that people see a need for. There were now more than 1,900 add-ons for Firefox, said Mr Schroepfer, which made it possible to keep the core software slim. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6078016.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Funnily enough, just downloaded it before you posted this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47463 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Downloaded it. They finally fixed the thing where the little x to close tabs is over to the right rather than on the individual tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Apparently, IE7 isn't actually shit. I'm tempted to give that a go, though I haven't used IE since I got Opera then FF years back. Opera 9 is meant to be nice too. Maybe the best of the bunch. Edited October 24, 2006 by Patrokles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I downloaded FF 2.0 last week and the little x is on each tab, very irritating when you go to select a tab and hit the X instead. Also, 2 add-ons that I was using under 1.5x arent compatible..whats all that about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47463 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I downloaded FF 2.0 last week and the little x is on each tab, very irritating when you go to select a tab and hit the X instead. Also, 2 add-ons that I was using under 1.5x arent compatible..whats all that about? I thought you were a web-developer or something? This is a beta, you mongtard! The proper one isn't released yet. And you only close the tab if you're a complete spanner who can't aim at the huge expanse of tab that doesn't have a red cross on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I downloaded FF 2.0 last week and the little x is on each tab, very irritating when you go to select a tab and hit the X instead. Also, 2 add-ons that I was using under 1.5x arent compatible..whats all that about? I thought you were a web-developer or something? This is a beta, you mongtard! The proper one isn't released yet. And you only close the tab if you're a complete spanner who can't aim at the huge expanse of tab that doesn't have a red cross on it. Try to consider how small that tab is to Peasepud, as opposed to Wacky, who probably has to get a taxi to close a tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6703 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hires a tower crane to pick his mouse up and dump it over the other side of the mouse mat tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Why does each tab need an X on it? Middle-click works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Why does each tab need an X on it? Middle-click works fine. Not for people with two-button mice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47463 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Why does each tab need an X on it? Middle-click works fine. I'll fucking middle-click you, nancy boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Why does each tab need an X on it? Middle-click works fine. Not for people with two-button mice. You people don't have scroll wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Why does each tab need an X on it? Middle-click works fine. Not for people with two-button mice. You people don't have scroll wheels? Mouse pad, actually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Why does each tab need an X on it? Middle-click works fine. Not for people with two-button mice. You people don't have scroll wheels? I do, but obviously I am more considerate of others than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Yay, it's there now: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 okayyy ... sucks. Back to 1.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 okayyy ... sucks. Back to 1.5 Give Opera 9 a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 until i know all my extensions will work i'm sticking with 1.5. old school tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47463 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 until i know all my extensions will work i'm sticking with 1.5. old school tbh. Less old school, more porn fiend tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 until i know all my extensions will work i'm sticking with 1.5. old school tbh. Less old school, more porn fiend tbh. has anyone noticed the recent obsession with saying that something is version '2.0' ? Makes my hemorrhoids flare up tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 until i know all my extensions will work i'm sticking with 1.5. old school tbh. Less old school, more porn fiend tbh. has anyone noticed the recent obsession with saying that something is version '2.0' ? Makes my hemorrhoids flare up tbh. There was a thing on Horizon last night called 'Human: Version 2.0' It reckoned computers will be more powerful than human brains by 2029 and we will be able to upgade ourselves, download memories & thoughts etc. Probably bollocks tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 The Imageshak right click on pic extension was not compatible with 2.0 ... and I can't go back now to doing it the old way. Kept version two for about ten minutes. I like having just the one red "X" on the right, then when you want to close severall tabs in row you stay in one place and click away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I've got to admit I'm not too impressed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 The Imageshak right click on pic extension was not compatible with 2.0 ... and I can't go back now to doing it the old way. Kept version two for about ten minutes. I like having just the one red "X" on the right, then when you want to close severall tabs in row you stay in one place and click away. Of course, people with the technological marvel that is a scroll wheel mouse could already do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 lol, wha? I see what you mean, as when you middle click one tab the next one will come in its place, but having the x at the right is best. Btw can't bear not having the "roulette" now! just horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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