Anyone using Firefox 3.0? Opinions?

[SQflyergirl]

Just curious if it's any good, before I hit the download button.

[singaporu_kooku]

I'm using it now. I'm just a normal user, not a developer, so can't give "scientific" point of view. Firefox 3.0 seems to be just a slight improvement over the old one, I like the way how the address bar is being designed. I don't have to keep typing the address, the page title will do. I also like the ability to save page tabs.

However, it really irritates me that Firefox hasn't fix the problem with the memory usage. It really slows my computer down sometimes and I have to restart the firefox. Other than this problem, it is pretty much a stable software to deal with.

[Nick C]

Been using and testing it for quite a while. It's worth the upgrade over 2.0. Much more stable and faster than 2.0.

[SQFAN]

Using it. Great and when you add speed dial, it's even better.

[HUGE AL]

...it really irritates me that Firefox hasn't fix the problem with the memory usage. It really slows my computer down sometimes and I have to restart the firefox.

Try:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4660-10165_7...html?tag=vid.1

Helps a bit...

[singaporu_kooku]

Thanks, HUGE_AL..

[up and away]

Downloaded it, tested it, went back to the new Opera 9.5!

[nykelaz]

Thumbs up for Firefox 3.0!

[SQflyergirl]

Been using it since yesterday.... it's pretty good. I only wish my fasterfox add on was compatible with 3.0 since that gave it a nice boost. I'd have to say the stock 3.0 is slower than my old 2.0 with fasterfox

[nykelaz]

Been using it since yesterday.... it's pretty good. I only wish my fasterfox add on was compatible with 3.0 since that gave it a nice boost. I'd have to say the stock 3.0 is slower than my old 2.0 with fasterfox

Where can I get Fasterfox? Is it a freeware?

[SQflyergirl]

Where can I get Fasterfox? Is it a freeware?

Tools: addons: browse for addons - you'll see all these cool things you can add to firefox. Fasterfox doesn't work with 3.0 (yet).


I've got:

Fox Clocks
No script
Adblock Plus
Download Helper
PDF download
iMacros for Firefox

and yes, they're all free

[flo]

as a mac user i'm totally in love with safari. so no ff here.

but the it consulting firm in the office next to mine were talking about ff3 and said that it's "pretty damn fast". so probably great to check out!

[HUGE AL]

as a mac user i'm totally in love with safari. so no ff here.

but the it consulting firm in the office next to mine were talking about ff3 and said that it's "pretty damn fast". so probably great to check out!

flo, most Mac users I know use both. As I'm newly reintegrated into the Mac world, do you find many differences between Safari and FF (pros & cons)? Thanks.

[flo]

yeah... the reasons why I use safari:

- it's faster. probably not as lightweight as camino but still one of the fastest browsers arund.
- it syncs favorites with my .mac account
- the rss reader is probably the best rss reader available
- safari has the sleek and slender apple user interface
- safari has the 'private browsing' option which is quite neat when browsing sites you dont want others to see...

i also have firefox installed on my system but i only use it when booking on singaporeair.com ... which is almost never, anyway

[HUGE AL]

Thanks, man. That helped a lot.