Firefox 3.6.4 Beta 3 Released
Mozilla has just released a security and stability update to Firefox 3.6.x. Firefox 3.6.4 beta 3 fixes 182 bugs, 20 are considered critical, in previous Firefox 3.6.x builds, across all supported platforms, Ubuntu Lucid included. The update package is already available via Firefox’s update manager for Firefox 3.6.x users – you can also download the [...]
Upgrade your Firefox ‘Lorentz’ to Firefox 3.6.4
If you couldn’t resist testing the first ever Firefox (Firefox 3.6.3 ‘Lorentz’ ) that runs plug-ins in separate processes, then its time for you to upgrade to Firefox 3.6.4 beta that like Firefox 3.6.3 provides “uninterrupted browsing for Windows and Linux users when there is a crash in the Adobe Flash, Apple Quicktime or Microsoft [...]
Firefox 3.6.3 ‘Lorentz’ Runs Plug-ins in Separate Processes
The bottom-line is when the Flash plug-in crashes or hangs, (in Linux it does so often), it won’t bring down your Firefox browser anymore. Firefox 3.6.3 codenamed Lorentz handles Adobe Flash plug-in like Google Chrome browser. YouTube fans, download and try this experimental beta release, you’ll quickly notice the difference – when flash goes down, [...]
Firefox 3.6.3 Patches Pwn2Own Security Flaw
Mozilla has released a Firefox update that patches a security vulnerability in Firefox 3.6.2 web browser. This vulnerability was discovered and exploited during the Pwn2Own competition that challenges hackers to break the latest versions of the most popular web browsers – Firefox and Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7, and Safari on Mac OS X, [...]
Use About:Support to Locate and Backup your Firefox Profile [Firefox 3.6]
Windows, Linux, Mac: There is a time to reap and a time to sow – there is a time to back-up your personal Firefox settings such as bookmarks, extensions, passwords. Mozilla Firefox stores them in a profile folder on your computer, in a separate location from the Firefox program. Backing up your profile is easy; [...]
Firefox 3.6 and its Release Notes now Available for ALL Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux: No more bush-hunting, it is there, where its supposed to be, on Mozilla’s home page, I’m mean Firefox 3.6. Stop thinking and go get the worlds safest browser, not the IE sort of thing. The release notes; – Its Available in more than 70 languages – yours is certainly included, – Changes [...]
Firefox 3.6 now Available for Download
As announced yesterday Firefox 3.6 Final has punctually been released. You can now download this new version of Firefox for your Mac, Linux or Windows platforms. The release notes are not yet available, but hey who needs it after closely following its development from the very first alpha. Linux users (x86) can use this line [...]
Firefox 3.6 Scheduled Release Date for Tomorrow
On your mark, get set to down Firefox 3.6 final, the official release is slated for tomorrow 21st January, but don’t bet on it, its not the first time the scheduled release date has been moved. In the meantime, heres a 2 minute video by Mike Beltzner director of Firefox Development, that summarizes the new [...]
Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate 2 (RC2) to Fix a Security Bug in RC1
It seems a security bug in Firefox 3.6 RC 1, Linux version has pushed Mozilla to build a second release candidate of Firefox 3.6. This built is already available for download, but release notes are not yet available so much can’t be said. Mozilla is also considering to officially release Firefox 3.6 final on Tuesday [...]
