Firefox 3

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Freak

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#1
So who is using it? I switched over a couple weeks ago and I love it -- rock solid and lightening fast.

Anyone else?
 
#2
#2
I didn't even know it was out, but I'll get on that as soon as I get back.
 
#4
#4
rwemyss said:
Can I install in conjunction with 2?
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I don't think so. Unless you use one of the executable packages that can be run from a flash drive.

Firefox 3 is still technically in beta. The final release is scheduled for Tuesday, Jun 17th.
 
#10
#10
have they fixed the issues with some add-ons not working right? I downloaded the early version and couldn't get them to all work but may try it again
 
#13
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utvolpj said:
have they fixed the issues with some add-ons not working right? I downloaded the early version and couldn't get them to all work but may try it again
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I'm sure it depends on the add-on. Most times the developers will release an updated version. Most of the add-ons I use had updated versions when I downloaded the beta a few weeks ago.
 
#14
#14
I will download it around August or September. Firefox is a wonderful browser and the only one I use, but there will be bugs for about 2-3 months with the final release. I look forward to using it. :)
 
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g8terh8ter_eric said:
I will download it around August or September. Firefox is a wonderful browser and the only one I use, but there will be bugs for about 2-3 months with the final release. I look forward to using it. :)
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Minor bugs maybe. I've not experienced anything. Even if it crashed once a week it would be worth it. It has a much smaller memory fingerprint.
 
#17
#17
I haven't had any issues yet.

I like the minor change in look, it really shines in Fullscreen mode.
 
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#21
volinbham said:
f11 on a Mac hides all open windows and reveals the desktop.

Help (Firefox) lists Full Screen Mode but I can't seem to find it.
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It isn't available on a Mac, in fact I found out that OSX doesn't normally allow apps to go fullscreen... here's a post on how to 'trick' it as best as you can.

To be honest, it's not possible to maximize a firefox window completely on a mac. However, it is possible to maximize the window to fit in the whole screen. To do this just follow these steps:

1. Create a new bookmark by right clicking on the bookmark toolbar. If you don't see the bookmark toolbar just go to View > Toolbars > check Bookmark toolbar.
2. Give the bookmark a name like Fullscreen (something that you can remember) and then paste the code below in the Location box. Make sure you paste all the code in 1 line only though, or else it won't work.

javascript:self.moveTo(0,0); self.resizeTo(screen.availWidth,screen.availHeight);
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Then any time you want to go full, you just click that bookmark.
 
#22
#22
Interestingly, Alt+S is working for me in Quick Reply, but only highlights the button when I go into regular Post Reply. Is there anything that would seem to make this action different, Freak?
 
#23
#23
So I've always just used regular ol IE. What are the main advantages in switching to firefox?
 
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rwemyss said:
It isn't available on a Mac, in fact I found out that OSX doesn't normally allow apps to go fullscreen... here's a post on how to 'trick' it as best as you can.



Then any time you want to go full, you just click that bookmark.
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Thanks for the research and the tip. I'll give it a try.
 
#25
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kptvol said:
So I've always just used regular ol IE. What are the main advantages in switching to firefox?
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My nontechnical answer is that it's faster, seldom has errors, has better tabbed browsing and overall I just like it better.
 
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