Author Topic: Firefox 3 is smooooth (Read 4726 times)

recursivelyenumerable · « **on:** May 18, 2008, 06:44:20 PM »

Definitely the best browser I've used. Unfortunately, I'm stuck on dial-up right now so can't get the full first-class browsing experience.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:45:19 PM »

Is the full thing out or just beta?

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:56:49 PM »

Release candidate phase, it'll be the final if nothing bad turns up.

TVC15 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:57:28 PM »

None of my extensions work yet, so I kinda regret upgrading at the moment.

MCD · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:03:53 PM »

my experience with firefox 2:

wow, shit is fas-FIREFOX CRASHED MUST RESTART.

Powerslave · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:05:59 PM »

smooth firefox is smooth

lordmaji · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2008, 09:17:02 PM »

Quote from: Powerslave on May 18, 2008, 07:05:59 PM

smooth firefox is smooth

Smooth like my freshly waxed ass?

Powerslave · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2008, 09:33:24 PM »

pics or it didnt happen

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2008, 09:35:00 PM »

I can confirm it's smoothness. My tongue just glided over it like silk on satin.

TVC15 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2008, 11:03:57 PM »

I really don't see any compelling improvements over Firefox 2. It runs fine and dandy, but then again, I had no issues with 2 either. Well, autocomplete is pretty cool, I guess.

Vizzys · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2008, 11:11:28 PM »

the cosmetic differences between ff2 and 3 seems minimal, back/star button aside

firefox 3 has a few much needed improvements like the way it stores passwords,and the download manager is better though

Candyflip · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2008, 01:37:17 AM »

I like how it stores passwords better than before

jobber · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2008, 01:56:44 PM »

Quote from: Viz on May 18, 2008, 11:11:28 PM

the cosmetic differences between ff2 and 3 seems minimal, back/star button aside

firefox 3 has a few much needed improvements like the way it stores passwords,and the download manager is better though

so it's Opera?

Vizzys · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2008, 02:01:41 PM »

never tried opera

Ecrofirt · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:12:48 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 18, 2008, 11:03:57 PM

I really don't see any compelling improvements over Firefox 2. It runs fine and dandy, but then again, I had no issues with 2 either. Well, autocomplete is pretty cool, I guess.

How about the much improved page loading?

Powerslave · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:18:07 PM »

My cock was so smooth this morning.

Jansen · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2008, 07:03:10 PM »

autocomplete is horrible. and scrolling on sites with fixed backgrounds is WORSE in ff3. fuck ff3.

TVC15 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2008, 07:04:42 PM »

Quote from: Ecrofirt on May 19, 2008, 05:12:48 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 18, 2008, 11:03:57 PM
I really don't see any compelling improvements over Firefox 2. It runs fine and dandy, but then again, I had no issues with 2 either. Well, autocomplete is pretty cool, I guess.
How about the much improved page loading?

What exactly is different? I'm not doubting you, but I haven't noticed anything different. Things appear to render at either the same speed, or close enough to the same speed that I'm not noticing anything.

Ecrofirt · « **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2008, 09:06:56 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 19, 2008, 07:04:42 PM

Quote from: Ecrofirt on May 19, 2008, 05:12:48 PM
Quote from: TVC 15 on May 18, 2008, 11:03:57 PM
I really don't see any compelling improvements over Firefox 2. It runs fine and dandy, but then again, I had no issues with 2 either. Well, autocomplete is pretty cool, I guess.
How about the much improved page loading?

What exactly is different? I'm not doubting you, but I haven't noticed anything different. Things appear to render at either the same speed, or close enough to the same speed that I'm not noticing anything.

On my PC, the rendering is much, much faster than with FF2. I click on a page, and it loads pretty much instantly. The loading was slower, and it seemed like a more progressive thing with FF2.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2008, 09:08:27 PM »

What is the star button?

How is password storage different? Did they bring back the password manager?

Vizzys · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2008, 09:15:48 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on May 19, 2008, 09:08:27 PM

What is the star button?

How is password storage different? Did they bring back the password manager?

password storage is better in that it asks you if you wish to save the password AFTER youve confirmed it works

the star button is like an easier way to add a bookmark, it looks kinda like the ie7 star lol

Polari · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2008, 05:10:05 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 18, 2008, 11:03:57 PM

I really don't see any compelling improvements over Firefox 2. It runs fine and dandy, but then again, I had no issues with 2 either. Well, autocomplete is pretty cool, I guess.

I'd say there are enough little niceties added (new location bar, seems to render a bit faster, native theme support, improved download manager, full page scaling) to make it worthwhile, especially considering it's a free upgrade and all. It's not "oh my god they've completely reinvented the browser" or anything like that though, sure.

Tieno · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2008, 06:59:42 AM »

I installed it a few days ago but immediately got rid of it as the only extension it supported was Ad-block. No foxytunes, no fasterfox, no downloadhelper and flashgot, no google toolbar. I can't stand browsing without foxytunes and the downloadhelper/flashgot combo.

MCD · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2008, 07:10:18 AM »

why do you need google toolbar when there is already a search box in ff/ie7 (you can change the provider too.)

Powerslave · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2008, 07:11:10 AM »

I never use the google bar I just open a new tab and click on my homepage

Tieno · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2008, 07:27:23 AM »

Quote from: McDragon on May 20, 2008, 07:10:18 AM

why do you need google toolbar when there is already a search box in ff/ie7 (you can change the provider too.)

1)The great and very handy spellchecker for forum posts (don't have to load a new page, just does it directly in the post box)
2)It keeps me logged into my google account and records my search history and internet behaviour for ever. Couple of times I've found a link or image again by going to my webhistory. It's also cool to see stats of my internet and search behaviour.
3)Online version of bookmarks is handy for when I'm not on my own PC.

I actually don't use the search box in the google toolbar and disabled it.

MCD · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2008, 07:31:49 AM »

nice.

Ecrofirt · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2008, 07:36:44 AM »

Quote from: Tieno on May 20, 2008, 06:59:42 AM

I installed it a few days ago but immediately got rid of it as the only extension it supported was Ad-block. No foxytunes, no fasterfox, no downloadhelper and flashgot, no google toolbar. I can't stand browsing without foxytunes and the downloadhelper/flashgot combo.

Foxytunes works. You may need to go right to the foxytunes website to get a compatible version, however.

Downloadhelper, however, does not work

Scratch that. I just checked my Add-Ons, and DownloadHelper said it would be enabled when I restarted. Sure enough, it's working now. I guess there was an update or something.

Bacon · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2008, 10:06:33 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 19, 2008, 07:04:42 PM

Quote from: Ecrofirt on May 19, 2008, 05:12:48 PM
Quote from: TVC 15 on May 18, 2008, 11:03:57 PM
I really don't see any compelling improvements over Firefox 2. It runs fine and dandy, but then again, I had no issues with 2 either. Well, autocomplete is pretty cool, I guess.
How about the much improved page loading?

What exactly is different? I'm not doubting you, but I haven't noticed anything different. Things appear to render at either the same speed, or close enough to the same speed that I'm not noticing anything.

I've noticed a pretty big increase in java heavy pages. Very noticeable when using Web apps like Gmail.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #29 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:14:30 PM »

just tried it on Linux with broadband. browser of the decade confirmed

APF · « **Reply #30 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:36:54 PM »

This might work for your extensions until they're updated:

http://just-thinkin.net/2008/02/firefox-3-beta-3-disabling-extension-compatibility-check/

T234 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:46:42 PM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on May 22, 2008, 09:14:30 PM

just tried it on Linux with broadband. browser of the decade confirmed

What distro?

In any of the flavors of BSD, Opera is the VASTLY better running browser in my experience.

In my 2 days with Ubuntu, Firefox was superior.

EDIT: Just the same, I've found IE8 Beta 1 (under the "emulate IE7" option) to be sweet buttery sex on the MAFBOX 5000 under Vista.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #32 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:27:07 PM »

ubuntu.

my extensions were all compatible

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #33 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:28:58 AM »

firefox still kinda chokes up whenever I have more than 400 or so tabs open.

demi · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:47:31 AM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on May 25, 2008, 03:28:58 AM

firefox still kinda chokes up whenever I have more than 400 or so tabs open.

IE7 superior confirmed

Nerd

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:50:37 AM »

IE7!!!!!!!!!!!!

MCD · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:52:13 AM »

waiting for addons to be compatible

sounds like the ps3

Vizzys · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:52:43 AM »

just disable add-on compatibility checking

then most if not all will work

these work fine for me: adblock, flashblock, download helper

ie tab is the only one giving me problems

edit: nvm it works too

BlackMage · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:55:40 AM »

does noscript work with it? Noscript absolutely must before I upgrade.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2008, 03:58:43 AM »

Firefox on my Mac is essential, on my PC ill stick with IE7

MCD · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:00:49 AM »

maf, use this:

http://www.ie7pro.com/

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #41 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:02:28 AM »

I dont browse enough to use tools n crap. I've been on the internet for 14 years! Its boring now!

MCD · « **Reply #42 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:03:01 AM »

stop arguing and use it.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #43 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:09:24 AM »

why should I? I get along fine without it. I dont need to be a part of some loser browser tool using club

MCD · « **Reply #44 on:** May 25, 2008, 04:10:54 AM »

APF · « **Reply #45 on:** May 25, 2008, 11:51:33 AM »

For the new one to work well, I think you have to be diligent with bookmarking and tagging everything, which can be a hassle.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #46 on:** May 26, 2008, 06:02:40 PM »

new one works fine for me despite my never bookmarking or tagging anything.

Candyflip · « **Reply #47 on:** May 26, 2008, 06:40:26 PM »

That might be why I do like it, as I have nearly every site I visit bookmarked and on the toolbar.

I do agree that it is much, much smoother though.

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Author Topic: Firefox 3 is smooooth (Read 4726 times)