Lifehacker - Install Firefox 3.5 on Ubuntu with One Command - Ubuntu
"Because it needs to be approved, customized, and otherwise vetted by the maintainers of Ubuntu Linux's repositories, the just-released Firefox 3.5 isn't officially available on that system. With one terminal command, though, open-sourcers can grab and install a working copy."
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Mozilla releases Firefox 3.5 | Webware - CNET
"Firefox 3.5 has a range of new features, including a new JavaScript engine for faster Web applications such as Google Docs; the ability to show video built into Web pages without plug-ins; a private browsing mode; fancy downloadable fonts; and geolocation technology that can let Web sites know where you are."
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Safari loses, Firefox gains market share - LinuxWorld
"With both IE and Safari down, Mozilla Corp.'s Firefox had no trouble winning the share race last month. The open-source browser gained ground for the fifth month in a row to finish at a record share of 21.7%."
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Are open source developers too dominant? Ubuntu, Firefox prove yes | The Toybox | ZDNet.com
Don't agree at all. The point of "release early, release often" is to make evolutionary changes, saving the really big things for background work and major point releases. I will say that the latest FF seems a bit buggy on my Mac, but I haven't noticed much in the way of performance degradation.
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Linux/Open Source - Firefox, Safari Cut Into Internet Explorer's Market Share
"According to the Web metrics provider, Microsoft Relevant Products/Services's browser market share has declined by more than six percent since February 2008. The browser held a 68.15 percent market share in December -- its lowest in years. By contrast, Mozilla Firefox's market share rose one-half of a percentage point from November and has climbed more than four percent since February to reach 21.34 percent in December."
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YSlow for Firebug
"YSlow analyzes web pages and tells you why they're slow based on the rules for high performance web sites. YSlow is a Firefox add-on integrated with the popular Firebug web development tool."
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Review: Firefox 3.1 Beta Leaves IE in Ashes - Software - IT Channel News by CRN and VARBusiness
"The Test Center's reviewers loaded Firefox 3.1 beta on a Vista desktop outfitted with 2 GB RAM and Pentium dual-core at 1.80 GHz. Take a look at these benchmark numbers from a side-by-side comparison of IE7 and Firefox 3.1 running on the same box"
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Stealther :: Firefox Add-ons
"If there are times you want to surf the web without leaving a trace in your local computer, then this is the right extension for you."
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Basics - How to Travel at a Million Files a Minute - NYTimes.com
"When that day comes, there will be much rejoicing. But until then, there are things users can do to make sure their connections are as fast as possible. Here are a few ways"
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First look: Mozilla Weave 0.2 puts Firefox in the cloud
"When Mozilla launched Weave in December, the add-on offered basic support for storing the user's Firefox bookmarks and history in the cloud, allowing the synchronization of the data between computers. The latest version extends this functionality to also cover cookies, passwords, tabs, and form contents. Future versions will go further and also support synchronizing the user's extensions, themes, and search plugins. "
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Firefox sets new record, cracks 19% market share
"Most of Firefox's overall gains appeared to come from rival Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer (IE), according to data from Net Applications, although the newest version's growth was primarily because of users updating from Firefox 2.0."
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Firefox 3 for Mac OS X: Under the Hood « Boom Swagger Boom
"While the release contains a huge number of new features and performance improvements for all platforms, it is particularly significant for Mac OS X users. We rewrote most of the Mac OS X code that was behind Firefox 2 in order to benefit from modern Apple technologies and fix long-standing bugs. Once you try it I think you’ll agree that the results are astounding. I’d like to explain what exactly we did in this rewrite, how Firefox 3 for Mac OS X is different “under the hood.”"
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Must-have Firefox add-ons Slide: InfoWorld
Not necessary my choices, but good to examine to see if there is anything you should be using but are not. I added GSpace because of the discussion.
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Spread Firefox | Download Day 2008
"Sounds like a good deal, right? All you have to do is get Firefox 3 during Download Day to help set the record for most software downloads in 24 hours - it’s that easy. We're not asking you to swallow a sword or to balance 30 spoons on your face, although that would be kind of awesome."
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Firefox 3 release candidate goes public | Tech news blog - CNET News.com
"Among the major improvements are changes in the look and feel on the various operating systems, major security enhancements, and increased performance and stability. It is based on the Gecko 1.9 rendering engine, which includes 14,000 updates to the code."
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Firefox Gains On Internet Explorer In Businesses -- Firefox -- InformationWeek
"Even if IT shops aren't formally pushing employees to Firefox, they are moving to support the browser in their enterprise Web apps, Forrester Research suggests."
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Macworld | The browser bunch
"Apple’s Safari emerged as a clear favorite, with its excellent standards support, its friendly user interface, and all the capabilities most people will need. If you want a more flexible browser, the Mozilla Foundation’s Firefox offers innumerable extensions and themes."
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