Firefox Update!

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The popular Firefox web browser turns 5.0 today! If you use Firefox, we highly suggest upgrading to the newest version that comes with major speed improvements, memory management, and CSS3/HTML5 support!
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Posted by Keith

06/21/11 2:43 pm Leave Comment

Gracie2484 @

Updated to it today and I am extremely happy now :)
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Choco @

Okay, got it, fiddled around with options and settings to get all my personal keys and settings again
and except one Add-on everything seems to work fine.
I can't say my browsing speed increased, though. Maybe it's because I take enough precautions to avoid cluttering my browsing history and stuff,
I really wish I could see what people are talking about "increaed browsing speed".
XD
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Vestrit @

Ah man, I only updated to FF4 in the office last week. Looks like I'll be kicking everyone off their computers again tomorrow D:

Hmm I started using Chrome but I preferred the features on FF so I went back but Chrome was definitely faster, albeit more buggy, that was a while ago though. Luckily I haven't had any problems with FireFox since v2.
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SilveryBeing @

Thanks for the heads up. I must be the only person who never had a problem with 4. I'm looking forward to 5!
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Rayen @

Meh, I use FF for quests (better then chrome for questing at least) but I have more then 1 browser on my pc. I had no problems with 4 and don't seem to be having any problems with 5. To be honest, I'm leery about chrome, it was giving me problems for a while and kept crashing and/or dieing.
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Julia @

Sticking with Opera. <3
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LizBlackDog @

Yeeeah, I'd always rather wait a while to install updates till after they work the bugs out and make all my add-ons compatible. But I will.
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Alchemy @

I've been using version 5 since early this morning with no problems. It seems that the glitches of version 4 are all fixed. So far, I have not notice any issues and my browsing speed has really increased. I'm still testing the browser out, but I would say that it would be safe to download, and it really is a serious improvement to version 4. Also, don't be afraid of the interface changing much if you do use version 4. Its almost identical. However, you can now pin items to the tab area for quick access. Its very convenient. Also, the Google Toolbar (and probably others) are no longer compatible, but the new browser includes a search bar with five different search bars to choose from, as well as the ability to block trackers. Simply add Adblock Plus and your browser will be very secure. Yes, I'm a geek, but I'm also a Network Administrator and I fully support Firefox. :)
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selcouthMelody @

I hope this version has the bugs fixed :3 I've already downloaded. I love FireFox.
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cahoots @

It looks the same as 4... @User not found: _@
I'm perfectly fine with that, though.
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Decepticon @

4.0 Made my computer crash and I had to downgrade... so I'm a little wary of trying again...
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Psycho420 @

i downloaded firefox 5.0 and did not receive the item for it :( can someone help me with that please&thank you?
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Sanura @

Huzzah! Though I didn't have any problems with 4, so I don't see why people are complaining. I'll download 5 later. Thanks for letting us know!

I also don't see what's so great about Chrome. Not as good as FF, in my opinion.
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Jessica @

sorry sticking with Google Chrome ^_^

but I'll check it out :P
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innamoramento @

i guess i have to go learn how to update this on linux mint ;_;
and i never get anything right..
last time when i tried it didint work..and its better that way if a new version is out..
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Blueskycat @

Thanks for the reminder. It's working well.
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pet @

After 4 failed me so badly that I had to search for a way to revert, I am leery of updating again.
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Romanovi @

After years of using it, it finally failed me. Too many crashes and it would freeze my laptop so I'd have to restart my computer so I can use the Internet but I learned of Chrome<3
And I'm never going back! 8D
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Vestele @

Thanks for the update Keith! :)
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Midnight_916 @

dfghjkljhgdfs WELL THIS WASTED AN HOUR OF MY LIFE
ughhh can't believe how stupidly difficult that was xD; BUT YEY AT LEAST I'M NOT ON 3.1 ANYMORE! (I'm a lazy updater ^_^;...)
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Magi @

Hope it's better than 4 was. Had problems with it so I ended up downgrading back to 3.6.
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Acute @

Stopped using Firefox because they wouldn't let me download stuff, couldn't even download the updates for it, Google Chrome is better anyway. XD
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kirsty @

Chrome forever! :D
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what @

I sure hope it's better than 4.0 n_n
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Treggify @

Firefox 1.5 was the best.
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Minerva @

I actually like it. It's working so much faster than 4 it actually makes me want to quest more.
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Oakley @

I thought Firefox was amazing... until I switched to chrome :)
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Affirmation @

If they're going to be doing updates every few weeks now, I wish they'd do an auto-update-in-the-background thing like chrome.

Thanks for the info! I had no problems updating, but I'm not really seeing much of a difference from 4, so maybe I did something wrong. :x
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flamingogirl2 @

i just got 4.something yesterday, too... bittersweet
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Rarity @

Have mercy, how quickly does Firefox churn out updates these days? Yeesh.
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Ewok @

Thanks for the heads up.
I'll upgrade when my add ons are compatible :)
I hope the interface is not too much different, the intreface changes from the 3 to 4 killed me x_x
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Loving @

It's not the I don't like Firefox, I've used it for years and still do, it's just the version 4 was a giant pile of crap with all the bugs it had when it first released. I updated to 4 as soon as Keith mentioned it, but considering what happened last time, I'm a little paranoid about updating again so soon.
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Megan_799 @

Had no issues with 4 myself, but if you have addons you will obviously have issues untill those are updated...its to be expected. :P
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Ankoku @

That was fast. I think I'll wait to update, though. Most of my add-ons aren't compatible with it yet - including the ones from my anti-virus - and I'm not willing to do without them.
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Laurie @

I love me some Firefox but I don't do well with updating to a newer version until a couple weeks after its been released. I'll make a note to check it out later =)
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jigo @

Thanks for the news about it!
I just upgraded and it seems fine for me~
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Christopher @

Or just use Chrome.
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Laurel @

@Deviant
Yep, I get the same issue with 4.0
It's a problem with Adobe Flashplayer. I looked into it a lot, but I could never figure out how to fix it.
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Woodland @

Thanx for the update, but last time I got the newest version I had a lot of problems. I had to go back to using what I was before. I still love Firefox and probably won't ever use anything else, but I am happy where I am at now. :D
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Francine @

I used firefox until the wardrobe stopped loading with it. Now I'm a google chrome user *nod nod*
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StarShadow @

Every time I upgrade Firefox something gets messed up, last time some things changed I don't like so not sure I want to screw everything up again.
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Beowulf @

I love firefox (not loving the 4.0 though). I have no problem upgrading and I didn't need to uninstall anything. Unfortunately my tool bar is not compatible with.
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techn0witch @

I had no issues with Firefox 4, so I don't really see why people are complaining.

If it doesn't apply to you or you don't like Firefox, big whoop. Don't complain because the staff here care about those who use and like Firefox along with other browsers.

Just updated to Firefox 5 and I had no issues with it.

Thanks for the heads-up, Keith~
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Loving @

Yeah... I had the same issue Deviant did with 4.0, so I'm not so sure about updating again. I couldn't even watch bloody youtube or play my flipping games without having to constantly move my cursor around.

PS: IE sucks. People that use IE should be ashamed of themselves.
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Tribunal @

Ugh, have to do a full uninstall in order to get the new features, apparently.

Good times.
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Rei_106 @

Done.
Don't really see any difference. o_O
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ROCK @

That was Really quick XD I hear a lot of bummers, but I like 4 so far XD
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Limey @

Because 4 was so great? 4 ended up being junk.
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Anica-Starbell @

I personally wasn't too impressed with FF 4.0 so I wound up switching to Chrome when FF wouldn't let me downgrade to the previous version. I doubt I'll be using 5.0 as I'm pretty happy with Chrome, but it's nice that you guys give us a heads up about browser upgrades so we can all keep up to date with stuff and keep ourselves more secure on the interwebs :)
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ILLE @

If I get a Firefox for doing it, sure.
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JESSYTA @

Damn I was hoping this was going to be a new trivia
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Mindmusic @

Mmm Yes for Firefox (and ad block) <3
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VIP @

Didn't they just upgrade to 4? o_o
Oh well, thanks for the heads up~ *downloads*
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Bandersnatch @

"I'm wary about it. Last time Firefox updated it was a nightmare so I downgraded. I'll have to check and see what sort of issues it might give me before upgrading but thanks for the heads up."

This. When I downloaded 4.0 I had to move my mouse around for anything to load, so I'm not sure if I want to upgrade :T
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Eivor @

Nope! Not happening since I try installing it and get a "FILE IS CORRUPT" every single time.
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leenie @

i'll have to check it out later. depending on what it's fixed, i might switch back from opera.
chrome sucks down ram for me, so i can't even touch that one.
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fee @

eff. I upgraded but i still get this darn proc:click error EVERYTIME i search something on google. That happened when i changed over to 4.0 so I thought that would get rid of it.
fffffffffffffffffffff.
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SkimbleAndMimsy @

Done and done - thanks :)
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Laurel @

I had no idea! I hope they fixed the problem I've been having with Firefox & Adobe Flashplayer. I'm trying it out right now.
I'm worried about any bugs though..
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FyreNWater @

Whoa, nelly. And I had just gotten accustomed to 4.0, too!
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Virtual @

wait whaaaa? O_o That was quick, but okay ^^
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Choco @

Last time I upraded all my Add-ons went down the hill. Do most Add-ons work on this version already or should I wait? :/
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Sundance @

Thanks for the info - this might tempt me to go back to Firefox.

but then again, Chrome is a beast, lol.
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HISTORY_377 @

That just popped up in my suggestions. Thanks for reminding me though, Keith! :)
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FAKE @

And remember people.
It says 'If you use Firefox.'
In this kind of news people usually complain about 'but i use IE!! baww!'
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Mara @

Holy crap, it feels like they released version 4 just yesterday XD
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Paperoga @

thank you!
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Sugar @

I'll download it, but I almost always use Chrome
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Carpathia @

I'm wary about it. Last time Firefox updated it was a nightmare so I downgraded. I'll have to check and see what sort of issues it might give me before upgrading but thanks for the heads up.
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Song_745 @

I like my Chrome, thanks. <3
But it looks like they may have improved on the things that turned me away from FF in the first place, so maybe I'll give it a look.
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Nicholas @

:o So much stuff I don't understand!

But I'll be doing what you say anyways.
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Alaska @

...again? *downloads*
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Saddlebred @

Sweet! Thanks for the heads-up. (:
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FAKE @

Yey for firefox! n n
Thank you!
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Billy @

Nope. Google Chrome ftw.
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