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Chree

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I also noticed, the download portion with the download manager thing, works sooooooooo much faster, theres barely any lag compared to v2, this is my favorite part of the new shit
 
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whats the portable version?? for like phones?
Nah, a portable application is the entire application in one folder so you don't have to install it. It's a standalone application basically. That way you won't delete any of your settings and you can also put the folders on a USB drive and take it anywhere that does or doesn't have Firefox and just plug in your drive and run it without installing it.
 

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Hey Tony on a side note, have they not enabled the ability to install different themes in the beta? I DLd the extension that was supposed to bypass compatibility but I still am not able to look at themes
 
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Hey Tony on a side note, have they not enabled the ability to install different themes in the beta? I DLd the extension that was supposed to bypass compatibility but I still am not able to look at themes
Well FF3 has a different format, so even if you did override them, it wouldn't work right. I think if you want to try you have to use FF2 and right>download the theme .jar file and drag it to the extensions windows in FF3.

edit: or do this, I just tried it and it works.


  • Type about:config into Firefox's address bar and click the "I'll be careful, I promise!" button.
  • Right-click anywhere. Choose New>Boolean. Make the name of your new config value extensions.checkCompatibility and set it to false.
  • Make another new boolean pair called extensions.checkUpdateSecurity and set the value to false.
  • Restart Firefox.


where do i go once it opens up?

cant find the download link
Add to Firefox
 
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Do what ya want man...It's your 'puter!

I just know I downloaded the portable version and the shit loads pages SUPER quick. Even if it's in beta you won't lose anything doin it that way.

btw G-Dubb loves lengthy black teenagers
I am pushing a Dual 2 Core and 3 GB's of RAM with a Raptor HD...im plenty fast as it is. Not to mention, being on Comcast helps a little.

Im fine with IE, i have never had a problem with it.
 

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edit: or do this, I just tried it and it works.


  • Type about:config into Firefox's address bar and click the "I'll be careful, I promise!" button.
  • Right-click anywhere. Choose New>Boolean. Make the name of your new config value extensions.checkCompatibility and set it to false.
  • Make another new boolean pair called extensions.checkUpdateSecurity and set the value to false.
  • Restart Firefox.




Add to Firefox
yeah I saw that on the page but that's where I get lost cause I have no fuckin idea what a "boolean" is lol
 

MKB

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In case any of you missed it earlier:

If you do not like the new "location bar" (where you type URLs) install Oldbar Extension.
Good shit I hate the new style bar. I was surprised that Fire Fox 3 is noticeably faster than 2 I figured it would be a little faster but you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I was getting frustrated with the old version too because it would crash if I had left the browser open for a long time.
 
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Firefox 3 Release Candidate 2 Now Available

All platforms: The Mozilla developers want to get the next Firefox milestone just right, so they've issued another release candidate for your testing pleasure. Firefox 3 RC2 includes bug fixes from RC1. If you haven't dipped your toes into the Firefox 3 pool, the RC2 water is warm—it's the most stable testing build they're likely to issue before the official release, which is on schedule to drop this month. Check out our complete field guide to testing Firefox 3. Firefox 3 RC 2 is a free download for all platforms, meant for willing testers only.
Download Firefox RC 2 [Mozilla]


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