firefox 2 vs 3 beta

getuptogetdown · getuptogetdown #1 (**permalink**)

05-17-2008, 01:33 AM

Is it worth upgrading to firefox 3 beta or should I just wait til the final release? Thanks!

Nicoya · Nicoya #2 (**permalink**)

05-17-2008, 01:55 AM

Firefox 3 is now in RC1, no longer Beta. FF3 is much better than FF2 but almost no add-ons work for it yet. The final release is supposed to be out next month so if you do wait it won't be a long wait.

mac57 · mac57 #3 (**permalink**)

05-18-2008, 11:01 AM

IMHO, Firefox 2.x is a fine browser - stable, well shaken out, well supported. By definition FF3.x is pre release. This implies that it is likely less stable than other browsers. I would (an am) waiting.

WolfsBane · WolfsBane #4 (**permalink**)

05-18-2008, 12:14 PM

I've been using the various versions of FF3 betas for awhile. Lightning fast, and very stable browser platform. I've had no crashes, even with the betas. The newest version is still an RC, (a release candidate), so the developers for plugins and add ons are staying put until the official version is released before releasing their updates. I pretty much use FF3 for all my browser needs. The migration from FF2 to FF3 has been taking place since they came out with beta 3.2, (I believe).

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #5 (**permalink**)

05-18-2008, 03:06 PM

There were certificate problems with the beta, we'll see how it is with the RC1 version on Monday. I know there was a bugzilla tracker report opened for it. Hope they fixed it.

Zoolook · Zoolook #6 (**permalink**)

05-18-2008, 03:25 PM

Many of the top ad-ons do work BTW, especially things like Ad-Block (needed more than ever now) and most of the popular themes.

It's a better browser than FF2, and very close to Safari for speed now. Highly recommended.

GroovyLinuxGuy · GroovyLinuxGuy #7 (**permalink**)

05-18-2008, 03:34 PM

I've been using it for work (on both my MBP and Linux box) and have not had any issues. Stable, fast, great features and nice looking too!

Tahiti1028 · Tahiti1028 #8 (**permalink**)

05-18-2008, 06:27 PM

I prefer FF2, but 3 is pretty good. I would wait until the final release.

getuptogetdown #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 323 Mac Specs: 15" Matte Macbook Pro 2.5Ghz 4gb RAM 250gb HD, 60gb iPod Classic maxed, iPod shuffle	05-17-2008, 01:33 AM Is it worth upgrading to firefox 3 beta or should I just wait til the final release? Thanks! Loving my MBP more and more everyday
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Member Since: Dec 21, 2007 Location: Treasure Valley, Idaho. US Posts: 384 Mac Specs: 20" iMac 2.4GHz w/ WD My Book 500GB HDD. MacBook Pro 2.4GHz. iPhone 5, white, 16 Gigs.	05-18-2008, 12:14 PM I've been using the various versions of FF3 betas for awhile. Lightning fast, and very stable browser platform. I've had no crashes, even with the betas. The newest version is still an RC, (a release candidate), so the developers for plugins and add ons are staying put until the official version is released before releasing their updates. I pretty much use FF3 for all my browser needs. The migration from FF2 to FF3 has been taking place since they came out with beta 3.2, (I believe). Hope Springs Eternal Welcome... to the house of Rock and Jazz!
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Dysfunction #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,534 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	05-18-2008, 03:06 PM There were certificate problems with the beta, we'll see how it is with the RC1 version on Monday. I know there was a bugzilla tracker report opened for it. Hope they fixed it. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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Member Since: Sep 24, 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 2,743 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro, i7 2.66Ghz, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD; iPad 32GB, iPhone 3GS	05-18-2008, 03:25 PM Many of the top ad-ons do work BTW, especially things like Ad-Block (needed more than ever now) and most of the popular themes. It's a better browser than FF2, and very close to Safari for speed now. Highly recommended. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is stoned to death. - Joan D. Vinge
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Tahiti1028 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: May 17, 2008 Posts: 58 Mac Specs: iMac \| 30GB iPod Video \| 16GB iPod Touch	05-18-2008, 06:27 PM I prefer FF2, but 3 is pretty good. I would wait until the final release. My iMac: 1.6 GHz PowerPC G5, 2 GB (2x1GB) Kingston RAM, 80 GB ATA Hard Drive, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive, 17" LCD Display, NVIDIA GeForce FX5200, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
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Nicoya #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 18, 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 81	05-17-2008, 01:55 AM Firefox 3 is now in RC1, no longer Beta. FF3 is much better than FF2 but almost no add-ons work for it yet. The final release is supposed to be out next month so if you do wait it won't be a long wait.
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GroovyLinuxGuy #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 02, 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 125 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro, 12" iBook G4, 14" iBook G4 running Ubuntu 7.10	05-18-2008, 03:34 PM I've been using it for work (on both my MBP and Linux box) and have not had any issues. Stable, fast, great features and nice looking too!
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