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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Xelion on February 12, 2004, 07:33:37 am

Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Xelion on February 12, 2004, 07:33:37 am
Mozilla FireFox 0.8 (http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/) just recently came out. Features of the browser can be found by reading the press release (http://www.mozilla.org/press/mozilla-2004-02-09.html) :D The Mozilla Foundation has done some great work over the years and this browser I think is going to make some good competition over at Microsoft :nod:
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: karajorma on February 12, 2004, 10:13:58 am
hmmm. I might just give this a try.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: mikhael on February 12, 2004, 11:17:28 am
Personally, I'll stick with the integrated Mozilla.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: karajorma on February 12, 2004, 04:45:42 pm
What's the difference?
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Sandwich on February 12, 2004, 05:20:58 pm
I'm sticking with integrated Mozilla as well, at least until FireFox reaches 1.0 status.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Liberator on February 12, 2004, 05:46:23 pm
It works okay(Firefox), it just messes up the colors on page designed specifically for IE.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Kamikaze on February 12, 2004, 06:43:22 pm
I use Firebird 0.7, Firefox isn't in the stable gentoo tree yet.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Grey Wolf on February 12, 2004, 06:49:33 pm
I'm using the full version of Mozilla (1.6) right now. Didn't really like Firebird that much....
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Xelion on February 12, 2004, 11:06:35 pm
I actually don't know the differences between the two but what I do know is that FireFox will eventually replace the Mozilla Web Suite. Heres another 13 reasons (http://www.flexbeta.net/main/articles.php?action=show&id=32) why FireFox is a great browser.

Liberator what urls were those? My friends website is specifically designed for IE and the colors work out fine
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Ryx on February 14, 2004, 02:45:40 am
I'll stick with Moz 1.6 for now. :)
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Turnsky on February 14, 2004, 04:02:54 am
*is using Firefox now*

it's nice and stable, even for a pre 1.0 build..
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Odyssey on February 14, 2004, 11:49:47 am
[color=cc9900]I'm using Firefox, and before that used Firebird. It's alright, although I seem to have lost all semblance of scroll bars from the browser window. Which I can tolerate, as I never use them apart from for estimating how long it'll take for me to read something. They'll come back some day.[/color]
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Liberator on February 14, 2004, 02:03:21 pm
forums.relicnews.com

Switch to the Homeworld skin.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Windrunner on February 14, 2004, 06:35:39 pm
i am using Explorer reguraly, damn MS has got me snared into thier monopoly web.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Mr.Garibaldi on February 14, 2004, 07:47:21 pm
I use Slim Browser (http://www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/).  It is like a "mod" for Internet Explorer.  It has all kinds of browser goodness like tabs, auto-form-filling, popup blocking, auto-login... I thinks its sweet... its fast cause it uses IE6 as its core and the toolbars are very customizable.  So if you are "stuck" with M$ IE6, give this a try.

oh yeah :cool: first post :cool:
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Sandwich on February 15, 2004, 02:08:06 am
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Originally posted by Mr.Garibaldi
I use Slim Browser (http://www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/).  It is like a "mod" for Internet Explorer.  It has all kinds of browser goodness like tabs, auto-form-filling, popup blocking, auto-login... I thinks its sweet... its fast cause it uses IE6 as its core and the toolbars are very customizable.  So if you are "stuck" with M$ IE6, give this a try.


Reminds me of good ol' NetCaptor (http://www.netcaptor.com/), which I used and recommended religiously until I switched to Mozilla.

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Originally posted by Mr.Garibaldi
oh yeah :cool: first post :cool:


Hey guys, where's that welcome beam? ;)
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Windrunner on February 15, 2004, 05:57:30 am
well you asked for it mike :cool:

:welcome:
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Mr.Garibaldi on February 15, 2004, 10:58:09 am
haha thanks everyone!
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: HotSnoJ on February 15, 2004, 01:07:15 pm
downloaded mozilla foxfire

(http://dynamic4.gamespy.com/~freespace/forums/images/smilies/jaw.gif)

It's a nice browser, infact I may switch from Opera to it!


Well yeah I use IE and opera mainly. Just depends on if what I'm wanting to do right then.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Odyssey on February 15, 2004, 03:21:58 pm
[color=cc9900]If you're switching from Opera, make sure you install the All-In-One mouse gestures extension:
http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/more-info/aio[/color]
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Setekh on February 15, 2004, 03:27:56 pm
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Originally posted by Mr.Garibaldi
I use Slim Browser (http://www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/).  It is like a "mod" for Internet Explorer.  It has all kinds of browser goodness like tabs, auto-form-filling, popup blocking, auto-login... I thinks its sweet... its fast cause it uses IE6 as its core and the toolbars are very customizable.  So if you are "stuck" with M$ IE6, give this a try.

oh yeah :cool: first post :cool:


Welcome, Mr. Garibaldi. :D You know, I'm just like that (stuck on IE 6... hey Wind!)... may give this a go. :)

:welcome:
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: HotSnoJ on February 15, 2004, 03:43:19 pm
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If you're switching from Opera, make sure you install the All-In-One mouse gestures extension:
I don't use the mouse gestures in Opera. :nervous:

And welcome Mr.Garibaldi
:welcome:
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Odyssey on February 15, 2004, 03:52:17 pm
[color=cc9900]I regularly use back, forward, and duplicate window. It's just quicker than moving the mouse up or reaching for backspace.[/color]
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Sandwich on February 16, 2004, 12:16:36 am
*trying out FireFox*

*likes*

*tries a few extensions*

*really likes*

*tries one too many*

Darn impossible-to-uninstall-from-outside-the-browser extensions! Now I have to reinstall everything, add all the nice extensions, and avoid the one that made FireFox half on load! :hopping:
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Setekh on February 16, 2004, 03:44:03 am
:nervous:

Incidentally, which was the straw that broke the camel's back?
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Nico on February 16, 2004, 03:58:51 am
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Originally posted by Odyssey
[color=cc9900]I regularly use back, forward, and duplicate window. It's just quicker than moving the mouse up or reaching for backspace.[/color]


I use a 5 button mouse :p ( and a 5 button plus tilting wheel mouse on my laptop :D ), no need for all those things then :D
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Turnsky on February 16, 2004, 03:59:47 am
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Originally posted by HotSnoJ
downloaded mozilla foxfire
 


wow, i didn't know i made a browser:p
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Nico on February 16, 2004, 04:04:29 am
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Originally posted by Turnsky
*is using ***abracadabra*** Foxfire now*  


No joke :p
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Setekh on February 16, 2004, 04:06:14 am
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Originally posted by Turnsky
wow, i didn't know i made a browser:p


:lol: :p
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Martinus on February 16, 2004, 06:20:25 am
[color=66ff00]Heheh installed and it won't show mw a scroll bar in the window. Might have been a glitch.

Going for my 6 month format now anyhow, gotta get a few drivers and the like. See you on the other side. ;)

Oh and Welcome Mr. Garabaldi and remember, HLP is a Psi corp. free zone so the only people messing with your head will be forum regulars. ;)
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Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Odyssey on February 16, 2004, 05:01:31 pm
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Originally posted by Nico
I use a 5 button mouse :p ( and a 5 button plus tilting wheel mouse on my laptop :D ), no need for all those things then :D

[color=cc9900]I use an 8-button mouse. Back and forth, yeah, I use mouse buttons for that. But when I'm using the graphics tablet, gestures are indispensable.[/color]
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: vyper on February 16, 2004, 05:14:47 pm
Gents, I'm runnin Firefox 0.8 and I've got plenty o' scroll bars. :wtf:
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Odyssey on February 16, 2004, 05:18:09 pm
[color=cc9900]Vyper, what OS are you running? Mine loses its scroll bars in 98SE, I guess I could go downstairs and test it on my dad's laptop in XP. Not sure what Maeg is using.[/color]
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Martinus on February 16, 2004, 05:49:25 pm
[color=66ff00]Using win2k guys. Firefox is working OK now that I've formatted and reinstalled etc.
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Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: vyper on February 16, 2004, 06:06:03 pm
Win2k here up to SP4. Could be summat to do with it.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Mr.Garibaldi on February 16, 2004, 10:23:28 pm
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Originally posted by Maeglamor:
Oh and Welcome Mr. Garabaldi and remember, HLP is a Psi corp. free zone so the only people messing with your head will be forum regulars ;)


Nice... finally a place I can not be so paranoid in :nervous:  lol

The FireFox allure is slowly pulling me in... I am split between Slim Browser and FireFox... I just don't know!
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: mikhael on February 16, 2004, 10:59:53 pm
I say go FireFox. Its standards compliant. SlipmBrowser really isn't either slim, nor standards compliant, since it depends on the IE activeX object for rendering.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Sandwich on February 17, 2004, 01:02:20 am
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Originally posted by Setekh
:nervous:

Incidentally, which was the straw that broke the camel's back?


Funnily enough, an extension that I got to work without any hitches the second time around (after backing up my FF directory at a working state). ;)

http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/more-info/tbe
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: mikhael on February 17, 2004, 01:14:00 am
That's the best extension out there, Sandwich.  :)

I consider that, Enigmail and and the one that lets you click on non-linked text and treat it as linked, as absolutely essential.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Setekh on February 17, 2004, 02:46:11 am
Nice. :) Oh, btw, if anyone's curious, FF 0.8 works flawlessly on my XP box.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Nico on February 17, 2004, 02:52:40 am
so, does it not kill frames anymore? doesn't get rid of the pics that won't show ( funny, I haven't gotr to see any red cross since I switched to mozilla ), does it stop doing all those anoying things mozilla do, to sum up? Coz I don't feel like installing a thing that'll change my life like the next minute to come will.
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: Turnsky on February 17, 2004, 02:52:46 am
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Originally posted by Setekh
Nice. :) Oh, btw, if anyone's curious, FF 0.8 works flawlessly on my XP box.


ditto;)
Title: Mozilla FireFox Release
Post by: karajorma on February 17, 2004, 04:43:55 am
I decided to take the plunge and so far I'm absolutely loving it.  About the only thing I miss isn't actually from IE, it's the autofill option from Google Toolbar. Does Mozilla have a plugin that can do that too?