Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available

**Bamboo** · 05-18-2008, 04:29 PM

Lots of new posts today, but just got back home from an out of town trip, and the news never stopped

Link:
Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available

I looked for the portable apps version but it doesn't seem out yet.

Anyone give this a try?

**DigitalAssassin** · 05-18-2008, 08:10 PM

I've upgraded. A few little interface changes, otherwise I haven't noticed anything real major and was running stable with beta 5 but haven't run into any crashes yet. Might be a little bit faster.

For you RoboForm fans, no updated adapter out yet so RoboForm doesn't work with it at the moment. RoboForm is usually pretty quick so I would imagine they'll have something out tomorrow.

**CingularDuality** · 05-18-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigitalAssassin

For you <your favorite extension> fans, no updated adapter out yet so <your favorite extension> doesn't work with it at the moment. <your favorite extension> is usually pretty quick so I would imagine they'll have something out soon.

This is why I'll be waiting a few weeks before movin' on up...

**DigitalAssassin** · 05-19-2008, 05:20 PM

On a positive note, RoboForm now supports RC1. If I had more extensions I would definitely wait but all I really use these days is Forecast Fox and RoboForm.

**Bamboo** · 05-20-2008, 07:34 PM

Just released the portable version of the RC1.
http://portableapps.com/news/2008-05...ortable_3_rc_1

With that you can download and play with the release canadite without installing, and when you are done you can just delete the file.

Also, some other recent firefox links.

Five Extensions You Won't Need with Firefox 3

Firefox 3 On Track To Be Speediest Browser

The Complete Field Guide to Testing Firefox 3

**Ferris Bueller** · 05-21-2008, 02:23 AM

Couple things to note before updating:
-You're probably going to lose most of your plugins because they havent been updated and probably wont until a few weeks after the full release. Of all the plugins that I run (IETab, pdfdownload, piclens, router status, webmail notifier, greasemonkey, fasterfox, fireftp, flashgot, dTa, download statusbar) I only have 3 compatible: greasemonkey, IETab, pdfdownload.
-If you use facebook a lot, the new instant messaging application they added crashes after about 30 seconds with RC1. It's stable with beta 5, so I'm not sure what the disconnect is, but it's broke.
-Resizing of fonts not native to the browser can cause compacting.
-Scaling pages (using the ctrl+mousewheel method) can lead to improper button placement/allignment, as well as dropdown menu problems on some pages.

**marstein** · 05-21-2008, 02:33 AM

I made the jump too. Once I saw that the delicious plugin is ported that was it. Nice and fast so far.

**Sirusblk** · 05-21-2008, 03:33 AM

A lot of plugins are touting support for Firefox 3 RC1. Even Firebug works. They don't have them uploaded to the official Mozilla site yet but if you check the authors websites they usually have links to FF3

Also I like the address bar, it's even smarter now, it can detect more meta data that I type in my server bar. I can find old web pages just by entering in some key words not in the actual name or website address

Everything is so fast. I get crashes every now and then but it's well worth it

**Bamboo** · 05-21-2008, 08:54 AM

I am still waiting on Foxmark bookmark transfer add-on to update, then I will move to the new FF permantly. I have WWWAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too many bookmarks to switch right now.

**Ferris Bueller** · 05-21-2008, 10:54 AM

Im too lazy for that crap. If they wont auto update, it means they're not updated in my book.

**Bamboo** · 05-21-2008, 11:55 AM

They will auto update. But the Firefox 3 version of Foxmarks is still in beta testing.
Supposed to be released same time as the official FF3 release, which is a couple of weeks.

**Bamboo** · 05-21-2008, 12:35 PM

Another new article just posted:

Top 10 Firefox 3 Features

Acreo Aeneas · 05-22-2008, 04:05 AM

I upgraded yesterday after remembering that it was scheduled to release "later" this month.

**Apophis** · 05-22-2008, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamboo

I am still waiting on Foxmark bookmark transfer add-on to update, then I will move to the new FF permantly. I have WWWAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too many bookmarks to switch right now.

That's what I'm holding out for as well. I can't go anywhere without foxmarks.

**Bamboo** · 05-22-2008, 08:47 AM

Just in case this bothers anyone playing with FF3:

Shrink Firefox 3's Supersized Back Button

05-18-2008, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,047	Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available Lots of new posts today, but just got back home from an out of town trip, and the news never stopped Link: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available I looked for the portable apps version but it doesn't seem out yet. Anyone give this a try? __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

05-18-2008, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,586	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available I've upgraded. A few little interface changes, otherwise I haven't noticed anything real major and was running stable with beta 5 but haven't run into any crashes yet. Might be a little bit faster. For you RoboForm fans, no updated adapter out yet so RoboForm doesn't work with it at the moment. RoboForm is usually pretty quick so I would imagine they'll have something out tomorrow. __________________

05-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
DigitalAssassin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 35 Posts: 1,586	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available On a positive note, RoboForm now supports RC1. If I had more extensions I would definitely wait but all I really use these days is Forecast Fox and RoboForm. __________________

05-20-2008, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,047	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available Just released the portable version of the RC1. http://portableapps.com/news/2008-05...ortable_3_rc_1 With that you can download and play with the release canadite without installing, and when you are done you can just delete the file. Also, some other recent firefox links. Five Extensions You Won't Need with Firefox 3 Firefox 3 On Track To Be Speediest Browser The Complete Field Guide to Testing Firefox 3 __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

05-21-2008, 02:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ferris Bueller Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 26 Posts: 4,966	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available Couple things to note before updating: -You're probably going to lose most of your plugins because they havent been updated and probably wont until a few weeks after the full release. Of all the plugins that I run (IETab, pdfdownload, piclens, router status, webmail notifier, greasemonkey, fasterfox, fireftp, flashgot, dTa, download statusbar) I only have 3 compatible: greasemonkey, IETab, pdfdownload. -If you use facebook a lot, the new instant messaging application they added crashes after about 30 seconds with RC1. It's stable with beta 5, so I'm not sure what the disconnect is, but it's broke. -Resizing of fonts not native to the browser can cause compacting. -Scaling pages (using the ctrl+mousewheel method) can lead to improper button placement/allignment, as well as dropdown menu problems on some pages. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Ferris Bueller Important TG Reading \| Support TG - Become a Supporting Member \| TacticalWiki - Your TG Guide Kicked/Banned? READ THIS FIRST! \| Complete list of TG Admins \| Think Someone Did A Good Job? Nominate Them For a Ribbon! Report Problem Players/Appeal Your Ban \| Learn TG - The TG Mentoring Program __________________ "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." -Lazarus Long

05-21-2008, 02:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
marstein Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA, USA Age: 42 Posts: 827	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available I made the jump too. Once I saw that the delicious plugin is ported that was it. Nice and fast so far. __________________ Gigabyte P35-DS3R, 2GB, 8800GTS 640MB, Core2Duo E8400

05-21-2008, 03:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sirusblk Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orange County Age: 19 Posts: 1,028	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available A lot of plugins are touting support for Firefox 3 RC1. Even Firebug works. They don't have them uploaded to the official Mozilla site yet but if you check the authors websites they usually have links to FF3 Also I like the address bar, it's even smarter now, it can detect more meta data that I type in my server bar. I can find old web pages just by entering in some key words not in the actual name or website address Everything is so fast. I get crashes every now and then but it's well worth it __________________

05-21-2008, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,047	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available I am still waiting on Foxmark bookmark transfer add-on to update, then I will move to the new FF permantly. I have WWWAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too many bookmarks to switch right now. __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

05-21-2008, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ferris Bueller Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 26 Posts: 4,966	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available Im too lazy for that crap. If they wont auto update, it means they're not updated in my book. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Ferris Bueller Important TG Reading \| Support TG - Become a Supporting Member \| TacticalWiki - Your TG Guide Kicked/Banned? READ THIS FIRST! \| Complete list of TG Admins \| Think Someone Did A Good Job? Nominate Them For a Ribbon! Report Problem Players/Appeal Your Ban \| Learn TG - The TG Mentoring Program __________________ "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." -Lazarus Long

05-21-2008, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,047	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available They will auto update. But the Firefox 3 version of Foxmarks is still in beta testing. Supposed to be released same time as the official FF3 release, which is a couple of weeks. __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

05-21-2008, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,047	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available Another new article just posted: Top 10 Firefox 3 Features __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

05-22-2008, 04:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,018	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available I upgraded yesterday after remembering that it was scheduled to release "later" this month. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th Member "People usually see me and ask if I speak Chinese. I respond by asking if they speak American." "Tomorrow's high-end tech today? Why bother, it'll be old when tomorrow arrives anyways."

05-22-2008, 08:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,047	Re: Firefox 3 Release Candidate 1 Now Available Just in case this bothers anyone playing with FF3: Shrink Firefox 3's Supersized Back Button __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

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