Firefox 0.9

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<div class="IPBDescription">New version!</div> <a href='http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/' target='_blank'>http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/</a>

# Easy migration: Switching to Firefox has never been easier now that Firefox imports data like Favorites, history, settings, cookies and passwords from Internet Explorer. Firefox can also import settings from Mozilla 1.x, Netscape and Opera.
# Smaller Download: Continuing efforts to make this the most efficient browser, the Windows version of Firefox is now only a 4.7 MB download, making downloading Firefox a breeze for dial-up and broadband users alike.
# New Default Theme: A new default theme provides a bright new look for Windows and Linux users.
# SmartUpdate: A new SmartUpdate feature notifies users of new versions of Firefox to ensure that the browser is always up to date.
# Help: A new online help system makes this one powerful, friendly browser.
# Extension/Theme Manager: New Extension and Theme Managers provide a convenient and secure way to manage and update the hundreds of add-ons that set Firefox apart from other browsers.
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  • SkulkBaitSkulkBait Join Date: 2003-02-11 Member: 13423Members
    edited June 2004
    It should be noted:

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    So if stability/bugs concern you, you might want to wait.
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  • KayomaniKayomani Join Date: 2003-05-17 Member: 16399Members, Constellation
    The new default theme is a bit pants.
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  • GadzukoGadzuko Join Date: 2002-12-26 Member: 11556Members, Constellation
    edited June 2004
    God, this version is working horribly. The theme is so hideously ugly, and the old theme won't install, and all the stupid quirks like opening new browsers when I click on "Get New Theme/Extension" are REALLY GETTING ON MY NERVES. I love Firefox, why does it suddenly suck so badly?

    EDIT: Finally got the old theme installed. It's still kind of ugly, but I can live with it for now. I'm tired and irritable and mozilla update is running slower than my grandmother right now... time to go to bed.
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    I'm just going to sit back and watch as everyone complains about bugs, while I merrily chug along on MyIE2, safe in the knowledge that if Microsoft fixed it, it's fixed here. And they pay people just to sit there and fix stuff.
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  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    alternatively I'm going to sit back on 0.8 until 0.9 is finalized and the praise of how good it is rolls in, safe from all the spyware and internet security loopholes inherent to things based off the IE engine <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • ANeMANeM Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16267Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Geminosity+Jun 15 2004, 05:29 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Geminosity @ Jun 15 2004, 05:29 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> alternatively I'm going to sit back on 0.8 until 0.9 is finalized and the praise of how good it is rolls in, safe from all the spyware and internet security loopholes inherent to things based off the IE engine <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Sounds like a good plan of action..
    I don't quite like the look of 0.9.. and from the sounds of it I did the right thing by uninstalling it and reinstalling 0.8 <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • CheesyPetezaCheesyPeteza Join Date: 2002-11-24 Member: 9784Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    :o Think I'll hold off on 0.9 for a bit then.
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  • MonkfishMonkfish Sonic-boom-inducing buttcheeks of terrifying speed&#33; Join Date: 2003-06-03 Member: 16972Members
    They have finished 0.9 though <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • Marik_SteeleMarik_Steele To rule in hell... Join Date: 2002-11-20 Member: 9466Members
    After installing two extensions for tabbed browsing and mouse gestures, I see nothing wrong with 0.9. I'll edit this post later if I do have problems, but it seems fine so far.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Geminosity+Jun 15 2004, 03:29 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Geminosity @ Jun 15 2004, 03:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> alternatively I'm going to sit back on 0.8 until 0.9 is finalized and the praise of how good it is rolls in, safe from all the spyware and internet security loopholes inherent to things based off the IE engine <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    or else sit back and enjoy the Opera browser for all the same reasons and the usual extra comfort over FF <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • MedHeadMedHead Join Date: 2002-12-19 Member: 11115Members, Constellation
    I can't get any theme to load! The default theme is not that pretty, but it is very clear and sharp. However, I'm not a fan of multi-colored themes. I like monochrome much better. If only Smoke was available!
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  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    uh... sorry cereal I'd rather have a browser that does what opera does without subjecting me to ads until I pay for it. But that's just me <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    I like to pay for good programs <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • kuperayekuperaye Join Date: 2003-03-14 Member: 14519Members, Constellation
    should i just stick with .8?
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  • POOP_AkiraPOOP_Akira Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23468Members
    My "Dont Download!" senses are tingling...
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  • MedHeadMedHead Join Date: 2002-12-19 Member: 11115Members, Constellation
    Aside from the theme issues, it's pretty much like .8.
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  • FamFam Diaper-Wearing Dog On A Ball Join Date: 2002-02-17 Member: 222Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    edited June 2004
    Some things are fixed. Which is good.

    Some things havnt been fixed, which makes Fam an angry Fam (such as clicking on the 'Your download is complete' hyperlink doesnt do anything)

    Some things have changed for the better (Theme/Extensions manager, although I would rather have them as panels rather than modeless windows).

    Some things have been changed for the worse: The Web Search entry in the menu is entirely useless. All it does is put cursor focus on the search bar.

    Some things have changed and I will reserve judgement. The new theme, for example, is crisp, fits into Windows default theme in terms of colours, but ignores Windows icon guidelines and is far too pixelarty and flat. However, I do prefer it over Qute, which looked a slight unprofessional in my opinion. Of course, I shall work on my own:

    <img src='http://www.box7.co.uk/apoluna.png' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
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  • XiileXiile Join Date: 2003-02-22 Member: 13818Members
    edited June 2004
    Oh, darn you, you beat me to making this topic... a long time ago it seems.

    Ah, but from what I read, maybe I won't download this.
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  • DOOManiacDOOManiac Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
    Hmm.. I think I'll hold off for a bit before installing since a lot of people seem to be having problems...

    Or I'll just install it at work.

    And Fam, GIMMIE THAT THEME :O :O :O
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  • ScinetScinet Join Date: 2003-01-19 Member: 12489Members, Constellation
    How odd, it still renders CSS2 (at least when combined with XHTML1.1 pages) differently than IE or Netscape. I'm building a page at the moment that has its layout drawn by a CSS2 file. The problem with Firefox is that one menubar is for some inexplicable reason one pixel shorter in it that in IE or Netscape. IE also has one graphics glitch, but it's not a problem.

    Well, truth to be told, all current browsers are a pain in the backside when it comes to CSS2, except possibly for Opera. However, a page that looks perfect with Opera is very likely to look broken in other browsers, so using Opera isn't a solution either.
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  • GadzukoGadzuko Join Date: 2002-12-26 Member: 11556Members, Constellation
    The installer also makes me want to write nasty letters. It tried to install into the nested temp directory it was downloaded into, and then when I told it to install into a new directory it still overwrote my old Firefox install, just for kicks I guess. Nice to know that previewing the new build is impossible.
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  • MedHeadMedHead Join Date: 2002-12-19 Member: 11115Members, Constellation
    A helpful user on the theme page showed me how to install themes - drag and drop the .jar files into the Themes box!
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