Firefox 3 beta1 - I can see a killer browser coming
I switch from Opera to Firefox 2 a few months back. I love my Opera and the reasons I switch is because Opera have issues with website javascript and doesn’t display certain sites properly. During this few months of using Firefox, I start to understand why everyone is recommending Firefox.
Firefox 3 beta1 is here now and I recommend you to play around with it as this is a major upgrade. It is built on the new Gecko 1.9 Web platform that will make it more secure, more user friendly and more options for personalizations.
(note: installing the beta will overwrite your current Firefox installation, so backup first.)
Here are some of the features I am excited about:
More Security
- One click site info - Click on the favicon to know who owns the site. Works with the phishing filters to give you protection against duplicate scam sites.
- Malware Protection - Inform you that the site is known for installing trojans and malware on your machine. If steps are taken to prevent innocent sites from being tagged, this could be a major features for new web users.
- Anti-virus integration - What if you do not have antivirus? Just joking, everyone has antivirus installed. Firefox3 will inform your antivirus guy to scan the current file download.
Easier to Use
- Easier password management - The feature I am most looking forward to. Now Firefox 2 will save any password before it successfully logged into your account. With Firefox 3, it will prompt you to save the password After it has log into your account. No incorrect password laying around in your Password manager.
- New Download Manager with Resumable downloading - Another big one. Makes it easier to locate your downloaded files. Resumable download is important to me as my ADSL line drops frequently.
- Full page zoom - Been waiting for this since I switch over from Opera.
More Personal
- Star button - One click to bookmark and another click to tag it. How convenient is that. Hmm, do I still used my Del.icio.us account?
- Web-based protocol handlers - Now I can used my Gmail when I click on any “mailto:” protocol on the web. I don’t used Windows live mail and I hate it when it opens when I click mailto: now.
Improved Performance
- Speed - Firefox is not that slow even with Firefox 2 but more speed is always welcome.
- Memory usage - My pet peeve with Firefox 2. It’s always hungry for more memory even when it is consuming 200+ Mb on my system. Looking forward to how Firefox 3 can improve this.
Well, are you excited about the upcoming release of Firefox 3? Write your comments below to show your excitement or disappointment.
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