If you use the Mozilla Firefox web browser you may be prompted to update to version 3.0.6. If you haven’t, click Help then Check for Updates and you can download the latest version now.

In the release notes for this version, it’s noted that several security and stability issues were fixed. I have noticed that in 3.0.5 there were a few times the browser crashed on me. It didn’t happen often but it was enough to get my attention (but obviously not enough to stop using it as it is my primary browser).

In addition, 3.0.6 has "improved ability" for scripted commands. This means for any add-on you have that runs a script or two, they should "play nice" with Firefox better than before. So if you had an add-on you stopped used due to scripting screw-ups, it should (keyword there) work in 3.0.6.

For those wondering if the browser burns up less memory than before, my initial impression is no, it doesn’t. Granted, version 3 isn’t half as bad as version 2 did concerning memory use, but it’s still noticeable.

According to the notes, 3.0.6 crashes less, is more secure than before and plays nicer with add-ons. Worth the upgrade? Yes. Go get it.