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***glc*** · 10-23-2006, 03:02 PM

http://www.winplanet.com/file/11807.htm

Oops - might have jumped the gun - 404.

EDIT: Bad link on that page - this should work. It's not downloading, but no errors.

ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.or...etup%202.0.exe

Edit again - looks like it's not quite ready - or the server is overloaded.

hobey19 · 10-23-2006, 03:23 PM

the servers must be overloaded, i downloaded it about 2 hours ago without incident, and it installed and is running just fine.

craig

***glc*** · 10-23-2006, 03:26 PM

Any issues to be aware of or is it solid?

jimmyrules712 · 10-23-2006, 06:45 PM

i just installed it, all of my usual websites seem to work with no hitch.

now I'm trying to figure out if its actually running faster than 1.5 or if it's just in my head.

Ob1 · 10-23-2006, 07:01 PM

just installed it as well.

the fasterfox V. 1.0.3 extension/plugin is not compatible with 2.0 as of today. other then that, everything appears to work.

hobey19 · 10-23-2006, 07:21 PM

no major issues, though it did crash on me once. i gave it about 2 minutes to try to pull itself out of its hangup, but i noticed the memory usage climbing up in task manager. i was viewing another forum and it was having a hard time loading from an ad server and it caused it to lock up. what i love, though, is that once i did end the task and relaunched firefox it gave me the option of starting a new session or renewing the old one. i clicked renew and it opened up all my tabs and the page loaded fine that time. i realize this feature was available as an extension before, but its definitely a nice stock option as well as the built in spell checker. overall, i am pleased. the new tab bar (both eyecandy and features) is nice as well.

the thing i hate, though, is that history has been added to the menu and now conflicts with Alt-s when posting in forums

craig

Statica · 10-23-2006, 07:23 PM

The official release date is tomorrow if you want to wait to see any issues with early adopters.

TwoRails · 10-23-2006, 07:33 PM

That would be me

-- The list of new features are attractive, and I'll be giving it a shot. I just hope it doesn't work itself into too much bloat or have too many slowdowns due to too many features...

TallTravel · 10-23-2006, 10:59 PM

I have been using it most of the day today with no issues at all, using 10-15 different web sites and a range of links.

faulkner132 · 10-24-2006, 07:34 AM

I have found it is always best to wait for the first service pack. Let the masses find the bugs.

jimmyrules712 · 10-24-2006, 05:39 PM

does firefox usually put out service packs? I think you're thinking of MS.

I had to come back and say, there built in spell checker is going to change my internet life ive already used it a ton.

Ob1 · 10-24-2006, 05:41 PM

i didnt even know it has a built in spell checker,

thanx for the tip JR712

edit: im sitting here looking for the spell checker, where is it located? im running 2.0 in case u were wondering

edit:nevermind i found it under options.

TwoRails · 10-24-2006, 07:32 PM

Odd... I just clicked the "Check for Updates" and it said "No updates" ... but I'm still running 1.5.x. Went to their site, and poof, there it was!? I'll be installing it in minutes

Ob1 · 10-24-2006, 07:54 PM

i think they disable that feature for the first couple days/weeks, cause i have noticed that on all versions, that when a new version is available the first couple days that even if you use the check for updates option it doesnt find it. im thinking its disabled so they dont overload the servers on the new download, but i could be way off base.

faulkner132 · 10-25-2006, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyrules712

does firefox usually put out service packs? I think you're thinking of MS.

2.0.0 > 2.0.1 is a service pack release (some call it revisions, but they are the same thing).

Foosa · 10-25-2006, 07:33 AM

I HEART SPELL CHECKER!!

Yes that needed to be in all caps. I have the worst spelling in the world, and now maybe nobody will know...

Just got it on one of the computers at my school and all looks to be well. I will install it when i get home on my computer and see how it works.

TwoRails · 10-25-2006, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyrules712

... now I'm trying to figure out if its actually running faster than 1.5 or if it's just in my head.

I sure does feel zippier to me, too. So far so good

-- like that spell checker, too

Cricket · 10-25-2006, 09:52 AM

I installed it but since I really don't use FireFox much I don't have an opinion on it yet. I prefer to use Opera.

Too bad FasterFox isn't compatible with the FireFox 2 yet...I liked how it made FireFox a bit quicker.

Cricket

jgis19 · 10-25-2006, 10:27 AM

Why not use Firetune instead:http://www.totalidea.com/content/index.html

**pam123** · 10-25-2006, 12:52 PM

Just installed it this morning.
It feels faster and all of my extensions, except Bookmark Backups, either made the transfer or had updates waiting.
So far it's solid.

edit : OK, I can't use Tools to open Thunderbird from within Firefox.
Also the AVG e-mail scanner is hanging after it connects to Verizon incoming.

Kareeser · 10-26-2006, 12:47 AM

I installed it a couple hours ago. Nice visual upgrade, and there's not much changed at first glance. I like that, in a way

A couple things:
Alt-S is used in this forum software (and some others) as "Post Reply". Firefox seems to have re-assigned that to open the history menu

Quick Fix
hobey19 mentioned that earlier.

"Find as you type" only allows you to find the first instance of the word. I can no longer press alt-n to go to the next instance. Instead, I have to escape out of the "find as you type" box, manually press "Ctrl-F", and then repeat my search.

A couple wasted steps there, but I'm hoping there may be something I can change in the preferences for this one.

Fasterfox also wasn't supported, but that's normal... I'll give it a couple days.

Solid work.. I like the built-in form spellchecker

P.S. Firefox highlighted "spellchecker" *rolls eyes*

Statica · 10-26-2006, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kareeser

"Find as you type" only allows you to find the first instance of the word. I can no longer press alt-n to go to the next instance. Instead, I have to escape out of the "find as you type" box, manually press "Ctrl-F", and then repeat my search.

A couple wasted steps there, but I'm hoping there may be something I can change in the preferences for this one.

What do you mean? Pressing Enter or Alt+N takes me to subsequent instances of the search term

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kareeser

P.S. Firefox highlighted "spellchecker" *rolls eyes*

Well that's probably because there is no word called spellchecker or spellcheck .. most dictionaries list it as hyphenated.

Among the really nice features is the built in session manager? CTRL+T opens a new tab .. CTRL+Shift+T brings back a closed tab from the dead!

***glc*** · 10-26-2006, 05:06 AM

Nope - Ctrl+Shift+T, not Tab.

Spell checker is 2 words.

Kareeser · 10-26-2006, 12:33 PM

I realized

Just making a little joke.

As for the find as you type thing: I have firefox set up to start searching the page right when I type something on the screen, as long as the cursor is not focused on something like an input box. (This means I don't have to press "Ctrl-F" to bring up the search box)

1.5.0.7 would pop up the "Find" bar, and would allow me to find the next instance, previous instance, etc...

But in version 2.0, a "Quick Find" box bar pops up, which doesn't have any of those options...

This may help:

Quote:

Originally Posted by http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2026597,00.asp

When we began typing a search term in RC2, a Quick Find tab opened at the bottom of the browser window that offered only a small field for the search term, removing the "next," "previous," "highlight all" and "match case" options that we have become accustomed to in the Find In This Page tab.

Some will welcome this change as a simpler option, and we liked that the Quick Find tab disappeared quickly once we stopped typing. However, we prefer the full Find In This Page tab, which now comes up only if the user hits Ctrl-F or accesses the Find In This Page option from the browser menu.

P.S. Spellchecker highlighted "firefox"

faulkner132 · 10-26-2006, 01:53 PM

Has the rediculous amount of memory Firefox consumes been addressed in 2.0?

Kareeser · 10-26-2006, 04:43 PM

Left firefox on for a couple hours: Memory usage at 60k... I personally don't notice any difference in performance of my computer any way

Cricket · 10-31-2006, 10:11 PM

FasterFox 2.0.0 for FireFox 2.0 is now available.

Cricket

rspassey · 10-31-2006, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cricket

FasterFox 2.0.0 for FireFox 2.0 is now available.

Cricket

Thanks for the link - that's exactly what I've been waiting for

Kareeser · 10-31-2006, 11:35 PM

Great

Opened firefox today and fasterfox updated itself automatically

whubbard · 11-01-2006, 01:48 AM

cough...ie7 rules...cough
(sorry just had too add that)
cough...but I did just download Firefox 2 for the 'Family' computer as I don't want to have beta software which will cause my family to cringe at the glitches, and have no idea what to do, and then they will starting banging on the keyboard like apes)

...cough

10-23-2006, 03:02 PM	#1
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,775	Firefox 2.0 Official Release http://www.winplanet.com/file/11807.htm Oops - might have jumped the gun - 404. EDIT: Bad link on that page - this should work. It's not downloading, but no errors. ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.or...etup%202.0.exe Edit again - looks like it's not quite ready - or the server is overloaded. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by glc; 10-23-2006 at 03:15 PM.

10-23-2006, 03:23 PM	#2
hobey19 usual suspect Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: not here Posts: 2,051	the servers must be overloaded, i downloaded it about 2 hours ago without incident, and it installed and is running just fine. craig Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ the universe is against this current wave of success i'm having. -johnny drama, entourage

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*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,775	Any issues to be aware of or is it solid? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-23-2006, 06:45 PM	#4
jimmyrules712 Member (11 bit) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,060	i just installed it, all of my usual websites seem to work with no hitch. now I'm trying to figure out if its actually running faster than 1.5 or if it's just in my head. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-23-2006, 07:01 PM	#5
Ob1 EGO MY LEGO Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tatooine, Binary Star System Posts: 1,740	just installed it as well. the fasterfox V. 1.0.3 extension/plugin is not compatible with 2.0 as of today. other then that, everything appears to work. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Inspirion 8600/centrino 1.6ghz/1024mb ram/80gb hard drive hitachi/intel pro wireless 2200bg/15.4sxga/Ati 128mb Radeon Mobility 9600/xp pro w/sp2 dimension 4700/P4 2.8ghz 800mhz FSB/1.5 ddr2 ram PC 3200/2X160gb sata maxtor 8mb cache RAID 1/19 in dell flat panel/windows server 2003 Small Business Server standard edition SP1 w/Exchange SP2

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10-23-2006, 07:21 PM	#6
hobey19 usual suspect Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: not here Posts: 2,051	no major issues, though it did crash on me once. i gave it about 2 minutes to try to pull itself out of its hangup, but i noticed the memory usage climbing up in task manager. i was viewing another forum and it was having a hard time loading from an ad server and it caused it to lock up. what i love, though, is that once i did end the task and relaunched firefox it gave me the option of starting a new session or renewing the old one. i clicked renew and it opened up all my tabs and the page loaded fine that time. i realize this feature was available as an extension before, but its definitely a nice stock option as well as the built in spell checker. overall, i am pleased. the new tab bar (both eyecandy and features) is nice as well. the thing i hate, though, is that history has been added to the menu and now conflicts with Alt-s when posting in forums craig Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-23-2006, 07:23 PM	#7
Statica Premium Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 9,231	The official release date is tomorrow if you want to wait to see any issues with early adopters. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-23-2006, 07:33 PM	#8
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	That would be me -- The list of new features are attractive, and I'll be giving it a shot. I just hope it doesn't work itself into too much bloat or have too many slowdowns due to too many features... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-23-2006, 10:59 PM	#9
TallTravel Member (9 bit) Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 393	I have been using it most of the day today with no issues at all, using 10-15 different web sites and a range of links. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-24-2006, 07:34 AM	#10
faulkner132 Come in Ray... Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,668	I have found it is always best to wait for the first service pack. Let the masses find the bugs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-24-2006, 05:39 PM	#11
jimmyrules712 Member (11 bit) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,060	does firefox usually put out service packs? I think you're thinking of MS. I had to come back and say, there built in spell checker is going to change my internet life ive already used it a ton. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-24-2006, 05:41 PM	#12
Ob1 EGO MY LEGO Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tatooine, Binary Star System Posts: 1,740	i didnt even know it has a built in spell checker, thanx for the tip JR712 edit: im sitting here looking for the spell checker, where is it located? im running 2.0 in case u were wondering edit:nevermind i found it under options. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by Ob1; 10-24-2006 at 05:45 PM.

10-24-2006, 07:32 PM	#13
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Odd... I just clicked the "Check for Updates" and it said "No updates" ... but I'm still running 1.5.x. Went to their site, and poof, there it was!? I'll be installing it in minutes Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-24-2006, 07:54 PM	#14
Ob1 EGO MY LEGO Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tatooine, Binary Star System Posts: 1,740	i think they disable that feature for the first couple days/weeks, cause i have noticed that on all versions, that when a new version is available the first couple days that even if you use the check for updates option it doesnt find it. im thinking its disabled so they dont overload the servers on the new download, but i could be way off base. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-25-2006, 07:33 AM	#16
Foosa Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 265	I HEART SPELL CHECKER!! Yes that needed to be in all caps. I have the worst spelling in the world, and now maybe nobody will know... Just got it on one of the computers at my school and all looks to be well. I will install it when i get home on my computer and see how it works. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-25-2006, 09:52 AM	#18
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	I installed it but since I really don't use FireFox much I don't have an opinion on it yet. I prefer to use Opera. Too bad FasterFox isn't compatible with the FireFox 2 yet...I liked how it made FireFox a bit quicker. Cricket Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-25-2006, 10:27 AM	#19
jgis19 Member (9 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 343	Why not use Firetune instead:http://www.totalidea.com/content/index.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-25-2006, 12:52 PM	#20
pam123 Computing Professor Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 11,718	Just installed it this morning. It feels faster and all of my extensions, except Bookmark Backups, either made the transfer or had updates waiting. So far it's solid. edit : OK, I can't use Tools to open Thunderbird from within Firefox. Also the AVG e-mail scanner is hanging after it connects to Verizon incoming. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Asus M4A77D, 64 X2 6000+, 4 GB Corsair DDR2 800 ram, Radeon 5770. Last edited by pam123; 10-25-2006 at 03:03 PM.

10-26-2006, 12:47 AM	#21
Kareeser Member (10 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 810	I installed it a couple hours ago. Nice visual upgrade, and there's not much changed at first glance. I like that, in a way A couple things: Alt-S is used in this forum software (and some others) as "Post Reply". Firefox seems to have re-assigned that to open the history menu Quick Fix hobey19 mentioned that earlier. "Find as you type" only allows you to find the first instance of the word. I can no longer press alt-n to go to the next instance. Instead, I have to escape out of the "find as you type" box, manually press "Ctrl-F", and then repeat my search. A couple wasted steps there, but I'm hoping there may be something I can change in the preferences for this one. Fasterfox also wasn't supported, but that's normal... I'll give it a couple days. Solid work.. I like the built-in form spellchecker P.S. Firefox highlighted "spellchecker" rolls eyes Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by Kareeser; 10-26-2006 at 12:50 AM.

10-26-2006, 05:06 AM	#23
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,775	Nope - Ctrl+Shift+T, not Tab. Spell checker is 2 words. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-26-2006, 01:53 PM	#25
faulkner132 Come in Ray... Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,668	Has the rediculous amount of memory Firefox consumes been addressed in 2.0? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-26-2006, 04:43 PM	#26
Kareeser Member (10 bit) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 810	Left firefox on for a couple hours: Memory usage at 60k... I personally don't notice any difference in performance of my computer any way Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-31-2006, 10:11 PM	#27
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	FasterFox 2.0.0 for FireFox 2.0 is now available. Cricket Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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