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Mozilla Releases New Alpha Version of Firefox

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09/04/2009 | admin     37821 Times Read

Mozilla is known for bringing its free web browser, Firefox, to the public as an alternative to the Internet Explorer that is installed on many computers by default. The company has worked hard to fill the shortcomings that Internet Explorer has left behind, resulting in a large fanbase and a 22.7% usage among internet users worldwide. The new number is 3.6, which improves some features and fixes bugs that appeared in the well-known release of version 3.5.

This version of Firefox focuses mainly on performance issues, speeding up the time it takes to do common tasks such as start up or load a webpage. Among the improvements are a faster javascript engine, which enables many websites (particularly those with Web 2.0 elements) to load faster than ever before. The page-rendering speed has also been improved, allowing the page to display faster once it has been interpreted by the javascript and HTML engines. CSS has also seen some added features, giving developers more control over the way their pages will display in Firefox. Web designers can new easily adjust the size of a background and make simple gradients using CSS. There is also a new "compositor" that handles complicated layouts of web pages better and provides great integration with the new CSS features. The version also improves support for more light-weight themes, which are suited for those who enjoy the customization of their web browser but do not have the computer power to handle rich themes.

While it is still in the alpha version, it is worth a try to download and see for yourself what the Mozilla team has been working on.

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ruchi on 10/24/2009
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The Firefox Web Browser is the faster, more secure, and fully customizable way to surf the web.
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raju on 10/24/2009
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The Web is all about innovation, this web browser sets the pace with dozens of new features, including the smart location bar, and more.
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reena on 10/24/2009
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web browser - firefox is a faster, safer and better web experience -
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panku on 10/24/2009
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Firefox is available in over 70 languages
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isha on 10/24/2009
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Things move quickly online, and we’ve beefed up the engine that runs Firefox to make sure you can keep up:
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rimpy on 10/24/2009
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Firefox 3.5 is more than twice as fast as Firefox 3, and ten times as fast as Firefox 2
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angelina on 10/24/2009
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Web applications like email, photo sites and your favorite social networks will feel snappier and more responsive.
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richa on 10/24/2009
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new features like private browsing, tear-off tabs and enhancements to the Awesome Bar, plus major performance enhancements, you’ll enjoy life on the cutting edge.
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esha on 10/24/2009
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“There may be no easier upgrade to your Web experience than a switch from Internet Explorer to Firefox”
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abhishek on 10/24/2009
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Bookmark, search and organize Web sites quickly and easily.
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