updates Meet the browser: Firefox Next

[+Zlip792 MVC]

Firefox Nightly is now version 42.

 

Massive Improvements in Adblock Plus Memory Usage in Firefox 42 - Blog Post - http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/30/firefox-41-ships-with-massive-memory-improvements-for-adblock-plus/

 

Restore Version Number of Addons - Blog Post - http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/29/restore-version-information-in-the-firefox-add-on-manager/

 

Removal of change of default New Tab URL - Blog Post - http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/28/mozilla-removes-option-to-change-new-tab-page-from-firefox/

[Boo Berry]

Firefox 39 *should* be out sometime today, hopefully.

[Boo Berry]

Firefox 39 won't be released today due to a last-minute stability issue, it'll be released later this week.

[bawz]

Firefox 39 won't be released today due to a last-minute stability issue, it'll be released later this week.

i fear FF39 will be another Buggy release, it might be time for me to go back using Chrome till FF40 is released

[BooBerry]

Mozilla Delays Service Workers Support, Will Not Ship It with Firefox 41

[torrentthief]

I can't believe that mozilla removed version numbers of addons from the main addons page: 

 

 

I have updated the "classic theme restorer" to the latest beta build which lets you bring it back. I hope mozilla sees some sense and brings it back or at least gives us a setting in about:config to re-enable it.

[oldtimefighter]

I can't believe that mozilla removed version numbers of addons from the main addons page: 

 

 

I have updated the "classic theme restorer" to the latest beta build which lets you bring it back. I hope mozilla sees some sense and brings it back or at least gives us a setting in about:config to re-enable it.

On what version? I run Firefox beta at work and see the version numbers.  Your screenshot looks like have a small window open and is not full screen. Regardless, why does it even matter? It looks cleaner and better to me... I am sure it says the version if "click" on more or options.

 

EDIT: Nevermind, I missed it says Nighty. You realize that means nothing right? They play with a lot ideas that never make it to the stable channel.

[torrentthief]

On what version? I run Firefox beta at work and see the version numbers.  Your screenshot looks like have a small window open and is not full screen. Regardless, why does it even matter? It looks cleaner and better to me... I am sure it says the version if "click" on more or options.

 

EDIT: Nevermind, I missed it says Nighty. You realize that means nothing right? They play with a lot ideas that never make it to the stable channel.

That screenshot is from nightly, i'm running firefox 40 beta 1 and it has no version numbers either.

[oldtimefighter]

That screenshot is from nightly, i'm running firefox 40 beta 1 and it has no version numbers either.

My bad, I did try to update my comment before you replied. Changes in Nighty mean nothing and why is this a big deal again?

[BooBerry]

Firefox 41 will use less memory when running AdBlock Plus

 

The End of Firefox 31 ESR

 

Firefox 39 new contributors

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

I can't believe that mozilla removed version numbers of addons from the main addons page: 

 

 

I have updated the "classic theme restorer" to the latest beta build which lets you bring it back. I hope mozilla sees some sense and brings it back or at least gives us a setting in about:config to re-enable it.

I fail to see why the version numbers matter, it shows them if you open the addon details anyway.

[Konstantine]

I fail to see why the version numbers matter, it shows them if you open the addon details anyway.

Same here. Why do people create drama for every little detail?

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

I fail to see why the version numbers matter, it shows them if you open the addon details anyway.

Because obviously the old Firefox UI was perfect, and change == bad. Look at how he as configured the browser as an example.

[Konstantine]

Because obviously the old Firefox UI was perfect, and change == bad. Look at how he as configured the browser as an example.

Yeah, he has installed lots of addons which make the browser sh**ty, laggy and ugly. If 50-100 people out of all Firefox users do it, it's still not enough. That proves they don't like change and their taste is the same as the browser's look they have achieved after so many addons. Period

 

Edit: Firefox's current UI is beautiful, amazing and easy to use. It can't be compared to the old one(where the orange Firefox button was placed top-left) as well as to Chrome or Opera. I like Edge's simple UI, but Firefox's one is top.

[oldtimefighter]

Firefox 40 beta has been released and here is the full release notes --> https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/40.0beta/releasenotes/

 

• New

  Support for Windows 10 including tablet mode

 

No reason for Windows 10 users to be on the stable channel (or anyone) and with 64-bit support.

[+Red King Subscriber²]

No reason for Windows 10 users to be on the stable channel (or anyone) and with 64-bit support.

Why not? Win Ten is gong to arrive in a month.

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

All they mean is that Firefox can now detect tablet mode (MS didn't make it easy), not that it runs like a Store app in tablet mode.

Even the latest nightly doesn't have Win10 tablet mode fixes in it yet.

[+Red King Subscriber²]

All they mean is that Firefox can now detect tablet mode (MS didn't make it easy), not that it runs like a Store app in tablet mode.

Even the latest nightly doesn't have Win10 tablet mode fixes in it yet.

.... is there an article on this?

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

Not that I'm aware of, it's all going in a bit a time. Best way is to follow the main bugs about it.

Bug 1158143 is the bug for theme changes, Bug 1170714 is for tablet mode support (Bug 1170522 was the changes for letting Firefox know about tablet mode) and Bug 1077146 is the overall bug with Win10 work.

[+Red King Subscriber²]

Does this indicate that Mozilla will be in Win Ten Store?

EDIT: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1163607

"Prepare Firefox for integration in the Windows store"

Dis is good

Edited July 5, 2015 by _Alexander

[oldtimefighter]

Why not? Win Ten is gong to arrive in a month.

Huh? I don't know what you are trying to say... Firefox 39.0 does not have support for Windows 10 tablet mode nor a 64-bit version. I am just saying FF users are better off on the beta channel.

[oldtimefighter]

All they mean is that Firefox can now detect tablet mode (MS didn't make it easy), not that it runs like a Store app in tablet mode.

Even the latest nightly doesn't have Win10 tablet mode fixes in it yet.

Why would I want or need Firefox to be a store app? I would rather them spend their resources getting 64-bit and e10s to stable.

[Boo Berry]

Windows 64-bit binaries and e10s landing in stable is still a ways off.

[oldtimefighter]

Windows 64-bit binaries and e10s landing in stable is still a ways off.

Everything I heard was by fall or the end of year. The original time table for 64-bit was like spring/summer. It's becoming ridiculous as everyone and their bother has a 64-bit browser now.

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

Why would I want or need Firefox to be a store app? I would rather them spend their resources getting 64-bit and e10s to stable.

I meant that existing store apps are all XAML and such, and support full screen mode because they run on Windows 8.

That said, store apps are the future with the changes MS made in 10, 99% of apps can gladly run as store apps and users will benefit (They can be sandboxed, they've got automatic updates, etc.).