Firefox 2.0 Beta 2 Will Launch Thursday (tomorrow)

[ahfunaki]

seems good, just wish I could use plainoldfavorites with it...

[iconoclast]

We will see if the memory issues are fixed...

[crazzyyfool]

Do any extensions work with FF2?

[Joel]

Why is it Mozilla drops a bunch of features, "oh its ok, I understand." but microsoft drops features, OMG MICROSOFT SUXX0RZ! This site is so biased its pitiful.

Most likely because Firefox has always been good, whereas IE was a pile of crap until version 7?

[Slimy]

Most likely because Firefox has always been good, whereas IE was a pile of crap until version 7?

IE was not a pile of crap until version 7. IE6 was good when it was released, the problem was it wasn't updated for ages. If it was so crap until v7 came out, why did alternative browsers not arrive sooner? Alternative browsers like Firefox/Opera appeared toward the end of IE6's 'lifespan' because security was crap, because no new versions were being developped.

[Shannon]

Just downloaded it. Wasn't really fond of all the glossy icons at first, but I'm warming up to them. Missing extensions already though. :(

(Although I will say the spell check is awesome!)

Alternative browsers like Firefox/Opera appeared toward the end of IE6's 'lifespan' because security was crap, because no new versions were being developped.

Alternative browsers were around, and just as popular as IE, back in the v4 era. Microsoft killed them off by integrating IE into Windows and its only since late-IE6, when people actually starting caring about security and web standards, that alternatives became popular again.

[myNando]

Noticed the "win" in neowin.net? :whistle:

Neofox.net :p

Neomac.net

Neolin.net

Neoopera.net (lol)

Neoceilingcat.net

<~ dumbass

[mvprj84]

Looks sweet...just tried the portable version:

[Smigit]

IE was not a pile of crap until version 7. IE6 was good when it was released, the problem was it wasn't updated for ages. If it was so crap until v7 came out, why did alternative browsers not arrive sooner? Alternative browsers like Firefox/Opera appeared toward the end of IE6's 'lifespan' because security was crap, because no new versions were being developped.

To add to that why didnt Netscape 7 or Mozilla capitilise on this oppotunity if IE was so poor?

IE6 wasnt crap. It was for a very long time the best browser available assuming it was secured. In the last 24 months it's definetly fallen behind but for a very long time it was up there with the best, if not the best. It may not have always had the most features but unlike some of the alternatives it didnt hog your system resources doing what it did.

I'd take FFx anyday for sure but I don't think IE6 was the as bad as some made out and I sure as hell didnt see any alternatives until Firefox (well firebird when I began using it). Ohh thats not including opera but that was still a commercial app at the time. Mozilla (Suite/seamonkey) began to get fairly decent at 1.5 but it was always overly heavy for a browser.

. Microsoft killed them off by integrating IE into Windows and its only since late-IE6, when people actually starting caring about security and web standards, that alternatives became popular again.

MS didnt kill them off, they fell behind at a crucial point in the IT boom. Netscape (the only real competition) didnt release a version for many years and when they dropped Netscape 6 it was a bloated piece of junk so most people stayed away. In all honesty their lack of decent upgrades in that period was akin to MS's in the past few years with IE6. IE integration may not have helped but you cant look past the fact that IE is still integrated yet Opera and FFX are doing more for alternative browsers than any other browsers have done in a long time. Most of the other alternative browsers were based off IE anyway. Edited August 31, 2006 by Smigit

[autodefe]

Do any extensions work with FF2?

So far Adblock, Bugmenot, Gmail Manager, Drag de Go, and Google Toolbar are working for me.

I'm using the OS X version (if that matters).

[Rogue`]

So far Adblock, Bugmenot, Gmail Manager, Drag de Go, and Google Toolbar are working for me.

I'm using the OS X version (if that matters).

Normally if you already have the extension installed when u install ff2.0b2 the extensions will continue to work....but if you install fresh then ff will say they are incompatible....but there is a nice extension out there that will make any extension work with ff2.0b :)

Nightly Tester Tools, nice extension add-on :)

[ghoul2oo3]

Would anybody mind posting a screenshot for me, or has it remained the same as the concept design posted a few months back?

[autodefe]

Normally if you already have the extension installed when u install ff2.0b2 the extensions will continue to work....but if you install fresh then ff will say they are incompatible....but there is a nice extension out there that will make any extension work with ff2.0b :)

Nightly Tester Tools, nice extension add-on :)

I don't know if this is entirely true. While the ones I posted DID work after upgrading, these ones did not:

CustomizeGoogle

Fission

gTranslate

Stop-or-Reload Button

And I have an older build of NTT that didn't work (I'm aware there's a 2.0b version out there, I'm just too lazy to install).

[supernova_00]

Undo Closed Tabs Button works for this version also

[xpgeek]

Build date of official beta 2? Same as rc 2?

[AaronMT]

Like the browser, hate the theme. What's with this fascination with glass and gloss? Can anyone explain?

[duntkno]

how did you guys install this, did you install over 1.5.0.6 ? or uninstalled it first.... howd you do it, and does it make a difference?

how did u install the portable version, i cant seem to get it right, it asks me to overwrite some files? it seems there are 2 of the same kind of thing in there or something..

[Crazysah]

I am downloading now. Hopefully it will be good.

[duntkno]

nvm i got it to work.

[mancode20]

What's the string on this? I got Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1b2) Gecko/20060821 Firefox/2.0b2 Is that official beta 2 or just one of the RC's? Cause I installed it ontop of the other RC2. Just want to make sure I have the official release.

[velkymx]

Can we download just the theme for FF1.5?

[shockz]

Like the browser, hate the theme. What's with this fascination with glass and gloss? Can anyone explain?

People like shiny things????

[JockStrap]

firefox isn't slow on my computer... maybe your running a hunk of junk? lol. i'm on a 2.3ghz dual core amd with a gig of ram and its fine.

1. Capitalization is your friend.

2. "you're"

3. Not everyone has the available money to spend on a brand new PC that's all tricked out.

4. Calling someone's PC a "hunk of junk" is offensive.

[scaramonga]

Adblock wont work.

Paste & Go wont work.

I love the new spell checker.......but without the above extensions......its a no-go for me.....back to 1.5.0.6!

RoboForm works OK.......you need to use the Beta 2 adapter ;)

**Edit**

I take it back.....lol.....Paste and Go 2 0.3.2 works just fine.....as does Adblock Plus 0.7.1.2!

:D

Edited August 31, 2006 by scaramonga

[+Neyht Subscriber²]

Pretty much any extension still in development will work in Firefox beta 2 now. If there isn't then the extension can be modified to install either manually or by use of another extension. It's the themes that I have the most trouble with.