Firefox 2.0.0.3

quote:from here


"Firefox 2.0.0.3 and 2.0.0.4

In order to fix a small number of serious regressions, we are looking to do a very quick 2.0.0.3/1.5.0.11 release to pick up some fixes for recent regressions. 2.0.0.4/1.5.0.12 will be the next regular security/stability releases.
2.0.0.3 blockers
We are going to be looking at nominations over the next few days, based on the following criteria:

* Significant regression since Firefox 2 with a well-tested and well-understood patch
* Major public security bugs (if any appear) (sg:high and sg:critical)

This is a very high bar, we are hoping to freeze Tuesday evening at 6 PM PST (all confirmed blockers already have patches) and have builds available for testing starting on Wednesday. If you have a bug that meets this criteria please get that nominated as soon as possible. Drivers will be meeting daily at 10 AM PST to address nominations and approvals."

OK I must admit that the only issue that I've had with 2.0.0.1 and 2.0.0.2 was a complete system freezing when browsing ssl secured https web sites.I had to force a shutdown of my PC may be 20 times because of that. I have not read that the issue occurred on other systems than mine, though. Don't know if that comes from Vista, UAC, or just 2.0.0.2...let's wait and see.

updating: there was apparently a misunderstanding on the release date of Firefox 2.0.0.3. as the date I gave you earlier seems only to concern some kind of internal testing in the Mozilla dev team.

Firefox not starting: tip!

OK say you launch Firefox and nothing happens. You try again, and again, and still get no result. First thing to try is launching the task manager, either in XP or Vista. If you see firefox.exe is running, just end the process, and try again. If it still does not work, go to your profile folder and see if a file named "parent.lock" still appears. This file is supposed to be naturally erased everytime Firefox is closed normally. It's there when Firefox is in use to tell the system that your profile is in use. Well now, after a crash from Firefox, this file might still reside in your profile, and block a Firefox restart. Then just delete parent.lock, and restart Firefox. That should work.
More on that here

FIREFOX 2.0.0.2

MAJOR SECURITY UPDATE FOR FIREFOX! upgrade now from 2.0.0.1 to 2..0.0.2. You can do it directly from the Firefox window, or download the new updated version here. And here is a link to the release notes. The new version seems to include security updates and more compatibility with Vista.

Google Toolbar 3.0 for Firefox: bug!

That's been driving me mad all day today. I have tried everything, from uninstalling Firefox, reinitializing the toolbars and buttons, even reallocating the bloody pagefile , no result!I've even thought that it could be Vista... The issue I'm talking about is getting an extremely choppy scrolling in Firefox windows as soon as the mouse cursor passes over links. A couple of minutes ago I disabled the Google toolbar, which I normally find very useful. AND HERE WE ARE: THE BUG IS GONE!
Don't worry I won't leave it there, I need that toolbar, will re-enable it, and troubleshoot it until I find what in it brings that extremely upsetting choppy scrolling of web pages in Firefox. More as it comes...

updating:It sounds like this Google Toolbar Version 3.0.20070201W, even when remaining as the only enabled extension in Firefox, brings the bug. It's a no go.

Firefox 2.0 and WMP

as you've probably noticed, Firefox 2 does not detect the presence of Windows Media Player in your system. The cause is that the needed plugins are not there, since WMP turned 11 I suppose. He is a link where you can find all the explanations and the dll files you will have to paste into the plugin folder of Firefox.

microsoft technet forum
mozillazine solution
download page 1
download page 2
download page 3

the files you need are called:
npdsplay.dll
npwmsdrm.dll
npdrmv2.dll

Firefox: part II (extensions)

extensions that you MUST have:
Adblock Plus
CustomizeGoogle
Firefox Showcase
Flashgot
Google Toolbar
Google Preview
MR Tech Local Install
New Tab Button on Tab Bar
New Tab Home Page
NoScript (a must have for security)
PDF download
QuickZoom
ShowIp (a must have too)

I'm not gonna go through a detailed description of each one. Just search for ad-ons directly from the Firefox interface or visit that page.

firefox

think it's time to speak about THE browser. ladies and gentlemen, please welcome: FIREFOX
no need to say that it's got everything, and don't you tell me that may be Opera is, or is not,NO.
Firefox is definitely the best browser, ever. Once you get addicted, you won't even consider what's his name as a browser. Shame on Microsoft. their new version of IE is no challenge to Firefox. Firefox has got absolutely no competitor in the field. Not to mention extensions, plugins and themes, extreme security, fantastic integrated password manager, fantastic auto-update features, brilliant design in every way. No to mention either that it's got a close friend, named GOOGLE.
Someone told me recently that these 2, very close friends, might one of these days wipe Microsoft out of the map. I do not wish such a scenario, I'd rather see Microsoft reacting more quickly, and more efficiently. My first suggestion is that if they're not ready ( I did not say able) to develop a good browser, they should get rid of it. My second suggestion is that if they're ready to make a good one, then make it for christ's sake.