Firefox 1.5

Firefox 1.5

Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by satchmo on Sat Dec 24th 2005 at 11:11pm
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Has anyone else made the upgrade already? Is it worth it?

When I read the
release note
, there doesn't seem to be any dramatic or
significant improvement over version 1.0
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Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by SuperCobra on Sat Dec 24th 2005 at 11:13pm
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Ur a bit out on the times.....1.7 is out

EDIT: Okay now im lost...I have version 1.0.7 I just checked their site and 1.5 is out? Im lost.
Life is like a box of chocolates u never know what you'll get you might get a.....scream.
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Myrk- on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 12:35am
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As far as I've seen, its less compatible than the previous firefox... so no, don't upgrade because even less will work!
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Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by G.Ballblue on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 12:36am
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Meh, if ain't broke don't fix it. I'll stick with what I have,
:smile: Until I hear better things about this new version of FF, that
is.

Or some would say: "If it ain't broke -- you're not trying!"
Breaking the laws of mapping since 2003 and doing a damn fine job at it
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by rs6 on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 2:52am
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I got 1.5.

Its different. the options windwos is different, and that about the only differnec i notice.
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Biological Component on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 2:08pm
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1.5 can actually use your desktop theme correctly.
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Myrk- on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 2:27pm
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So can I.E... Seriously, I don't see any benefits...
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Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by wil5on on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 2:29pm
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rs6 said:
I got 1.5.

Its different. the options windwos is different, and that about the only differnec i notice.
Obviously, no spell check has been implemented yet... :rolleyes:
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Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by rs6 on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 5:29pm
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rs6 said:
I got 1.5.
Its different. the options windwos is different, and that about the only differnec i notice.
Obviously, no spell check has been implemented yet... :rolleyes:
I can;t type either, let alone spell :smile:
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Biological Component on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 6:09pm
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in favour of Firefox I've got 2 words:

CTRL T
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Dark Tree on Sun Dec 25th 2005 at 6:24pm
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two more words:

CTRL W
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Forceflow on Mon Dec 26th 2005 at 9:02pm
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It is worth the update surely.
Because after that, there's no need to go and download those firefox updates.

The new update function will do it automatically. When updating to a new version, it will disable extensions and themes that aren't compatible yet, so your profile doesn't screw up. Also, 1.5 fixed some nasty security holes.
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Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Tue Dec 27th 2005 at 3:27am
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I updated my FF on my desktop and it's almost impossible to post
here. The reply box is all black and there's code floating all
over the place.

Stick with 1.0.7
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by rs6 on Tue Dec 27th 2005 at 3:43am
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I don;t have any problems with 1.5. POsting here is the same for me as with 1.0.7
Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Forceflow on Tue Dec 27th 2005 at 2:38pm
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I updated my FF on my desktop and it's almost impossible to post
here. The reply box is all black and there's code floating all
over the place.

Stick with 1.0.7
Disable Javascript posting in your snarkpit preferences. Lep promised to fix it, but he's been a bit busy, I think.
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Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by satchmo on Wed Dec 28th 2005 at 4:44pm
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Posted 2005-12-28 4:44pm
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I took the bait and upgraded. It works pretty well. I can definitely notice a difference in performance.

However, I do have to turn Javascript off for the SnarkPit.
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Re: Firefox 1.5 Posted by Forceflow on Wed Dec 28th 2005 at 5:37pm
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If you don't like goofing around with files in your profile folder and want to apply speed tweaks to firefox, google for the extension called "FasterFox". It's a pretty nifty way to boost browser speed.
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