Mozilla Firefox Official Thread

[PurpleGaga27 40]

Firefox ESR version 10.0? Wow.

 

What's the difference between a normal version of Firefox and the ESR (extended support release) version?

[Doctor Destiny 41]

I don't get constant version upgrades. I get security updates though. I have 10.0.11.

[TheProwe 0]

I have been on the Firefox ESR 10 channel since a few weeks it first came out and I'll slowly be moving unto the ESR 17 channel (multiple PCs)..

[Guest Stevie_K]

As a Chrome user, I find it amusing how much hizzle hazzle you guys can stir up about version numbering and updating. How many times did I notice Chrome updating or changing compatibility with any add-ons? ---> 0

 

I don't even know what version of Chrome I am running ^0^ inb4 hatemachines arrive.

[PurpleGaga27 40]

Due to unknown issues using the search bar and the Google search website in Firefox 17 which don't work (not sure if it's the plugins affected to this), I had to upgrade to Firefox 18, which is now released. I also found that similar issue in Firefox 15.0.1 but it was less problematic.

[Plok 327]

Jubilee!!! 20.0.1!

Please.

[PurpleGaga27 40]

Updating from 18.0.2 to version 20 for the last time before heading to the ESR version of Firefox. Looks like the looks and features Firefox 20 felt like Firefox 5.0 by now (really). It's been over two years since Firefox 4.0 had been released.

 

I also updated portable Google Chrome from version 22 to version 26 and it appears that version 28 is in development.

Edited April 12, 2013 by zocom7

[Doctor Destiny 41]

Version 20? I'm on 17.0.5. ESR is awesome.

[Luk3us 63]

So after a few minor mishappens on my computer I have upgraded from 13.0 to 20!

 

Aside from a few cosmetic changes, I'm not seeing much difference...

 

Oh that and the close all tabs dialog is ****ed.. Well it was.

[Plok 327]

Now I have a Download history button next to the Home button. That's handy, at least.

[PurpleGaga27 40]

Mozilla decided to change something for the greater good, taking aim on what Google did to Chrome:

http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/01/mozilla-readies-major-firefox-redesign-as-it-ponders-what-the-browser-of-the-future-should-look-like/

 

A major re-design for the upcoming Firefox 25 = possibly Firefox 5.0.

 

From Firefox 4 to Firefox 24 = still the Firefox 4.0 series.

Edited June 2, 2013 by zocom7

[Sonic 295]

So Firefox is up to version 23 or something now... who gives a **** really.... but I've only just noticed they have made some subtle changes to the Firefox icon in recent months....

 

http://blog.mozilla.org/creative/2013/06/27/a-new-firefox-logo-for-a-new-firefox-era/

 

[Luk3us 63]

I noticed the change in logo, but didn't think anything of it.. Does that make sense?

[PurpleGaga27 40]

The fox is less textured and the earth globe has no bright glossiness.

 

Firefox 23.... I am on to Chrome 28.

Edited August 19, 2013 by zocom7

[PurpleGaga27 40]

It's been about two months without a new Firefox update. Since version 4.0 to version 24.0, it's been 21 versions of the same old Firefox look.

 

As of today, Firefox 25 is released!

 

 

Well here's the thing, I now have four different versions of Firefox:

Firefox 3.0.19 (the original install)

Firefox 20 (portable version and the one my dad's using)

Firefox 25 (new portable version)

Firefox ESR 17.0.9 (portable version)

 

Still I think Firefox 25 should have been the real Firefox 5.0 though.

Edited October 29, 2013 by zocom7

[Doctor Destiny 41]

I'm on 24.1.0 right now.

[PurpleGaga27 40]

New versions of Firefox 26 and Firefox ESR 24.0.2 (a huge update from version 17) = no difference at all.

 

I expected better speed and RAM performance but Chrome still beats out the speed while Firefox is more safer on its security and better RAM performance.

 

The biggest RAM pain on a browser is playing Plants vs Zombies Adventures under Chrome 31; definitely needs more than 1 GB of RAM to use, and it's no wonder why the FPS is lagging despite using a 1 MBbits DSL.

Edited December 17, 2013 by zocom7

[Doctor Destiny 41]

What's Firefox up to now anyway? 27 or 28? My cool ESR releases are keeping me behind. xD

[PurpleGaga27 40]

Looks like Mozilla is throwing in the towel not to update their browser with a Metro UI feeling (just because most Firefox users hate the Win8 idea): http://www.zdnet.com/mozilla-abandons-development-of-metro-firefox-for-windows-8-7000027346/

 

I could have expected a new look of Firefox with a Windows 7 feel, rather than a similar look to Chrome.

Edited March 15, 2014 by zocom7

[Sonic 295]

Firefox 29.0.1 is out now. Finally an update with a new improved interface.

 

[Luk3us 63]

I just use the classic firefox addon.

[Nyerguds 102]

Firefox 29.0.1 is out now. Finally an update with a new improved interface.

You mean, they copied Chrome.

[Plok 327]

You have no idea how ridiculous this looks on the WinXP Royale Blue theme

[Doctor Destiny 41]

FireChrome... ChromeFox... it's all the same. Not a fan of it since I use things that can't be accessed with that crappy interface.

[Sonic 295]

You mean, they copied Chrome.

That's what I thought when I first saw it after the update. A Chrome like appearance.