Firefox 1.5 released - UK Web Hosting | Dedicated Server Windows and Linux VPS Forum

**MRGTB** · #1 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 02:07

Firefox 1.5 web browser has been released today for anybody use uses Firefox

mozilla.com/firefox

**Brian** · #2 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 02:10

Ive been using FireFox 1.5 Beta 1 for a while now, and have had no problems. Download it if you havent already tried it htt://mozilla.org/firefox

**targetdesign** · #3 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 02:13

Cool.
Havent had my update icon come up yet though.
Maybe they wait till its quiet to make it pop up.

**Brian** · #4 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 02:15

SOmetimes it takes forever for my FF to pop up with updates, hit the check for updates button

**rapidz.co.uk** · #5 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 02:19

is it any good? What are the advantages/disadvantages?

**Jester** · #6 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 02:23

I bet one of my members complains in the next couple of days saying my website hosting ain't compatible with it... I must pay more attention to FF

**rapidz.co.uk** · #7 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 02:25

i've heard good reviews for firefox, but not sure if i'm ready to make the switch yet. get me?

**AlexC** · #8 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 03:08

Jester - do you not test under Firefox?

I tend to do most of my work referenced to Firefox... I know that most of the world still uses IE but... well i don't.

I even test with Opera now that it's free. My girlfriend switched over to using that the whole time but I find it a bit odd.

If you haven't tried it though you should - you might like it.

**faceh** · #9 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 07:10

firefox is the best browser by far. Simply for the extensions. I love open-source things like this. I now have the multi time in different countries, and the local weather forecast!

**faceh** · #10 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 07:11

oh, and i also recommend the replacement to Outlook Express, Thunderbird! same reasons as above - great for extensions and plugins.

**Eskew** · #11 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 11:25

Why do people use firefox? What are the advantages of it? I ask some people and they don't know, just cause everyone else uses it, they join the band wagon and use it too.

**Gaz** · #12 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 11:34

It's a lot more secure than IE as it doesnt run alot of automated scripts or whatever that spyware gets on you pc through. Also got a built in popup blocker and its just plain cooler

One problem I have had, cant seem to get it to play some sound files embedded in html, say the ones on ytmnd.com for instance, anyone else?

**AlexC** · #13 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 15:25

And Tabbed Browsing - don't forget that!

**Brian** · #14 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 17:05

In laymans terms, FireFox as questions when a website hosting wants to do something, install whatever, run scripts, making you safer, IE just says Hell Yah, making you as safe as guy with a spud gun in a cop shop

**eUK-Martin** · #15 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 17:13

IMO, firefox 1.5 has awesome features. You should visit here to know about its features and you can also download it from there.
mozilla.com/firefox

**Jester** · #16 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexC

Jester - do you not test under Firefox?

I tend to do most of my work referenced to Firefox... I know that most of the world still uses IE but... well i don't.

I even test with Opera now that it's free. My girlfriend switched over to using that the whole time but I find it a bit odd.

If you haven't tried it though you should - you might like it.

A couple of my members, and one of my co-admin's use FireFox - they tend to let me know if i've made any bugs or errors... generally the website hosting is pretty much on the ball.

Personally, I never got on with FF

**thecheekymonkey** · #17 (**permalink**) 30-11-2005, 19:48

ive used firefox before, i like the plugins personally (irc0 etc etc.

i`m gonna have a look at this .