Firefox 3 Download Day Today

BT17R · 06-17-2008, 09:25 AM

Available after 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

http://www.spreadfirefox.com/node?id=235251

So, I've read pros and cons regarding security issues and am still unsure. Opinions?

***Corey*** · 06-17-2008, 09:26 AM

Bob, do we need to DL it, or can the current one update itself from the Help menu?

I read about it in my PC mags, will upgrade soon.

BT17R · 06-17-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Bob, do we need to DL it, or can the current one update itself from the Help menu?

I read about it in my PC mags, will upgrade soon.

I don't know, at least from a quick scan of the link. We should know more later today.

BT17R · 06-17-2008, 02:27 PM

Corey, just d/l v.3. It overwrites existing files, no uninstall required. They say all bookmarks and settings are retained, but it won't work with Vista.

Just kidding, it works with most everything.

***Corey*** · 06-17-2008, 02:44 PM

Bummer on the Vista, that is what is on my laptop.

Bob, trying to update my main PC with XP Pro, and Firefox's updater times out.
Must be from all the downloading taking place.

I can wait awhile, I want to see if it will update itself from the Help menu later.
If not, I will get the 3 version later on.

**Elvota** · 06-17-2008, 03:03 PM

I just downloaded FF3... then when I went to install, it recognized the old version and seemed to update no problem.

BT17R · 06-17-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Bummer on the Vista, that is what is on my laptop.

I was kidding about Vista and included a disclaimer!

It took me hours to get a connection. It installed fine, but the fonts were huge. After some Windows tweaking and re-boot, got them back to normal.

I got an alert that some part of AVG doesn't work yet, and neither does Roboform, so I'll be with IE7 until they update.

***Corey*** · 08-27-2008, 03:19 PM

Firefox now offers the upgrade via the Help menu.
Before it did not, it would only upgrade version 2.
Now it will take it to version 3.1.

Did my PC at work first, then I did my PVR PC in the spare room.
Just did my gaming rig that is my main PC.
Will do the laptop later when I fire itup.

Here is a speed test after upgrading Firefox.

Pretty good since my service is 8 megabit down, and 3 megabit up.
24 megabit is the norm most of the time.
If I take the router out of the equation, I can get close to 30 megabit sometimes.

All of my plugins for Firefox are compatible too with the upgrade to version 3.

Tacoclimber · 08-27-2008, 04:00 PM

Just did mine. Unfortunately, I had a couple of plugins that weren't compatible. Oh well. I like it, though, overall.

I LOVE Adblock. Makes surfing a whole lot nicer...

***Corey*** · 08-27-2008, 04:40 PM

Yeah, actually Ad Block Plus is the only plugin I run on my three home computers.

On the laptop right now, and just upgraded it to 3.1.
So far I like it.

Wireless with the laptop is not as fast as my hard wired PCs though.

06-17-2008, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,140	Firefox 3 Download Day Today Available after 10:00 AM Pacific Time. http://www.spreadfirefox.com/node?id=235251 So, I've read pros and cons regarding security issues and am still unsure. Opinions? __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound Last edited by BT17R : 06-17-2008 at 09:31 AM.

06-17-2008, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,776	Bob, do we need to DL it, or can the current one update itself from the Help menu? I read about it in my PC mags, will upgrade soon. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

06-17-2008, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,140	Corey, just d/l v.3. It overwrites existing files, no uninstall required. They say all bookmarks and settings are retained, but it won't work with Vista. Just kidding, it works with most everything. __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

06-17-2008, 02:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,776	Bummer on the Vista, that is what is on my laptop. Bob, trying to update my main PC with XP Pro, and Firefox's updater times out. Must be from all the downloading taking place. I can wait awhile, I want to see if it will update itself from the Help menu later. If not, I will get the 3 version later on. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

06-17-2008, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,442	I just downloaded FF3... then when I went to install, it recognized the old version and seemed to update no problem. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

08-27-2008, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,776	Firefox now offers the upgrade via the Help menu. Before it did not, it would only upgrade version 2. Now it will take it to version 3.1. Did my PC at work first, then I did my PVR PC in the spare room. Just did my gaming rig that is my main PC. Will do the laptop later when I fire itup. Here is a speed test after upgrading Firefox. Pretty good since my service is 8 megabit down, and 3 megabit up. 24 megabit is the norm most of the time. If I take the router out of the equation, I can get close to 30 megabit sometimes. All of my plugins for Firefox are compatible too with the upgrade to version 3. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

08-27-2008, 04:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,495	Just did mine. Unfortunately, I had a couple of plugins that weren't compatible. Oh well. I like it, though, overall. I LOVE Adblock. Makes surfing a whole lot nicer... __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok?

08-27-2008, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,776	Yeah, actually Ad Block Plus is the only plugin I run on my three home computers. On the laptop right now, and just upgraded it to 3.1. So far I like it. Wireless with the laptop is not as fast as my hard wired PCs though. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

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