2010

Firefox Release Recap: January Week 1

Just Released Firefox 3.0.17 – January 5, 2010 Firefox 3.5.7 – January 5, 2010 Firefox 3.6RC1 – January 8, 2010 Schedule this Coming Week None Future Release Firefox 3.0.18 – February 2, 2010 Firefox 3.5.8 – February 2, 2010 Firefox 3.6 – TBA Firefox 3.7 – TBA

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Chrome Conundrums

As I mentioned, I use Chrome for flash based games and the browser is great. However there are two behaviours that have puzzle me about Chrome. When the application is maximized I can not access the Windows Task Bar (set on auto-hide) by putting my mouse at the bottom of the screen. Yes, I can still get to the Task Bar via the Windows Key. If Chrome is in the foreground (active application), Windows will not activate the power-save mode on my monitor after the normal period of inactivity. If Chrome is in the background (and even if it is…

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Firefox 3.0.17 Released

Mozilla has released the 17th stability and security update for the Firefox 3 browser. For more information about What’s New in Firefox 3.0.17, check out the Firefox 3.0.17 Release Notes. Current Firefox 3 users may obtain Firefox 3.0.17 manually via the Check for Updates… option from the Help menu. Automatic upgrade (for those who have this feature enabled) should occur within the next 24-48 hours. Alternatively, users may also download Firefox 3.0.17 directly via getfirefox.com wp-login.php?action=auth&redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fffextensionguru.wordpress.com%2F%2Fwp-admin%2F

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Firefox 3.5.7 Released

Firefox 3.5.7 was released on January 5th. See complete Release Notes for full details. Auto-updates should be occurring in the next 24-48 hours, otherwise users may get the latest update by going to Help menu and selecting Check For Updates. Also, a reminder from Mozilla Developer Network, If you’re still using Firefox 2.0.0.x, this version is no longer supported and contains known security vulnerabilities. Please upgrade to Firefox 3.5 by downloading Firefox 3.5.6 from www.firefox.com.

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IE Market Share slipped in 2009

From The Microsoft Blog: In one short year, Google’s Chrome Web browser tripled its market share. In December, it overtook Apple Safari as the third-place browser as the reigning leader, Microsoft Internet Explorer, continued slipping during 2009. According to Net Applications, Chrome ended 2009 with a claim on 4.63 percent of the market, after starting out at just 1.52 percent. During the same period, Safari and Mozilla Firefox also each gained market share, chipping away at IE’s still-dominant hold on the browser market. In January 2009, Internet Explorer had a 69.72 percent share. By the end of December, its market…

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Firefox Release Recap: December Week 5

Just Released None Schedule this Coming Week Firefox 3.0.17 – January 5, 2010 Firefox 3.5.7 – January 5, 2010 Future Release Firefox 3.0.18 – February 2, 2010 Firefox 3.5.8 – February 2, 2010 Firefox 3.6 – TBA Firefox 3.7 – TBA

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