If you haven’t made the jump yet, there are a few files you may want to make sure you back up before going from Firefox 2 to Firefox 3. The first would be your password files. These files are located in your profile folder.
Backup the Firefox files called:
signons.txt
signons2.txt
key3.db
Copy and past them into the place you want to back them up to, and you are done. To restore them, make sure you don’t have Firefox running and then go [...]
Want to use Firefox 3’s Vista theme on Windows XP or use Windows XP’s theme for Firefox 3 on Vista?
Now you have the choice to switch between these without having to change your computer’s operating system. Two new theme solutions for either XP or Vista have surfaced (they are experimental right now) on Firefox’s add-ons site.
Download the Firefox 3 themes here:
XP’s Theme on Vista 1.0 (for Firefox 3)
Vista’s Theme on XP 1.0 (for Firefox 3)
So if you use XP [...]
Already tired of the default Firefox 3 theme? Here are 5 of the best of the best when it comes to changing up the look and feel of Mozilla’s latest web browsing creation. If you find any other good ones leave a comment and let us know.
Silvermel
I have been using Silvermel since RC2 of Firefox 3 and it is still possibly my top favorite when it comes to Firefox 3 theme alternatives.
Phoenity Reborn
Continuing the “phoenity” line of themes, this newest [...]
If your still waiting on downloading Firefox 3, and you haven’t been pushed yet to upgrade or give it a shot, this flash walkthrough video should be all the inspiration you need. Go check out Mozilla user experience guru Mike Beltzner demonstrates some of Firefox 3’s best features. You will not be let down.
(via Lifehacker)
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/ June 17, 2008 -
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So you woke up early, ran to your PC, wanted to download Firefox 3 and you see there is no buzz about it yet. Did you mark the right day on your calendar?
Yes, today is Download Day for Firefox 3.
Right now we are just waiting for Mountain View, California, USA at 10:00:00 AM. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to happen. At that time the switch will be flipped and Firefox 3 will be ready for the masses!
To help with the time [...]
/ June 16, 2008 -
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So as you anticipate getting your hands on Firefox 3 tomorrow, do you think it will be worth the wait? Due to memory issues and problems with multiple tabs Firefox 2 has kinda been the picked on step child of the Firefox releases. Personally Firefox 2 never caused me any big issues, but for others it is a different issue.
Also, what comes next after Firefox 3? Here is what Mike Shroepfer, Mozilla VP of Technology has had to say on [...]
/ June 15, 2008 -
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The Mozilla Add-ons site has finally given us the theme update we have been looking for. With the re-launch of the Firefox Add-ons site some were disappointed that themes went to the back burner. Well now they have a snazzy new interface to be browsed through:
Another new addition to the Firefox Add-ons site is the “Advanced” search tool that will let you pick out and search through the themes and extensions.
To learn more about the “behind the [...]
Today we are here to morn a great loss to the Firefox add-on world. Google Browser Sync was a good little extension. It kept my bookmarks and passwords synced between many a PC.
According to Lifehacker, it will continue to be supported for Firefox 2 through 2008 but there are no plans to bring it over to Firefox 3.
For those of you who want to continue to use Firefox 2, we’ll maintain support for old versions of Google Browser [...]
This is one of those “under the radar, but still cool” features of Firefox 3 I haven’t heard much praise about.
You can now search through your saved password information. This is great for those of us who often forget what login we used with what web site and don’t want to go scroll happy going down the list to maybe find the right result.
To check it out, go to Tools, Options and then the Security Tab. Then click on [...]
/ June 12, 2008 -
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Firefox 3 will be making it’s way to the general public on June 17th! Next Tuesday the rest of the world will be able to see what I’ve seen the last few weeks.
Firefox 3 is really awesome.
After 34 months of hard work, determination and the contributions of thousands it is time to put your party hats one and celebrate! As they say, Firefox 3 will be the best browser, period.
Speaking of awesome, victory and the like you [...]