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Firefox 3.7 – Interface Redesign (take two!)

Mozilla has released a few new screenshots of their latest Firefox 3.7 theme and interface revisions.  I’m happy to see the bookmark toolbar is back, and the loading bar on top of the tabs is a very interesting idea. 

Here is the old Revision 01 version of Firefox 3.7’s interface:

Mockup Firefox 3.7 - 1st Version 

Here is the brand new Revision 02 of the Firefox 3.7 interface:

Mockup Firefox 3.7 - 2nd Version

In comparison, I do have to say I like the direction they are going with this.  Here are some of the features included and mentioned when discussing the Vista/Windows 7 version of the interface:

  • Embracing Glass: Toolbar and Tabs using Glass. Buttons translucent and slightly glossy to meld with the toolbar. Raised 3D look to achieve tactile "feel".
  • Page and Tools Buttons: Page and Tools on the Navigation Bar.
  • Bookmark Bar: Bookmarks bar on by default. New Bookmarks "widget" containing the bookmarks menu contents.
  • Home Tab: Home tab containing your homepage to start. Expanded functionality planned for 4.0.

To get more information and amazing screenshots, be sure to check out the Windows 3.7 theme mockups page on the Mozilla.org wiki.

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  • mojo
    first one is nicer
  • Menu Bar gone huh?
  • Funtomas
    Can't but agree with bpbp. Mitch, the revision 02 is more cluttered then its predecessor. Kinda wrong direction of development. OK, I'll shout it aloud: bookmarks belong under single menu item, much the same way IE does it. It's easily discoverable and win folks are used to it.
    To rephrase Lance Armstrong, every pixel counts.
  • bpbp
    I dont get it - are they completely off the reality?
    Look at the Chrome, Safari or Opera - simple, uncluttered, efficient.

    Look at those interfaces and than on screenshot above - and there is nothing to say...
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