Firefox 6 released

[HansV]

Firefox 6 has been officially released. You can get it from the built-in update mechanism or download it from Mozilla.

See Release Notes.

Warning: several existing extensions are incompatible with Firefox 6; they will automatically be disabled.

[Roderunner]

I recommend keeping version 5 till 7 comes out, then upgrade to version 6. ( might not work but worth a try )

[ChrisGreaves]

I recommend keeping version 5 till 7 comes out, then upgrade to version 6. ( might not work but worth a try )

And what, in the meantime, am I to do about my 3.6.18?

[HansV]

Why would you want to do anything about it?

If you wish: Firefox 3.6.20 has also been released on the 16th of August. See Firefox 3.6.20 Release Notes.
Download from Mozilla Firefox 3.6.

[Bigaldoc]

Thunderbird also: Thunderbird 6.0 Released

[ChrisGreaves]

Why would you want to do anything about it?

Good point!
(Please See also "Win7 is more than fins")

[HansV]

I added a remark and some links to my flippant reply.

[ChrisGreaves]

I added a remark and some links to my flippant reply.

"flippant "?
And all these years I've been taking you seriously ... (grin)

Not a problem for me.
I stay well-back of the bleeding-edge of technology for a reason.
But I am considering moving forwards on the browser issue.
I've had a few malicious thingies crop up recently on Malware scans.

[viking33]

I recommend keeping version 5 till 7 comes out, then upgrade to version 6. ( might not work but worth a try )

And what, in the meantime, am I to do about my 3.6.18?

[viking33]

Firefox 6 has been officially released. You can get it from the built-in update mechanism or download it from Mozilla.

See Release Notes.

Warning: several existing extensions are incompatible with Firefox 6; they will automatically be disabled.

I installed both Fx 6 and TB 6.
TB went OK without any incompatibilities.
FX went OK but with one incompatibility ( Open Download ) but I hacked it's install.rdf file to make it max v. 7 and that fixed that.

I am thinking of changing all of the .rdf files to about max ver. 15 or so, to bypass this "monthly" upgrade thing.

[Bigaldoc]

I am thinking of changing all of the .rdf files to about max ver. 15 or so, to bypass this "monthly" upgrade thing.

Wouldn't that compatibility thing make it easier? I only had a couple last time and it made 'em work without any problem. What you're thinking of doing might cause problems somewhere down the road. (I haven't run Fx 6 yet so don't have a report.)

Add-on Compatibility Reporter :: Add-ons for Firefox

[viking33]

I am thinking of changing all of the .rdf files to about max ver. 15 or so, to bypass this "monthly" upgrade thing.

Wouldn't that compatibility thing make it easier? I only had a couple last time and it made 'em work without any problem. What you're thinking of doing might cause problems somewhere down the road. (I haven't run Fx 6 yet so don't have a report.)

Add-on Compatibility Reporter :: Add-ons for Firefox

I tried that "reporter" thing last time around and I forget what it was but didn't like it hanging around or something, so went the .rdf file route. Haven't experienced any noticeable problems yet. Just for kicks, I did change one of the add-ons to max Ver 15. Happy as a clam!

Even Mozilla recommends for alpha and beta users only.

[Bigaldoc]

Good deal - if it works and ya like it, DO IT !!!

PS I haven't done that hack for so long, I've forgotten where the .RDF files are. Can ya refresh my ol' memory, please Bob?

[rettingr]

Why would you want to do anything about it?

If you wish: Firefox 3.6.20 has also been released on the 16th of August. See Firefox 3.6.20 Release Notes.
Download from Mozilla Firefox 3.6.

If I was short on time, would you know if Firefox works on my Win 3.11 machine? OK, just trying to sound like more of a luddite than Chris... I doubt it would fit on my 85 MB harddrive.

"Psst. Just kidding Hans, you really don't have to answer that."

[agibsonsw]

Why would you want to do anything about it?

If you wish: Firefox 3.6.20 has also been released on the 16th of August. See Firefox 3.6.20 Release Notes.
Download from Mozilla Firefox 3.6.

Thank you for these links - 3.6.20 should be fine for me for the moment

BTW I'm in no rush for the latest versions of software, or even updates. They seem to be appearing much more regularly (cf Flash Player). Software is more complex (bigger) then ever before and I'd rather wait until the initial fireworks and excitement have died down.

In particular, I read a quote from an MVP recently advising not to install Office 2010 SP1.

[HansV]

In particular, I read a quote from an MVP recently advising not to install Office 2010 SP1.

Huh?

[viking33]

Good deal - if it works and ya like it, DO IT !!!

PS I haven't done that hack for so long, I've forgotten where the .RDF files are. Can ya refresh my ol' memory, please Bob?

In Win 7 but I think XP is similar.
Instead of me retyping the location out, see John Gray's post HERE

Look in both Firefox and TB folders.

[agibsonsw]

In particular, I read a quote from an MVP recently advising not to install Office 2010 SP1.

Huh?

Please note the issue of SP1 has been escalated due the the complaints of the many... For the time being I would suggest removal of SP1 for Office if you have installed AND if you have not DO NOT...
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Microsoft MVP (Access)

http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/for ... p?t=212868

[Roderunner]

I recommend keeping version 5 till 7 comes out, then upgrade to version 6. ( might not work but worth a try )

I have changed my mind, I removed FF6 & installed Mozilla's Aurora, only 1 addon not compatible is Better Privacy. SO FAR.

[BobH]

I installed Fx 6 but I don't see any of the feature changes they speak about in the "What's New?" blurb.

I'm running on XP Pro SP3. Are the new features only for Win7 users?