UPDATED FIREFOX 9 Released was [Firefox 9 Beta 3 released]

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Demoman

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Missed this one until today due to the Holiday.  Mozilla released another update to it’s Firefox 9, now in Beta 3.

With a expected Release date of December 20th, 2011 the next implementation of the Firefox browser is a great choice for a browser.  Mozilla’s website shows they are expecting to roll it out before it’s target date.  Grab your copy of the Beta or Aurora release here and give it a try.

What’s new in this version of Firefox BETA:

  • Type Inference: Firefox Beta adds Type Inference to make JavaScript significantly faster. To learn more about how rich websites and Web apps with lots of pictures, videos and 3D graphics will load faster in Firefox, check out this blog post.
  • Mac OS X Lion Support: Firefox Beta has a new look that matches the Mac OS X Lion application toolbar and icon styles. Firefox Beta also supports the two finger swipe navigation gesture and makes it easier to use multiple monitors.
  • Do Not Track JavaScript Detection: Firefox Beta enables JavaScript to show developers when users choose to opt-out of behavioral tracking with the Do Not Track privacy feature.
  • Chunked XHR Support: Firefox Beta supports chunking for XHR requests so websites can receive data that’s part of a large XHR download in progress. This helps developers make websites and Web apps faster, especially those that download large sets of data or via AJAX.
  • If you’re a developer, please visit the Firefox for Developers page.

UPDATE 12-20-2011 – Firefox 9 Officially released, touting 20-30% speed increase to Javascript.   Source: Techspot

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About Demoman

Over 20 years in the IT Industry it's time I gave back as well as tried a hand and sharing some of the things I see and know on a daily basis. I've worked for Dell, HP and Apple Computers. As well as a Computerized Testing firm were I served at their IT Manager. Each have taught me alot about technology, over the years I've also been involved with Beta Testing products like the Roomba, and software for Dungeon's and Dragons Online, as well Star Trek Online both I was involved with the Beta Test. If your interested in knowing more. Drop me a line I'd be happy to talk shop with ya.
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One Response to UPDATED FIREFOX 9 Released was [Firefox 9 Beta 3 released]

  1. avatar Demoman says:
    December 16, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Beta 6 was pushed out today. Release date appears to be Dec. 20, 2011.
    More details: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Releases/Firefox_9/Test_Plan#Community_Support_3