Firefox 2 alpha 1 Bon Echo available

Posted on Wednesday, March 22 2006 @ 23:36 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

The first alpha version of Firefox 2 is now publicly available.

Changes to tabbed browsing behavior

New data storage layer for bookmarks and history (using SQLlite)

Extended search plugin format

Updates to the extension system to provide enhanced security and to allow for easier localization of extensions

Support for SVG text using svg:textPath

List of notable bug fixes

You can download it over here.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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