Firefox 3.6 beta 1 now available

Posted on Monday, November 02 2009 @ 18:44 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Mozilla has released the first beta version of Firefox 3.6. This new edition uses Gecko 1.9.2 and promises improved JavaScript performance, faster startup time, enhanced responsiveness, support for Personas skins, and many more improvements. You can grab the beta version over here.

This first revision of the Beta of Firefox 3.6 / Gecko 1.9.2 introduces several new features:

* Users can now change their browser’s appearance with a single click, with built in support for Personas. * Firefox 3.6 will alert users about
out of date plugins to keep them safe.
* Open, native video can now be displayed full screen, and supports poster frames.
* Support for the WOFF font format.
* Improved JavaScript performance, overall browser responsiveness and startup time.
* Support for new CSS, DOM and HTML5 web technologies.

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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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