Firefox 2 final officially available

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Firefox 2 final officially available

by Jordan Running Oct 24th 2006

Reader Paul was the first to alert us that the final version of Firefox 2 is officially available for download. You can read the release notes in the usual place. In case you haven't tried out a recent release candidate, new in Firefox 2 is an updated theme, built-in phishing protection, as-you-type search suggestions, Session Restore, improved feed previews and subscription options, inline spell check, microsummaries, a.k.a. Live Titles, and a variety of security, performance, user interface, and technology enhancements. So what are you waiting for? Download it now!

[Thanks, Paul!]

Tags: browser, firefox, firefox 2, free, mozilla, open source, OpenSource, web, web browser, WebBrowser

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Haochi said 6:23PM on 10-24-2006

Before downloading the update, I tried to use Help-Check for Updates, but it doesn't work, so I just download it straight from the site. :D

Chris O'Rourke said 6:50PM on 10-24-2006

This is great. Although it'd be nice if the inline spell check automatically fixed grammatical errors. Hopefully this will seriously curtail the recent trend in not proofreading blog before posting them that certain famous sites have been doing (a few sister sites to this one especially).
All in all this is easily the best browser I've ever seen and the sheer number of tweaks and usability additions will seriously undermine the overblown IE7 hype.

Josh said 8:48PM on 10-24-2006

Quick question, I updated to 2.0 yesterday and it is still showing the build number in the title bar. Have I completely upgraded (And this is something that stays there) or do I need to uninstall and reinstall to rid myself of the RC3?

It says Build 2006101023 if it helps at all. :)

Chris O'Rourke said 8:54PM on 10-24-2006

Yeah, while the full release is the same as the release from yesterday the build # is built into the release candidate version. You may be able to just install over top of the existing install though.

Josh said 9:17PM on 10-24-2006

Yeah, installing over it didn't work. I'll have to uninstall it I guess. Even after using the official installer it did nothing.

wasabi said 10:28PM on 10-24-2006

where did you download your version Josh? i got it yesterday on betanews and i don't see this phenomenon.

Mysterius said 10:43PM on 10-24-2006

The Firefox 2.0 installation that I got from http://www.mozilla.com/products/download.html?product=firefox-2.0&os=win&lang=en-US yesterday doesn't show any problems. It says "version 2.0" in the About screen, without "RC3" or anything.

katie said 11:07PM on 10-24-2006

I just updated mine. I have a problem with tabbed browsing. It seems that I can no longer use that add-on anymore. Does anyone knew where I could get the tabbed browsing add-on for firefox 2?

resource said 11:18PM on 10-24-2006

This is the same as RC3.
A great release nonetheless.
Congrats to them.

Can't wait until FF 3 with reduced memory usage.
Down with IE7.

resource said 11:20PM on 10-24-2006

Use Tab Mix Plus.

Very detailed but very good.

Mysterius said 11:36PM on 10-24-2006

I have a small bug: After I finish customizing the toolbars, the top menu ("File," "Edit," etc.) stays grayed out, and the "Customize" entry on the right-click menu for the toolbars stays grayed out, too. Does anyone have a fix, or know anything else about it?

Monoto said 11:46PM on 10-24-2006

Josh, if you're using the Nightly Tester Tools extension, that's probably what's causing you to see the build number in the title bar. Go to the Titlebar section of the extension's options and uncheck "Use custom title" and that should fix it.

Dewey said 11:57PM on 10-24-2006

I have the same problem with the title bar. It's not a big deal but does seem kinda weird. In the about section it lists it as Firefox 2.0 but on the title bar it says (Build 20061010022). Monoto can you explain your method in bigger detail? I'm not sure what the Titlebar section your talking about. Thanks.

Monoto said 1:25AM on 10-25-2006

Sure thing. I've got an explanation with screenshots here: http://monoto.wordpress.com/2006/10/25/ff2-hide-build/

cliff said 2:17AM on 10-25-2006

I already got firefox 2 these morning but I'm still skeptical in using it..

William C Bonner said 2:23AM on 10-25-2006

Great, now we get to deal with websites that don't have reasonable version checks all over again. I tried logging in to http://www.alaskaair.com/ with firefox 2.0 and I get a message telling me that I need a web browser with javascript enabled. I was able to go over to IE7 and log in just fine.

Diddle said 11:32AM on 10-25-2006

TabMixPlus isn't compatible with 2.0 but they've added a couple of features from that package to the base installation anyhow. Wait a few days for an upgrade notice on the TMP extension. I use it too and can't wait to get ALL the features back.

Josh said 3:19PM on 10-25-2006

It was Nightly Tester Tools. Would have never though about it being that. lol. Thanks. :)

Steve L said 9:22AM on 10-26-2006

I'm using FF 1.5 at the moment and have an extensive bookmarks list. Will version 2.0 find all my bookmarks automatically?.
I had a problem with bookmarks when i went to 1.5 and don't want the hassle again.
Thanks.

Jordan Running said 9:28AM on 10-26-2006

Steve: Firefox 2 should keep all of your old bookmarks and settings. That said, it's never idea to have a backup handy.

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