Firefox 3.0.2 Beta Available for Download

by Lee Mathews Sep 23rd 2008

Firefox users looking to stay up-to-date can download the beta version of 3.0.2 from Freeware Files . Though Mozilla has release notes posted, I was unable to find a link to the download itself on their site.

The update addresses several security issues, bugs, and rendering issues, and new SSL Extended Validation roots have been added (if you've seen your address bar turn green, it's likely from a EV-enabled SSL host). Check the notes for a complete list of fixes, and stay tuned to Download Squad for the official download link once it's available.

[via Freeware Files]

Update: the 3.02 update is now being pushed via Firefox's update feature. Click help, then check for updates!

Tags: beta, firefox

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Cluster said 2:55PM on 9-23-2008

direct download

http://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-3.0.2&os=win&lang=en-US

Lee Mathews said 2:55PM on 9-23-2008

Thanks for the DDL, Tim!

Brian said 3:16PM on 9-23-2008

Would my add ons stop working if i downloaded and installed this to overwrite 3.0?

Lee Mathews said 3:16PM on 9-23-2008

As with most betas, there's always a chance. Since there's no major version change, though, you should be ok.

Brian said 4:10PM on 9-23-2008

Thanks Lee Mathews.

I backed up the profile from 3.0 using MozBackup then tontally uninstalled 3.0, created a new profile in 3.0.2 and then restored the 3.0 profile.

Everything is fine.

Percy Cabello said 10:23PM on 9-23-2008

This is no beta but final Firefox 3.0.2, which is Sep 16 build.

You can get it clicking on Check for Updates... in the Help menu, wait for the prompt, or visit mozilla.com

Taomyn said 3:30AM on 9-24-2008

Yup, this is a release not a beta

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