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Mozilla retires Firefox 2

by Brad Linder Dec 18th 2008

Firefox upgrade prompt
As expected, Mozilla has pulled the plug on Firefox 2. There will be no more security updates, and no more support for the web browser. When users download and install the latest update for Firefox 2, they're greeted with a message suggesting they upgrade to Firefox 3 which is generally both faster and more secure than Firefox 2.

Of course, some people don't like the way Firefox 3 handles bookmarks or tabs, which could make them reluctant to upgrade. But I'd recommend upgrading for the security enhancements alone. You can always search for Firefox add-ons that enhance the bookmark manager or tab positions.

[via Mashable]

Tags: firefox-2, firefox-3

Filed under: Mozilla, Browsers

Mozilla prepares final resting place for Firefox 2

by Brad Linder Oct 31st 2008

Upgrade Firefox
About four months after releasing Firefox 3.0, Mozilla is preparing to retire Firefox 2. The company typically offers support for older browsers for about 6 months after a new version is released. So after December, you shouldn't expect security updates or other improvements.

PC World reports that means the final version of Firefox 2 will probably be Firefox 2.0.0.19. The current version is 2.0.0.17, so we can likely expect two more updates before Firefox 2 goes off to that big software depot in the sky. Or you know, sticks around on millions of computers belonging to people who refuse to update to Firefox 3 for one reason or another.

Mozilla says that more than two thirds of Firefox users have already upgraded.

Tags: firefox, firefox-2, firefox-upgrade

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