Beat me too it. I'm still using Firefox 4, but it's ridiculous I can't run it on a 1/3rd gig laptop without having to reboot firefox every hour (memory leak)..
So you're complaining that an old version has a bug which they fixed in the future?
And the new features being added to Firefox of course are no reason to keep updating it.
Technology always moves forward. Should we pause all advancements to ensure that everything stays compatible? And why is it that this library (not sure what to call it) is the one with the problems? If firefox updates are breaking it, then something must be broken with the library itself. I use tons of different websites every day, so far I haven't seen any which have been broken by firefox (I'm using Aurora). So this seems to be a very rare occurance - I'm pretty sure where we can place the blame.
I work for a for-profit company. What the boss decides to do with the software is none of my buisiness - I still need to put food on the table.
If I worked at a company who's target was not to make profit - I still would need to eat if its my full-time job. Just that at the end of the day(year) the company won't cut a big check to shareholders.
I have no problem with non-profits making money - if you don't have fulltime developers the company will collapse sooner rather than later.
And did you consider hitting the "Register" button and being done in 2 minutes without paying anything? Did you consider doing this to 'shut the damn thing up' ?
"According to Andrew S. Erickson at the US Naval War College, China's long term strategic dilemma is whether to focus on large-deck aviation or on submarines "
Does it really matter? Are we expecting WW3 anytime soon?
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Beat me too it. I'm still using Firefox 4, but it's ridiculous I can't run it on a 1/3rd gig laptop without having to reboot firefox every hour (memory leak). .
So you're complaining that an old version has a bug which they fixed in the future?
Update.
And the new features being added to Firefox of course are no reason to keep updating it.
Technology always moves forward. Should we pause all advancements to ensure that everything stays compatible? And why is it that this library (not sure what to call it) is the one with the problems? If firefox updates are breaking it, then something must be broken with the library itself. I use tons of different websites every day, so far I haven't seen any which have been broken by firefox (I'm using Aurora). So this seems to be a very rare occurance - I'm pretty sure where we can place the blame.
There was an easier method to fix that - involved installing an addon called the Add-on Compatibility reporter. No need to unpack and change.
But now if I remember correctly stuff will just work unless the creator marks it otherwise.
Tons of websites, including those with advanced features work perfectly with updated versions of firefox.
So what's wrong with this particular feature? And why is it that FF is getting the blame?
I work for a for-profit company. What the boss decides to do with the software is none of my buisiness - I still need to put food on the table.
If I worked at a company who's target was not to make profit - I still would need to eat if its my full-time job. Just that at the end of the day(year) the company won't cut a big check to shareholders.
I have no problem with non-profits making money - if you don't have fulltime developers the company will collapse sooner rather than later.
of any modern desktop OS.
Choice between WIndows, Mac and a Linux distro... not really such a brilliant assertion.
Yeah, if you enter a disposable email, a fake name and the wrong country it'll still work.
I think the latest versions don't even need you to check the email address. Its not like they ask you for CC information, blood type, or a resume.
Yeah I am so worried about my privacy.
You're making a massive deal over what is less than nothing.
And did you consider hitting the "Register" button and being done in 2 minutes without paying anything? Did you consider doing this to 'shut the damn thing up' ?
ICANNT amiright?
Cash them in for 1 dollar notes.
Put them in a big pile
Set them on fire and use the heat to power the new data center.
Also helps reduce inflation.
Or just fill a swimming pool with them.
Some pre-paid credit cards can be bought over-the-counter and don't have your address on them.
If you pay them in cash I don't think the
And I thought the attack dolphins in that game were silly.
This bill WILL get passed if we don't make our donations to elected officials!
Fixed that for you.
I have a Vista install since 2007 still running as fast as when I installed it
Could hardly get any slower can it..
"Completely Revamped Look"
Its hardly as if they turned the front page into a clone of yahoo with too much information yelling at you.
They just moved the top to the left. I don't see why this is even news.
"taking the PC from the geek den into the living room of even the most painfully trendy fashionista.""
Yeah thanks.
Apple products found the ideal user market.
Let the flaming begin.
Protect your virtual self and your virtual property?
1800 would have been the year of Linux on the Desktop.
Unfortunately they won't be able to pay it due to the company not making any profit whatsoever.
http://entertainment.slashdot.org/story/10/07/09/1621218/hollywood-accounting-how-harry-potter-loses-money
Your customer base are people who own and maintain a website - not the general idiotic public.
And you're pretty much supporting something which goes against what they believe in.
What did they expect would happen?
You can't keep your eye on your kids all the time. Especially if they're in a 'safe' area playing with age appropriate toys.
Yeah but going for a submarine means you're attacking a country with a competent navy. Has the US ever been in any of those recently?
"According to Andrew S. Erickson at the US Naval War College, China's long term strategic dilemma is whether to focus on large-deck aviation or on submarines "
Does it really matter? Are we expecting WW3 anytime soon?