And why does IE not have this issue? Will someone please help me? Mozilla? Linus? CmdrTaco?
How about Adobe?
You do realize the Flash plugin is a 3rd-party piece of closed-source software, correct? And that the IE Flash plugin is different from the Netscape/Mozilla Flash plugin?
I'm currently running Firefox 1.5.0.7 w/21 extensions. I have 20 tabs open, many with memory-intensive pages with large amounts of content and/or scripting. Windows XP Task Manager reports 90MB for firefox.exe (which I consider to be perfectly normal). I close 16 tabs and memory usage is down to 56MB.
Since there seems to be a fairly small, tech-oriented group who routinely complain about Firefox's memory usage I'm inclined to believe it may be the result of an extension or non-standard configuration. I have used the browser since it was called Phoenix and have never experienced these memory issues.
This isn't directed at you specifically, but many people seem to be under the impression that we're only talking about banning carry-on beverages. (Which wouldn't be that big of a deal, really)
For the record, I flew right after these restrictions started and ALL LIQUIDS AND GELS were prohibited from the cabin. This includes not just bottled water as some have stated, but also toothpaste, deoderants, shampoo, soap, contact lens supplies, etc.
Suddenly every passenger with a shaving/bath kit was forced to check their luggage. This is a major inconvenience when you consider the possibility for lost luggage/stolen items, or just having to wait at the baggage claim instead of exiting the airport immediately.
Only if you honestly believe that everyone in the world will suddenly stop using IE6 and upgrade to IE7.
Browser sniffing is usually a bad idea, regardless. 99% of the time, capability detection can accomplish the same objective, and do it in a manner that's cross platform and forwards-compatible with your favorite browsers too.
As far as I'm aware, the only browser which tied JavaScript and CSS support together was the craptacular Netscape 4.x. Modern browsers let you enable/disable them independently.
I'm lucky enough to have gotten away from it several years ago. My old company, U.S. Office Products, used it for their product database. They've since gone bankrupt and the company merged with Corporate Express, who have their own system.
While most everyone I worked with hated Unidata, the mandate from on high was "The company has over 200 years of combined experience with the system.." I.E. the cost to change supposedly outweighed the benefits of a modern system. My guess is they used that kind of reasoning from 1970 right through 2000..
What kinds of programs do you need to run as root? If it's really necessary, you can "sudo su" in order to get a root prompt without actually logging in as root.
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Can I get a Hallelujah?
Close. We got Fallujah.
How about Adobe?
You do realize the Flash plugin is a 3rd-party piece of closed-source software, correct? And that the IE Flash plugin is different from the Netscape/Mozilla Flash plugin?
I'm currently running Firefox 1.5.0.7 w/21 extensions. I have 20 tabs open, many with memory-intensive pages with large amounts of content and/or scripting. Windows XP Task Manager reports 90MB for firefox.exe (which I consider to be perfectly normal). I close 16 tabs and memory usage is down to 56MB.
Since there seems to be a fairly small, tech-oriented group who routinely complain about Firefox's memory usage I'm inclined to believe it may be the result of an extension or non-standard configuration. I have used the browser since it was called Phoenix and have never experienced these memory issues.
Or install the "Tab X" extension, which adds a close button to each tab in earlier versions of Firefox.
Wot you say!!
This isn't directed at you specifically, but many people seem to be under the impression that we're only talking about banning carry-on beverages. (Which wouldn't be that big of a deal, really)
For the record, I flew right after these restrictions started and ALL LIQUIDS AND GELS were prohibited from the cabin. This includes not just bottled water as some have stated, but also toothpaste, deoderants, shampoo, soap, contact lens supplies, etc.
Suddenly every passenger with a shaving/bath kit was forced to check their luggage. This is a major inconvenience when you consider the possibility for lost luggage/stolen items, or just having to wait at the baggage claim instead of exiting the airport immediately.
Just be glad they're not using language="Javascript" without a MIME-type at all..
Nah, try using Astroglide for a longer-lasting treatment..
Browser sniffing is usually a bad idea, regardless. 99% of the time, capability detection can accomplish the same objective, and do it in a manner that's cross platform and forwards-compatible with your favorite browsers too.
This is true of IE6 as well. It's really stunning how many "developers" out there still do not know about DOCTYPE rendering modes.
For the curious: Activating the Right Layout Mode Using the Doctype Declaration
Or bury them under tons of cement and railroad ties, ala George Pullman.
As far as I'm aware, the only browser which tied JavaScript and CSS support together was the craptacular Netscape 4.x. Modern browsers let you enable/disable them independently.
Ooh, I love it when you talk dirty.
Arrgh, 20 years later and I still can't answer half of these. Damn 60's trivia..
Does that mean CmdrTaco is The One? Scary thought!
Two words for you.. NoScript Extension.
I'm lucky enough to have gotten away from it several years ago. My old company, U.S. Office Products, used it for their product database. They've since gone bankrupt and the company merged with Corporate Express, who have their own system.
While most everyone I worked with hated Unidata, the mandate from on high was "The company has over 200 years of combined experience with the system.." I.E. the cost to change supposedly outweighed the benefits of a modern system. My guess is they used that kind of reasoning from 1970 right through 2000..
Job Description: How many of you have ever heard of Unidata?
Unfortunately, I have. You have my sympathies.
Kh-Phssssahhhh
Note the last 'h' is silent..
At least the K6 was a decent CPU, even if it wasn't as fast as the P2. The K5 truly sucked.
That's the wonderful thing about the word fuck. It can be used as a verb, noun, adjective, adverb, or interjection!
Will! Yahoo! Go! Be! the! Next! Media! Bridge?!
I think I read that one too. The bastards!
vi users
Right, most of the smart ones have moved on to Vim or Emacs. :p
What kinds of programs do you need to run as root? If it's really necessary, you can "sudo su" in order to get a root prompt without actually logging in as root.