Firefox 3.5 is ready for you to download and improve your web browsing.
It’s been just a little over a year since Firefox 3 was released, but boy was 3.5 ever needed. As much as version 3 made some improvements over 2, it still had some bad memory management problems that needed addressing. I am happy to report that since downloading 3.5 this morning, it appears the amount of system recources Firefox used to hog from my system has been cut by half. Thank goodness! Things had gotten so bad that I was almost ready to stop using it, which would have been unthinkable for me in the past.
Some of the improvements you can look for in the new version are:
Improved Memory Management
Mozilla, the company behind Firefox, says that they have implemented a new memory engine that cleans out unused bits of memory on a regular basis. They also plugged several hundred “memory leaks” in an effort to cut the amount used.
Improved JavaScript Engine
Java powers a lot of the Web, but if the engine isn’t efficent, it can be a nightmare to load. From my limited usage today I can already see some drastic improvement in how fast some Web sites are loading.
Location Aware Browsing
Firefox can now determine where you are geographically by using your IP address or access to cellular towers. Should be a huge help with things like using map applications.
Recently Closed Tabs
Firefox has been able to re-open the last tab you closed for a while now, but now you can go further back in to your history.
These are just some of the highlights from the new and improved browser, so what are you waiting for? Head over to GetFirefox.com and get to downloading!
