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I force-enabled multi-process FF a while ago and haven't had any issues. In the 49.x series there were one or two tab crashes, but I can't think of any recently. All of my extensions have worked just fine too.
1Password unfortunately is still incompatible so force needs to be applied. But in general I share your observation - runs very smooth.
Seriously, I understand the need for competition in the browser, and wish there was a viable alternative to chrome on things that aren't Windows, but the failure of Firefox to keep pace is really disappointing.
Slow and lacking basic features for years almost makes Firefox feel like the new IE, but at least we can be thankful that not many people are stuck with it.
To put this in perspective, Firefox has lagged on multi-process for 8 years. Everyone's beloved IE6 only had 5 years of ruining the internet before it was replaced.
How do I know if my extensions are multiprocess compatible?
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1Password unfortunately is still incompatible so force needs to be applied. But in general I share your observation - runs very smooth.
Why use 1Password, rather than Firefox Sync/Accounts?
Does anyone have insight on why we're getting this for Firefox in (very late) 2016 while Chrome has had this since 2008 and IE since 2009? Seriously, I understand the need for competition in the browser, and wish there was a viable alternative to chrome on things that aren't Windows, but the failure of Firefox to keep pace is really disappointing. Slow and lacking basic features for years almost makes Firefox feel li…
(Disclaimer: user of Chromium,Chrome,FF,Midori,K-Meleon,various Operae,IE and "not-IE-whatever-it's-called",elinks and other stuff)
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1Password unfortunately is still incompatible so force needs to be applied. But in general I share your observation - runs very smooth.
Why use 1Password, rather than Firefox Sync/Accounts?
1Password doesn't require a cloud sync. I just use the local wifi sync. I'm less worried about data breaches as a result.
1Password lets me save more than browser passwords: especially on mobile where I have lots of apps to log into, which shares a password with a desktop website.
Also, I store additional data (like bank info, account numbers, etc) in 1P, and browsers don't have UX for that, even if the back end could be useful for that.
It also doesn't lock me into a browser.
How to force it on: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Electrolysis#Force_Enable
Does anyone have insight on why we're getting this for Firefox in (very late) 2016 while Chrome has had this since 2008 and IE since 2009? Seriously, I understand the need for competition in the browser, and wish there was a viable alternative to chrome on things that aren't Windows, but the failure of Firefox to keep pace is really disappointing. Slow and lacking basic features for years almost makes Firefox feel li…
It's always been incredibly hackable, in the classic sense. That ability and the legacy of tools built on top of firefox was an important feature that they have largely maintained.
Chrome not only didn't have a legacy but still may break things for developers and sometimes just shrug off their complaints. It's a powerful browser, but it's focused on the needs of the parent company.
Does anyone have insight on why we're getting this for Firefox in (very late) 2016 while Chrome has had this since 2008 and IE since 2009? Seriously, I understand the need for competition in the browser, and wish there was a viable alternative to chrome on things that aren't Windows, but the failure of Firefox to keep pace is really disappointing. Slow and lacking basic features for years almost makes Firefox feel li…
Does anyone have insight on why we're getting this for Firefox in (very late) 2016 while Chrome has had this since 2008 and IE since 2009? Seriously, I understand the need for competition in the browser, and wish there was a viable alternative to chrome on things that aren't Windows, but the failure of Firefox to keep pace is really disappointing. Slow and lacking basic features for years almost makes Firefox feel li…
One process per tab since forever. (Well, more like one process per window, because there weren't tabs at first).