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Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

You know, you might be looking at a screenshot that has font settings (hinting etc) which work on the originating display and fail on yours. No reason to jump to snarkiness.

You do realize the screenshot is an image right?

Don't be so quick my dear, sometimes screenshots differ dramatically from what the user sees.

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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I switched back to Firefox and stopped using Chrome when it wanted me to 'sign in'. Even IE does not make me do that. I have to say their technical people are top notch, but their business leadership not so much. If they keep in this direction soon Chrome will look like the old AOL app.

If you are unfamiliar, I recommend you also checkout firefox developer edition.

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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Not quite related to this particular release, but I kind of wish sync for extension data wasn't Opt-In.

Having to hunt down the option to turn on Sync for each extension explicitly and not even having that option for some extensions makes for a rather poor user experience.

Also, as someone who customizes the browser layout rather extensively, I'd like to see layout settings included in Sync as well (which toolbars are visible/how buttons are organized on toolbars/etc).

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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post #70

I'm presently in the middle of an experiment to use Firefox (and its Developer Edition) as my primary browser when performing my duties as a web developer. So far... It's been kind of rocky. Daily usage of the browser isn't that bad, but the developer tools are lacking compared to Chrome. A good example is the Network tab. In Chrome, I need only have the developer tools open to capture information about requests. In…

One minor grievance I have with the Firefox console is the input line is all the way at the bottom. I quite like Chrome's approach of starting at the top. Firefox has a few of these irritating UX quirks that I just can't get over. Having to restart after installing an extension is another. Every time I see the request, I can't help lose a bit of respect for it.

> Having to restart after installing an extension is another

It depends on the extension. Only some (particularly, older) extensions require restarting.

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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post #173

I switched back to Firefox and stopped using Chrome when it wanted me to 'sign in'. Even IE does not make me do that. I have to say their technical people are top notch, but their business leadership not so much. If they keep in this direction soon Chrome will look like the old AOL app. If you are unfamiliar, I recommend you also checkout firefox developer edition.

Chrome SignIn is basically the same thing as Firefox Sync. It keeps your bookmarks, extensions, and stored passwords (all controllable) in sync between the different devices you use the browser on.

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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post #163

Recently switched back to Firefox. Their search engine selection option is so easy and excellent. On Chrome, non-technical people won't be able to change default search engine. Thanks Mozilla.

Yeah, cause so many people would want/need to change the chrome default search :). Firefox fans, it would make more sense for you to preach how good FF is, rather than how you can make it suck less... It is fascinating to watch you guys. You love Firefox OS because of its principles - even though it sucks. You love the Yahoo search engine even though it sucks. That is some religious zeal. Downvotes from zealots incom…

There are downvotes because your post is obviously antagonistic, or it wouldn't use terms like "religious zeal".

The benefits of open, non-profit motivated software are clear. So it's entirely understandable that people wish Firefox well despite it having some flaws in comparison to Chrome.

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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OSX Voiceover support has "improved" but is still pretty broken. Anyone know if Voiceover support is on the roadmap? Would ditch Safari in a minute if Firefox had proper Voiceover support. Considering how much attention Mozilla gives to accessibility...

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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Meanwhile, in firefox 39a (current nightly), a reader view (readability/printfriendly) http://imgur.com/DONqb30

I see font rendering in linux is still pretty horrible.

I was going to saw the same thing, but didn't because I figured I'd get downvoted for it on HN. Seems I was right.

I use debian and arch with http://www.infinality.net/blog/ and the fonts have never looked better.

Re: Firefox 36.0 released

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post #163

Recently switched back to Firefox. Their search engine selection option is so easy and excellent. On Chrome, non-technical people won't be able to change default search engine. Thanks Mozilla.

Yeah, cause so many people would want/need to change the chrome default search :). Firefox fans, it would make more sense for you to preach how good FF is, rather than how you can make it suck less... It is fascinating to watch you guys. You love Firefox OS because of its principles - even though it sucks. You love the Yahoo search engine even though it sucks. That is some religious zeal. Downvotes from zealots incom…

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