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Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

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Originally Posted by magullo (Post 864269)

@MOC type in the URL bar "about:config".
At the bottom of the page you'll see version details.

Thanks for the reply. I must admit that I don't have any version details at your suggested location though. Since my last post, I updated my Firefox using the ftp link in the first post of the thread, that might be why.

I've found it by going to options -> about Firefox instead. It did that before also, but the version just didn't make any sense then.

Earlier today I downloaded Firefox Beta from firefox.com/m/beta and I didn't really see anything new. After installing from the ftp link: Wow!

Now my version details also makes sense again.

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

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Originally Posted by mele (Post 864231)

I just got whtie screen when starter Fennec beta 3. It`s quite nice though, white and beautiful,

That's a known bug which I'm sure will be resolved before they finalize it. The work-around is to simply scroll down to reveal the URL bar. I'll find the bug and post it later.

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

Here're some screenshot of the b2 (official) version.
This is the standard home:
Attachment 15315
The new bookmark pane:
Attachment 15316
The preference pane:
Attachment 15317
Add on:
Attachment 15318
Version info:
Attachment 15319

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

And the browser in action, both vertical and horizontal:
Attachment 15320 Attachment 15321

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

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Originally Posted by ste-phan (Post 864244)

Allow me to use your quote - imo as long as they don't fix the user interface it will remain crap compared to MicroB.

A desktop rendering engine, OK I love that. Let the plug ins arrive!

But why th did they have to think "desktop" with regard to the interface.
A modern browser needs tabs? Tabs are way out of line here in Maemo.
They should be optional.

Intuitive 2 finger touch operation as with MicroB is not there!
The sliding move will always be more difficult.
What a crap interface!

:mad:

I meant it was really really slow and laggy before, now the operations is smoother.

Plus I think the interface is better than microb:

1) Side tabs/options is better because I you need to switch to window mode to get to options so its much quicker in fennec.

2) The tabs are a good idea - have 3 or more tabs open in microb just means lots of windows open. I prefer tabs to be honest.

Whats 2 finger scrolling? :confused:

At least we have a choice now! If there was no fennec you wouldn't be complaining!

Three browsers in total (Opera, Microb and fennec), is plenty.

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

agreed beta 3 is much quicker.

I really like how fast microb is but hate having multiple browser windows open. I really like fennecs approach and hope they keep making speed improvements.

2d

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

OMG!!!

There's a Save as PDF function!!! Saving webpages in no time!!!!!!

Thats a killer feature!!!!!

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

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Originally Posted by rash.m2k (Post 864365)

Three browsers in total (Opera, Microb and fennec), is plenty.

There's more than 3. Don't forget Chromium, Tear, Digiaatweb, Midori, lynx... and Iceweasel in Easy Debian :)

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

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Originally Posted by stlpaul (Post 864393)

There's more than 3. Don't forget Chromium, Tear, Digiaatweb, Midori, lynx... and Iceweasel in Easy Debian :)

I knew someone was going to say that!

Only these three browsers are usable as everyday browsing, others are just too slow.

Re: Fennec 4 beta 3

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Originally Posted by stlpaul (Post 864393)

There's more than 3. Don't forget Chromium, Tear, Digiaatweb, Midori, lynx... and Iceweasel in Easy Debian :)

Those aren't really optimised for small touch-screen devices, though. Sure, they CAN be used, but I personally wouldn't. Too slow and too much of a hassle.