I’ve been happily using Firefox since the Phoenix 0.5 build so I was delighted version 1.0 was finally released. I downloaded the 4.6MB installer, upgraded the browser and have been using it since last night.
Admittedly, Firefox isn’t perfect as I still find I require the mighty Proxomitron to complement the browser. However, I feel confident most, if not all, the Proxomitron’s abilities will eventually be available in Firefox via extensions.
(Incidentally, if you absolutely hate it when web sites open new browser windows, you might want to make use of Firefox’s experimental settings to ensure web pages are opened in new tabs in the current window.)
One last thought: Firefox is being touted as the safest browser around but I feel that’s a bit misleading. The browser alone isn’t going to keep you safe online. You will still need a firewall, anti-virus software, anti-spyware software (1, 2) and you will still need to practise safe surfing.
