Download Firefox 3 and help set a world record

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:47 am

Firefox 3 is officially released today (17th in the States). They are attempting a world record for the most downloaded piece of software within 24 hours of launch.

You too can help contribute and get your hands on the worlds greatest browser, go here and get downloading:

www.spreadfirefox.com

Post by JD » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:17 am

If anyone has tried downloading Firefox 3 for Mac OSX, can you let me know if it loads up. I've just downloaded and it comes in a .dmg file. I've never had a problem with .dmg before, but this download seems to have no mountable file systems.

If it's a world record number of downloads in 24 hours they want, this is not the way to do it. I'll wait 'till tomorrow and try again.

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:55 pm

Can't help you Macheads but just installed the PC version and found it noticeably faster at loading pages. No real visual differences so most of the changes must be under the hood.

It makes IE look like its running on a 486 DX2! For those that are still using "Internet Excruciation" find out why you should upgrade to Firefox here:

Top 10 reasons why you should upgrade to Firefox 3

Post by **sandman67** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:27 pm

Buksi

y dont need ten reasons....just one:

It isnt Microsoft software

Post by **crazy88** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:00 pm

Just downloaded for mac .Recognised my system as a mac .Asked me twice if I wanted to continue as it contained an application,said yes .All works fine .

Crazy 88

Post by **firebird** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:44 pm

well I dont know quite why but when I downloaded the new 3.0 version it solidy just refuses to load up any web pages at all says to check my settings etc well I havnt altered any settings so now as i cant use it to access i am back to IE very disapointed

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:03 pm

firebird wrote:well I dont know quite why but when I downloaded the new 3.0 version it solidy just refuses to load up any web pages at all says to check my settings etc well I havnt altered any settings so now as i cant use it to access i am back to IE very disapointed

Are you using a firewall, proxy or 'internet security' package? Sometimes they can block new applications. Did you have a version of Firefox 2 installed previously?

Post by **firebird** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:50 pm

Yes, Buksida,, but before I downloaded the new version, I switched off the firewall as I understnd it can intefere sometimes with things like this, but yes I was using Firefox version 2 before.

Should I have uninstalled the version 2 before I downloded the new one???

Post by **lomuamart** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:34 pm

I tried it earlier on and got about 83% loaded and then it just froze. Perhaps some people, like myself, might be experiencing problems due to this?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/20 ... 18/firefox

Post by **buksida** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:04 pm

The Windows firewall will automatically allow it (installed it on 2 machines today) - any other third party firewalls such as Kerio or Zone Alarm may need to be configured manually.

No need to uninstall FF2, it will over write it and copy over all of your settings and bookmarks.

Lomu, yeah that could have caused it - crappy Hua Hin internet connections don't help either. I downloaded it this morning with no troubles.

Post by **The understudy** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:44 pm

Hallo there HHAD friends

I had installed Firefox 3 on my Laptop today earlier this morning (US Pacific time.) and next will be my Desktop in Bangkok. After my I'd downloaded it and installed it. It works fine!

Its not a Mikerosoft Product. Lovelly to finally breaking the shakles of a Company aiming for world domination.

Your's The understudy!!!

Post by **firebird** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:25 pm

Hello all,, Buksida did all what you suggested switched of the firewall I normally use made sure no other progs were running then downloaded FF3.

It unpacked but still the same result will not acces the internet it tells me to check my DNS settings whatever they are, I have certainly touched NO settings whatsoever betweeen operations dunno where thry are or what they should read..

I am using FF 2.0.0.3 at pres so what the differences between the 2 is, I have no idea any more suggestions please?? ,, had to re-install the whole operating system to get everthingh to work again

Post by **firebird** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:40 am

In addition to my above, that is now TWICE I have had to re-install my complete operating system. if thats the best Mozilla can do then we are parting company as from now. Firefox hopes to overtake IE??? NO WAY

Post by **Guess** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:35 am

JD wrote:........it comes in a .dmg file. I've never had a problem with .dmg before, but this download seems to have no mountable file systems.

I don't know why they have done it this way but it implies it needs to be installed from drive. If you download Magic ISO and interrogate the file with that you will then be able to copy the files to a CD or better still a dongle or virtual drive. Install MagicISO Virtual and mount the .dmg on that and see if that works.

If the file really is unmountable it means it is corrupted and you will need to download it again, ideally in a quiet time. Midnight - 07:00 is best.

Post by **buksida** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:16 am

firebird, I would say you have some serious issues with your setup if you have to format the disk twice following a browser install. Firstly version 2.0.0.3 is very old and has a number of security holes 2.0.0.14 is the latest you should be using.

FF3 has had over 9 million people using it now so I would be inclined to think the errors are caused by your system and not their software.

If you can post your specs and setup maybe we can help.