Firefox v3.0 Release Candidate 2 is out now - getting closer to that final release! If you're interested in checking it out, you can grab the new RC locally from AusGamers.

How big will the Firefox 3 download be?

Click the link and find out!

I asked because I'm almost at my monthly usage limit, so I don't want to do any unnecessary browsing.

You should see if your ISP has a free mirror or something and download it from them

haha ISWYDT

but, effort

help a brother out trog!

what ya isp?

7.1MB for you jews.

I'm happy to email it to your isp email address if you are seriously worried about f***ing 7MB

heh I'm in no rush to get the file.

It's just that I'm at 10338/12000 with 6 days left to go. I am doing everything I can (other than stopping posting on QGL) to NOT get capped during exam study period.

GOGO TELSTRA

I'm happy to email it to your isp email address if you are seriously worried about f***ing 7MB

afaik most ISPs count email traffic?

It's just that I'm at 10338/12000 with 6 days left to go. I am doing everything I can (other than stopping posting on QGL) to NOT get capped during exam study period.

Just disable image downloads in firefox. Then you can browse as much as you like - forums at least :P

awesome tip qmass - ta

Just disable image downloads in firefox.

It also helps to have squid installed. If anyone is interested, I can post a Windows howto for it.
Damn useful for cutting down traffic prior to shaping, as well as making shaped browsing much nicer.

Get yourself the addon “Flashblock”, it's a godsend for preventing annoying flash adverts and works as a handy prevention for youtube’s autoplay. Open as many tabs as you like with out having to go through all of them clicking pause.

I think it was because I used noscript + flashblock but I had to click on youtube videos and other flash things something like 3 or 4 times before they'd play so I f***ed flashblock off since noscript blocks flash objects on non trusted sites and also blocks other haxy scripts that flashblock probably doesn't get.

For some reason, a few of my favorites have disappeared since the upgrade.... hrmmm

Meh I still think NoScript is over-rated, causes too much trouble.

Also for anyone wanting to try FF3.0 RC2, there's the portable version that can be installed on a usb stick or a regular folder without messing up your current install or leaving a profile mess around your hard-drive. Just delete the folder when you're done and it's completely gone.

SourceForge Link

And from what I saw in the portable version, FF3 is looking very promising indeed!

lol 12gb

I got an email the other day saying i've got 20% of my quota remaining (22gb left), telstra are living in the dark ages

Meh I still think NoScript is over-rated, causes too much trouble.

I've only ever encountered problems on sites that use offsite scripts to do s*** rather than having it embedded in their own page. Stuff like [script]http://www.offsite.com/blah.js[/script] then you have to allow that site too but other than that, nothing. What troubles do you have when using it? It's possible I've come across them but put it down to something else.

It also helps to have squid installed. If anyone is interested, I can post a Windows howto for it.

I would be interested, if I could run squid without having to learn how to run linux that would be pretty great.

What troubles do you have when using it?

Having to manually allow every new website to run scripts (a bit of a bitch when you're following dozens of slashdot/digg links). With all the AJAX-ing of today's webpages I usually end up having to fumble with NoScript about 90% of the time.

I would be interested, if I could run squid without having to learn how to run linux that would be pretty great.

Alright I'll get a tutorial together sometime. Following the official docs doesn't work, but there are only 2 tiny changes you have to make to the cfg to make it work.

squid on windows installation procedure is a bit like hammering nails thru your dick

Gee, that sounds like fun! Party!!

can i install this over ff2?

ravn0s, not sure, maybe - it might pwn some extensions and data so I'd probably avoid it. If you want to check it out use parabols portable link

I've installed it at work and need access to Firefox 2 to do my job. I just installed it to another directory and I can execute either, s'all good.

For anyone who wants a quick video walk-through of the major features, I'd highly recommend this:

http://people.mozilla.com/~beltzner/overview-of-firefox3.swf

parabol I too would love to be shown how to setup Squid for Windows plz. I'll have your e-babies.

I've finished writing the tutorial, just waiting on something before I post it.

Soon, now.

My imac loves the new firefox.

Nicer fonts, no more bugs with flash, smoother scrolling & faster load times.

cmon parabol ima dyin for that tute please ASAP.

ps Im using up my 24 hr postlimiter on this post so you know im fer real.

ps Im using up my 24 hr postlimiter on this post so you know im fer real.

Haha.

Stay tuned, I passed it on and the tutorial will appear soon.

sounds handy parabol. i was about to install a linux distro somewhere pretty much just for squid. easier if i just whack it on a machine thats already going rather than have another box wasting power

i look forwards to said tut

the f*** parabol? I want my squid cherry popped NOW.

the f*** parabol? I want my squid cherry popped NOW.

Hehe. I've finished, really. Message/spam trog if you want things sped up, the release is up to him :)