Comments on: FireFox Bust??

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:39:35 +0000

Well, actually, FF 1.5 does have problems with the default WSIWYG editor in Mambo, TinyMCE. It’s not a Mambo problem specifically, but I’m sure it has something to do with FF 1.5 and not necessarily TinyMCE.

A quick search google for ‘Firefox 1.5 Mambo problems’ will pull up plenty of results.

By: Peter Kirn

Peter Kirn — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 19:15:01 +0000

I know Jason (PowerPage.org), so this isn’t some anti-Firefox rumor — but Jason’s simply wrong. (Or, more likely, ZDNet is using some kind of custom admin template that’s causing the problem. Not WordPress’ fault.)

Do people test the content management systems? YES.

Does Firefox 1.5 work with WordPress 1.5.2? YES.

Does Firefox 1.5 work with Mambo 4.5.1? YES. 4.5.2? YES.

I’ve tested all these systems and post regularly with them. (Though don’t get me started on why Mambo is a poor choice of content management system — I’m migrating createdigitalmusic.com now to WordPress, a HUGE pain.)

Anyway, Firefox 1.5 does work with these systems; you can test them yourself. That makes me curious to know what the problem Jason is having, because something’s probably happening, sure it’s not his imagination.

Look, you should test your browser before you commit to a new release. But I suppose what’s good about the blogosphere here is that wrong information can spread quickly — and get corrected — before it spreads too far.

By: jasontheodd

jasontheodd — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:12:35 +0000

To: 5 cent cigar

Opera gets less press because you have to pay for it. I enjoy using opera myself, but the free version doesn’t compare with Firefox. For people who don’t mind paying, I feel many would prefer the full version of opera over Firefox. But the free one (found frequently in Linux distros or as a download) doesn’t knock my socks off. To make opera lovers even more jealous this December, Firefox will release a PDA browser. It will compete directly with IE-mini and Mini-Opera on Pocket PC and Palm handhelds. Expect more press on this in early January.

By: Flash

Flash — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 06:48:16 +0000

It is a good idea to create a new profile in the final release of FF 1.5. If you have in the past installed lots of extensions a new profile will give you a fresh start.

Type this( firefox.exe -profilemanager ) into to run command to create new profile. You’ll still be able to use other profile if you want .

By: N. Thomas

N. Thomas — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 05:19:12 +0000

Just installed 1.5 and it runs great! Click Back/Forward is dramatically improved as well as page loading times. I also like the new clear private data option. The upgrade was effortless.

By: Milo

Milo — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 05:17:52 +0000

Well I’ve been playing with Ff 1.5 for several hours now and the main difference for me is that web pages, including this one, load at dizzying speed!

By: BenFranske

BenFranske — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 04:39:40 +0000

I’ve been using the beta, RC and final version of FireFox 1.5 for quite some time and have yet to see any problems from any of the CMS systems I manage. I think this is bunk.

By: orrin

orrin — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 04:34:57 +0000

if you have problems with a site, there is a system called bugzilla that you can report it in. if you are technically adept enough to setup and use wordpress you can handle bugzilla.

By: Teyecoon

Teyecoon — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 03:10:40 +0000

Could be a Microsoft funded website because their claims don’t seem to be proving true. Click this button for Open Source FUD payments (redirects to http://www.microsoft.com/nocompetition/FUDOSS : ) ).

By: Catherine Helzerman

Catherine Helzerman — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 02:56:33 +0000

Firefox and latest version of WordPress are working fine for me.

By: Incognito

Incognito — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 02:19:10 +0000

Just be like me, never upgrade until the second beta test, which is usaully the first official release

By: Raymond L Koenig

Raymond L Koenig — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 01:53:06 +0000

I have used both Mozilla and or Firefox 1.5 on all of my computers and have had no problems viewing weblogs be it Dvorak or any other blog. I run Knoppix linux on one home computer, PCBSD on the other. My work computer has Windoze 2000 with Mozilla and my work laptop has Windoze 98 with Firefox 1.5 no problems there either.
This guy must be some fringe Microsoft fanatic worried about the least bit of market share loss to Firefox et al.

By: TR Daggett

TR Daggett — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 01:47:37 +0000

Re: #15:
You see one negative comment by someone you don’t know and decide not to use the product? Thst’s scary.

I’ve been using Firefox (and Opera 8.5, [and IE only when I have to]) for quite a while and rarely do I have any problems with it. Most of the issues I’ve seen seem to come from conflicts with installed extensions and/or problems with an individual’s configuration.
It does make good sense to choose the higher-rated extensions to avoid unecessary headaches.

I’ve learned to be patient though, and stay with the previous version until things sort themselves out and all my favorite extensions are compatible with it.

By: Peter L. Winkler

Peter L. Winkler — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 00:59:08 +0000

I installed Firefox 1.5 and my blog and all the other Blogger blogs I read don’t display their backround images.

I don’t see any obvious functional advantages to F 1.5 and now my favorite theme isn’t compatible, either. I will no longer dutifully upgrade software until there is a consensus that it’s really beneficial.

By: ranron

ranron — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 00:57:35 +0000

What a shame… I was looking foward to the release of Firefox 1.5