Mozilla Mulls Moving to 64-Bit with Firefox 3.6
Mozilla Mulls Moving to 64-Bit with Firefox 3.6
Posted 07/06/2009 at 11:30am
| by Paul Lilly
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Any Firefox fan will be quick to point out the open-source browser's numerous advantages over Microsoft's Internet Explorer, including 780 trillion add-ons (slightly exaggerated), better Web standards support, and arguably better performance and security. But one thing IE has that Firefox doesn't is a 64-bit browser, at least for the time being.
While no official 64-bit version of Firefox yet exists, one Firefox contributor who goes by the online alias Makoto has already ported both Firefox 3.0 and 3.5 to 64-bit editions, and has announced plans to do the same for versions 3.6 and up. If he holds true to his promise, it could mean official 64-bit builds might become a reality with Mozilla's next release, especially since Mozilla has talked about adding 64-bit support in the near future.
It might seem like a minor update, but a 64-bit build translates into faster speeds when logging onto sites using encryption (think of online banking), better memory management, and an overall snappier feel.
Make it happen, Mozilla,
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n0ctis
July 06, 2009 at 12:31pm
They shouldn't be mulling it, they should just do it. Frankly, I'm disappointed in them for not having introduced x64 versionsat the 3.0 milestone. If they introduce an x64 version alongside the 32bit version add on developers will simply begin to follow suite and 32 bit will phase out. Move forward already, Mozilla.
.: vires et honos :.
aviaggio
July 06, 2009 at 11:29am
The biggest appeal of Firefox are the addons, plain and simple. The problem with 64-bit versions of Firefox is that you can't use your 32-bit addons. This is a serious restriction.
skirge01
July 06, 2009 at 11:22am
You're kidding, right? You guys haven't heard about Mozilla's Minefield project?
n0ctis
July 06, 2009 at 12:32pm
The point is that an x64 version of the main Firefox project should already be out there.
.: vires et honos :.
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