Mozilla Mulls Moving to 64-Bit with Firefox 3.6
Posted 07/06/09 at 02:30:26 PM 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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Submitted by DBsantos77 on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 1:07pm
GO 64-BIT GO GO GO!
They shouldn't be mulling
Submitted by n0ctis on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 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 :.
Submitted by aviaggio on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 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.
Submitted by skirge01 on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 11:22am
You're kidding, right? You guys haven't heard about Mozilla's Minefield project?
Submitted by n0ctis on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 12:32pm
The point is that an x64 version of the main Firefox project should already be out there.
.: vires et honos :.
Submitted by N25PHILLY on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 11:41am
I've been using minfield for some time now. Other than a lack of flash it is an swesome browser
I would be using IE8 64 bit
Submitted by gww on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 7:13am
I would be using IE8 64 bit if it was not for the lack of support for such things as Flash....if this can be addressed - 64bit browsing will be awesome. I think its inevitable that everything will go that way with Windows 7, and Office 2010 pushing 64 versions.
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