Firefox 3.0.8 Is Out And It Still Runs Like Crap!
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As a full time Ubuntu Linux user, I am most certainly someone who lives by and loves using open source software. And at one time, I was a happy Firefox user. Unfortunately ever since about v3.0, Firefox has run with a level of performance of a drunk ballerina going through an obstacle course. Yes, sad as it is to say, Firefox on Linux runs really slowly.
So you will have to forgive my lack of excitement on the announcement of Firefox 3.0.8. It was only after making a number of tweaks to it that it was something that was not running with the speed of molasses. On the flip side of things, I suppose I should be happy that I was able to do something with the browser. After all, it’s not like I was really wanting to start using Opera again. And Konqueror…please.
No, for my needs, it will continue to be a Firefox lifestyle for this Linux geek. After trying countless other web browsers throughout the years on countless distros, I always end up coming back to the big Mozilla made fox in the hen house.
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Ron Enderland
April 3rd, 2009
at 5:51am
Weird. Firefox 3* has always screamed on my Ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10 installs.
Matt Hartley
April 3rd, 2009
at 11:21am
And keep in mind this is on multiple dual-core PCs with at least two gigs or RAM. It’s not new really, cruise the forums and you will find that this is a common problem for a number of folks.
To be blunt, Firefox in WINE runs much faster…and that is just sad.
Euan Torano
April 3rd, 2009
at 11:52am
Yeah, I’d noticed this about recent FF releases too. Thought it was just me though. I hope Chrome comes to Linux - then we’ll be fine.
Bobzilla
April 3rd, 2009
at 1:21pm
I am running Ubuntu/8.04 (hardy) Firefox/3.0.8 on an old Pentium 4 CPU 1500MHz with 512 MB memory with no speed issues. Now that is not to say I am real happy with Firefox and Flash. Sometimes Flash will crash Firefox and it will just close with no warning. Not sure if this is a Flash or Firefox issue or both.
Joelg88
April 11th, 2009
at 2:03pm
I read somewhere a few days ago that Firefox on Windows is faster than Firefox on OS X and Linux. I run Vista and Firefox is fast on this OS. Hopefully those speed issues for Linux and OS X get resolved for you guys in the coming releases.
Matt Hartley
April 11th, 2009
at 2:26pm
Joelg88 - just use the tweaks link in the article, it brings everything in just great. Or….just use http://getswiftfox.com instead. ;)
Morris Banks
April 13th, 2009
at 8:01pm
Try disabling the RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin 1.0.
My FF 3.0.8 was running really BAD after I downloaded and enabled this plugin. I disabled it and FF is running much better and the memory creep seems to have disappeared.
Chuck
May 6th, 2009
at 12:05am
On a Core2Quad w/ 6GB of RAM, Firefox3 still crawls and crashes every other minute. I tried it on Debian, Ubuntu and FreeBSD .. same story every time.
Bottom line: Someone needs to make a good browser again. We’re almost back to the IE days.. at least FF is still a bit safe heh.