Why you should upgrade to Firefox 3

06/17/08 2:53:22 PM
Posted by Joel Learner, CEO

The latest version of Firefox was recently released . You may already be using a pre-installed web browser on your computer, so why would you want to start using this browser? Here are several reasons why we recommend switching (or, if you have a previous version of Firefox, upgrading).

First, it incorporates many security features . Internet Explorer, which has advanced in recent years, is still not considered safe. Firefox incorporates several security features, like anti-malware, anti-phishing, and parental controls.

Second, it’s fast. They—and in this case “they” is a worldwide army of volunteer programs that have worked to develop Firefox—have made several improvements to the way the browser works with your computer, giving it a boost in speed. Learn more at the Firefox website.

Third, use across platforms. In many industries you will find users are primarily working on PC’s or on Mac’s. With our business being so web-oriented, that means that usually we’ll need to test projects in Internet Explorer (version 7, then version 6), Safari, and Firefox. Firefox is the same on PC’s and Mac’s (granted, Safari is available on PC’s as well, but not widely used), but as more users move to Firefox, more of the online experience can be standardized.

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