[Update] Mozilla Foundation releases Firefox 4 - Page 8

SnoopZ · 09-02-2011, 20:17

Not sure but their roadmap is ship Firefox 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the 2011 calendar yea.

https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/Roadmap

Cobbydaler · 09-02-2011, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Chris

Any idea when they might put out a RC?

Keep an eye on this google group:

https://groups.google.com/forum/?show_docid=e45ccde911c5eb08#!forum/mozilla.dev.planning

Quote:

* The betaN softblockers[1] will be punted out of Firefox 4 VERY SOON
* Please look over the betaN softblockers[1] by *THIS FRIDAY, 9:00 am PST*, looking for bugs that should be upgraded to hardblocking status
* If you find a softblocker that *NEEDS* to make Firefox 4, do the following:
1. Remove "[softblocker]" from the whiteboard
2. Add justification to the bug
3. Toggle the "blocking2.0" flag to "?" (aka nominate it for blocking)

Details
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The betaN softblockers[1] are bugs that have been previously identified as:
a) really nice to have for Firefox 4 but won't stop us from shipping (the "softblocking" part)
b) needing beta coverage to make sure the fix is correct and doesn't cause new issues (the "betaN" part)
Regardless if beta 12 is the last beta, we are rapidly approaching the point where there will be no more betas. Once we freeze for the last beta, non-blocking bugs that require beta coverage are implicitly no longer approved.
We ask that interested developers make sure our soft/hardblocking and beta coverage decisions are sound before we freeze for the final Firefox 4 beta. Additionally, we understand that new information may have come to light (such as reproducibility, impact, etc) and want to make sure we are making decisions with the correct data.
Please take a moment to look over the betaN softblockers[1] by *THIS FRIDAY, 9:00 am PST*, looking for bugs that should be upgraded to hardblocking status. If you find a softblocker that *NEEDS* to make Firefox 4, do the following:
1. Remove "[softblocker]" from the whiteboard
2. Add justification to the bug
3. Toggle the "blocking2.0" flag to "?" (aka nominate it for blocking)
To be warned, the bar for a hardblocker is extremely high at this point, especially for bugs that have been marked softblocking so long.
After this Friday at 9:00 am PST we reserve the right to remove the blocking status of the betaN softblockers (and thus automatic approval) AT ANY TIME. Once we do so, approvals will be on a case-by-case basis.

Latest blocking bug list:

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist...etaN+sw%3Asoft

techguyone · 10-02-2011, 10:03

FF 4 - 7 in one calendar year seems a bit excessive and unrealistic.

SnoopZ · 10-02-2011, 18:31

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Originally Posted by techguyone

FF 4 - 7 in one calendar year seems a bit excessive and unrealistic.

I think they want to do what Chrome is doing.

Matty_ · 10-02-2011, 21:47

Here`s a fun one

Sometimes when you get a slow loading page it says "waiting for xyz.com" down in the bottom left corner, try a move your mouse over it and see what happens!

Cobbydaler · 19-02-2011, 21:20

Anyone know what the black arrow in the attachment is?

Seems to appear in various positions at the top of the browser window...

SnoopZ · 19-02-2011, 21:34

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Originally Posted by Cobbydaler

Anyone know what the black arrow in the attachment is?

Seems to appear in various positions at the top of the browser window...

I've been using Firefox 4 for months and have never gotten that, so i am guessing it is related to 1 of your addons.

Cobbydaler · 19-02-2011, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ

I've been using Firefox 4 for months and have never gotten that, so i am guessing it is related to 1 of your addons.

Don't know if it's a coincidence but updated Tab Mix Plus and when I restarted it had gone...

joglynne · 20-02-2011, 09:56

I'm the same as SnoopZ, been using each FF beta as it appears and have never been graced with your arrow. You were obviously special.

SnoopZ · 26-02-2011, 14:58

Firefox 4 beta 12 is now available, next update should be the RC.

SnoopZ · 10-03-2011, 22:05

Firefox 4 Release Candidate is now Available.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/RC/

Can the thread title be updated please by a passing mod and link provided on first post?

Jimmy-J · 10-03-2011, 22:45

Firefox auto updated to 4RC this morning.

joglynne · 12-03-2011, 16:16

I started using FF RC 4 with Vista but my laptop died yesterday and I took the opportunity to install unbuntu, and, as a result have FF 3.6.15 running .

Can anyone advise me whether I can update to FF 4RC. Sorry to be a pain but I'm feeling a bit at sea and don't want to cause myself any problems. I am using Maverick Meerkat if it makes any difference.

ronald146m · 12-03-2011, 20:31

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Originally Posted by joglynne

....
Can anyone advise me whether I can update to FF 4RC....
I am using Maverick Meerkat if it makes any difference.

Hi
Download the file from the Firefox website.
It is firefox-4.0rc1.tar.bz2
Unzip it (Right-click extract here).
This creates a folder named firefox.

Look inside this folder for a file named firefox.
(This is the startup script).
Right-click the firefox (script) file and Open -> Run.
This will run your new firefox without disturbing the original one.

If you wish you can create an entry on your menu.
Like this:-
System > Preferences > Main Menu > Internet > New Item
Then in the 'Name' box type Firefox-4
And in the 'command' box put the path to that firefox file (the startup script).
Something like this:- /home/ron/Downloads/firefox/firefox
So you have two firefoxes available from the menu.

joglynne · 12-03-2011, 22:20

Cheers for the response Ronald. I had no problems running multiple Firefox beta options and have already trialled FF RC4 prior to my laptop problems yesterday. I am just seeking reassurance that it will work in a stable fashion with Unbuntu 10.10 as I have never used Firefox other than with Windows/Vista and am not sure whether it will be stable enough for this self confessed scaredy cat.