Comments on: Optimized Firefox 2.0 for Macs http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs Tech News, Reviews and Guides Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:18:16 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: elifoner.com » Firefox 2.0 optimized for Macs http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-114787 elifoner.com » Firefox 2.0 optimized for Macs Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:58:34 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-114787 [...] Firefox versions of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 for G4, G5 and Intel processor Macs by BeatnikPad. Paul covers two good points about this release; the icon (protected under copyright so you must customize it) [...] [...] Firefox versions of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 for G4, G5 and Intel processor Macs by BeatnikPad. Paul covers two good points about this release; the icon (protected under copyright so you must customize it) [...]

]]> By: Point7Lead - life is tech… » Mac Stuff: Optimized Build of Firefox http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-58740 Point7Lead - life is tech… » Mac Stuff: Optimized Build of Firefox Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:42:42 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-58740 [...] The only bad thing about this build is that it cannot use the Firefox name or icon… Instead, it uses the name “BonEcho,” which was the codename for Firefox 2 before it was released. However, you can read Paul Stamatiou’s blog post to learn how to change the icon. You can also, of course, rename it from BonEcho.app to Firefox.app, but it will still show up as “BonEcho” in your activity monitor and in your menu bar. I too wish there was a way to change that, but I sadly can’t find a way. [...] [...] The only bad thing about this build is that it cannot use the Firefox name or icon… Instead, it uses the name “BonEcho,” which was the codename for Firefox 2 before it was released. However, you can read Paul Stamatiou’s blog post to learn how to change the icon. You can also, of course, rename it from BonEcho.app to Firefox.app, but it will still show up as “BonEcho” in your activity monitor and in your menu bar. I too wish there was a way to change that, but I sadly can’t find a way. [...]

]]> By: DKNet, simply electrifying… » New Intel-optimized Firefox 2 for OS X! http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-44398 DKNet, simply electrifying… » New Intel-optimized Firefox 2 for OS X! Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:49:01 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-44398 [...] The only bad thing about this build is that it cannot use the Firefox name or icon… Instead, it uses the name “BonEcho,” which was the codename for Firefox 2 before it was released. However, you can read Paul Stamatiou’s blog post to learn how to change the icon. You can also, of course, rename it from BonEcho.app to Firefox.app, but it will still show up as “BonEcho” in your activity monitor and in your menu bar. I too wish there was a way to change that, but I sadly can’t find a way. [...] [...] The only bad thing about this build is that it cannot use the Firefox name or icon… Instead, it uses the name “BonEcho,” which was the codename for Firefox 2 before it was released. However, you can read Paul Stamatiou’s blog post to learn how to change the icon. You can also, of course, rename it from BonEcho.app to Firefox.app, but it will still show up as “BonEcho” in your activity monitor and in your menu bar. I too wish there was a way to change that, but I sadly can’t find a way. [...]

]]> By: Dillon K. http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-43867 Dillon K. Sun, 12 Nov 2006 07:00:38 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-43867 Oooh, I love the Aqua widget build! I too noticed it was blazingly faster on my MacBook Core Duo than before. The only thing I wish I could change was that it still says "BonEcho" in the menu bar and Activity Monitor even after I changed it to "Firefox.app" Oooh, I love the Aqua widget build! I too noticed it was blazingly faster on my MacBook Core Duo than before. The only thing I wish I could change was that it still says “BonEcho” in the menu bar and Activity Monitor even after I changed it to “Firefox.app”

]]> By: mackarus http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33785 mackarus Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:36:42 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33785 Never mind... Found it. LOL icon at the top left. Never mind… Found it. LOL icon at the top left.

]]> By: mackarus http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33784 mackarus Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:35:29 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33784 I can't cmd+C the icon. Are you talking about the icon below "Preview"? I try right clicking it too. I can’t cmd+C the icon. Are you talking about the icon below “Preview”? I try right clicking it too.

]]> By: chris rhee http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33693 chris rhee Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:51:54 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33693 I didn't really notice a huge speed difference with older versions. But if Bryan Veloso gives it a thumbs up, then it has to be true! I'll probably check out the 2.0 version when I have some free time. I didn’t really notice a huge speed difference with older versions. But if Bryan Veloso gives it a thumbs up, then it has to be true! I’ll probably check out the 2.0 version when I have some free time.

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe » Optimized Firefox 2.0 builds for any Macintosh http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33600 Colin D. Devroe » Optimized Firefox 2.0 builds for any Macintosh Fri, 27 Oct 2006 13:30:05 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33600 [...] Update: My boy Stamuel has posted some information on these builds. [...] [...] Update: My boy Stamuel has posted some information on these builds. [...]

]]> By: Firefox 2.0 optimized for Macs - elifoner.com http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33594 Firefox 2.0 optimized for Macs - elifoner.com Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:53:45 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33594 [...] Any Firefox power-user has done the usual about:config hacks and/or installed Fasterfox, neither of which come close to the turbo boost you’ll get from installing the optimized Firefox versions of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 for G4, G5 and Intel processor Macs by BeatnikPad. Paul covers two good points about this release; the icon (protected under copyright so you must customize it) and form widgets (choice of Firefox-y or Aqua-esque). There are lots of new features and fixes, interested parties should check out the Firefox 2.0 release notes. [...] [...] Any Firefox power-user has done the usual about:config hacks and/or installed Fasterfox, neither of which come close to the turbo boost you’ll get from installing the optimized Firefox versions of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 for G4, G5 and Intel processor Macs by BeatnikPad. Paul covers two good points about this release; the icon (protected under copyright so you must customize it) and form widgets (choice of Firefox-y or Aqua-esque). There are lots of new features and fixes, interested parties should check out the Firefox 2.0 release notes. [...]

]]> By: Eli http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33580 Eli Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:28:28 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33580 A definite speed increase. Thanks for the link. A definite speed increase.
Thanks for the link.

]]> By: Francesco http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33502 Francesco Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:42:57 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33502 I installed FF2 on my iMac G5 and it's very faster. I installed FF2 on my iMac G5 and it’s very faster.

]]> By: Allan Reyes http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33368 Allan Reyes Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:28:45 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33368 Thanks Paul! I was hoping though that the mouse pointer/cursor has been aquafied too. Camino (and even NeoOffice) has it but why not Firefox? Thanks Paul! I was hoping though that the mouse pointer/cursor has been aquafied too. Camino (and even NeoOffice) has it but why not Firefox?

]]> By: Paul Stamatiou http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33318 Paul Stamatiou Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:27:03 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33318 I think they are working on Release 0.8, based on Firefox 2.0.. last I heard a Nov. release. I think they are working on Release 0.8, based on Firefox 2.0.. last I heard a Nov. release.

]]> By: josue http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33317 josue Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:26:09 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33317 Another thing.. where is Flock ? I mean, there's a lot of buzz around Mozilla lately with FF 2 and all. Another thing.. where is Flock ? I mean, there’s a lot of buzz around Mozilla lately with FF 2 and all.

]]> By: josue http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33316 josue Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:25:23 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33316 Now I need a Firefoxy-form build for the G5. Now I need a Firefoxy-form build for the G5.

]]> By: josue http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33315 josue Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:24:33 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33315 Ok I installed it and it's a bit faster. Thanks Stammy. Ok I installed it and it’s a bit faster. Thanks Stammy.

]]> By: Bryan Veloso http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33304 Bryan Veloso Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:37:52 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33304 I have to say, I was a bit skeptical at first as well... did all those little about:config hacks that Lifehacker suggested, but this really beats it out. Now to just change the name and icon, and I'll be good. :) Thanks for the tip Stammy. I have to say, I was a bit skeptical at first as well… did all those little about:config hacks that Lifehacker suggested, but this really beats it out. Now to just change the name and icon, and I’ll be good. :)

Thanks for the tip Stammy.

]]> By: Paul Stamatiou http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33303 Paul Stamatiou Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:37:50 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33303 That's probably just the G4/G5 releases.. the Intel one is INSANE! That’s probably just the G4/G5 releases.. the Intel one is INSANE!

]]> By: josue http://paulstamatiou.com/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs#comment-33301 josue Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:31:50 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2006/10/26/optimized-firefox-20-for-macs/#comment-33301 I'll give it a try but I've never noticed any speed enhancements on my G5 with the previous optimized builds. I’ll give it a try but I’ve never noticed any speed enhancements on my G5 with the previous optimized builds.

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