Overall the update offers better performance and memory use than previously with increased graphics acceleration as well. This feature also helps to speed up start-up time.īeneath the hood, the update has added in better support for HTML5, although Firefox still lags behind Chrome in this regard. Tab organisation has also been updated with a new preference allowing the loading of tabs on demand. Twitter has been incorporated into the search bar in a particularly handy fashion. The update has made a few improvements to the add-on system, including default disabling of add-ons installed by third-party programs, and a new system for managing installed add-ons. Add-ons have long been a hallmark of the Firefox experience, allowing users to customise their browsing experience to their own preferences.
Mozilla Firefox 8 is the latest major update to the popular web browser and includes a wealth of new improvements and features. Lean, mean Mozilla update brings welcome improvements and enhancements.
