Firefox 2
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Reviewed by:
Robert Vamosi
Reviewed: 10/23/06
Release date: 10/24/06
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The good: Firefox 2 adds built-in antiphishing protection, search engine suggestions, session restore, inline spell-checking, and Live Titles; the browser is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux; localized versions available in many different languages.
The bad: The Firefox 2 uninstall leaves behind a mess; some 1.5 version add-ons will break in 2.0; there are no thumbnail previews of open tabs; the browser doesn't yet pass the Web Standards Project Acid2 test.
The bottom line: Mozilla Firefox 2 is a winner, beating Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 on security, features, and overall cool factor and deserving our Editors' Choice award.
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CNET User opinions
for Firefox 2Spectacular
I've always preferred alternative browsers to IE, which is bulky, sluggish, and seems to take... (read more)
2 comments posted to this opinion
Perfect
I am disappointed that this browser is sooo much better than IE 7! I wish IE7 was better! But... (read more)
Perfect
Everyone giving Firefox 2 a VERY low score is only a fanboy of another browser. Firefox 2 is... (read more)
6 comments posted to this opinion
Spectacular
I think this is an excellent browser, and the best currently available. I have tried them all. (read more)
1 comment posted to this opinion
Spectacular
If it wasn't for Firefox. IE ver7 would not have come to pass. With competition everyone wins.... (read more)
Spectacular
As stated this browser has been only slightly re-worked... The Anti-Phishing is nice but,... (read more)
Spectacular
I installed FF2 starting with RC1 and I love it. The nicest surprise for me was that after I was... (read more)
Spectacular
the session restore is priceless, much better bookmarking than IE, better security, only reason... (read more)
Average
I am constantly amazed at what passes for journalism on this site. To read the review, you would... (read more)
6 comments posted to this opinion
Excellent
The new version of FF demonstrates that having monopoly status doesn't mean the future is always... (read more)
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Firefox 2
This product is no longer sold by our merchant partners. Information below was accurate at time of review.CNET video and photos
CNET editors' review
CNET editors' rating
Reviewed by:
Robert Vamosi
Reviewed: 10/23/06
Release date: 10/24/06
Editorial policies
The good: Firefox 2 adds built-in antiphishing protection, search engine suggestions, session restore, inline spell-checking, and Live Titles; the browser is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux; localized versions available in many different languages.
The bad: The Firefox 2 uninstall leaves behind a mess; some 1.5 version add-ons will break in 2.0; there are no thumbnail previews of open tabs; the browser doesn't yet pass the Web Standards Project Acid2 test.
The bottom line: Mozilla Firefox 2 is a winner, beating Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 on security, features, and overall cool factor and deserving our Editors' Choice award.
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CNET User opinions
for Firefox 2Spectacular
I've always preferred alternative browsers to IE, which is bulky, sluggish, and seems to take... (read more)
2 comments posted to this opinion
Perfect