Firefox....

smitdavi · 10-16-2008, 10:24 AM

Anyone else having problems with the new Firefox (not CA related). It seems to be running slower. Just don't like it as much as I did before I did the update. I may go back to using Safari

VirtualSmitty · 10-16-2008, 10:28 AM

Nope. The newest version I find to be much faster than the last.

lenguamor · 10-16-2008, 10:34 AM

Here's a fix that makes FF about 30 times faster:

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1. Type "about : config" (without the spaces) into the address bar and hit return. Scroll
down and look for the following entries:

network.http.pipelining
network.http.proxy.pipelining
network.http.pipelining.maxrequests

Normally the browser will make one request to a web page at a time.
When you enable pipelining it will make several at once, which really
speeds up page loading.

2. Alter the entries as follows:

Set "network.http.pipelining" to "true"

Set "network.http.proxy.pipelining" to "true"

Set "network.http.pipelining.maxrequests " to some number like 30. This
means it will make 30 requests at once.

3. Lastly right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer.
Name it "nglayout.initialpaint.delay" and set its value to "0".
This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it recieves.

Mugen910 · 10-16-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

Here's a fix that makes FF about 30 times faster:

I love the icon!

smitdavi · 10-16-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

Here's a fix that makes FF about 30 times faster:

HOLY SCHNIKES.....what a difference that makes. Thanks

lenguamor · 10-16-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

HOLY SCHNIKES.....what a difference that makes. Thanks

Yeah; I saw that originally on another board and was skeptical - until I did it. Then I was a believer.

lenguamor · 10-16-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I love the icon!

mikeyj23 · 10-16-2008, 10:46 AM

I switched to Chrome when it first came out and haven't looked back. I even went so far as to uninstall FF last week. Chrome is SO much faster for me, although I wish I'd known about Joe's fix before I uninstalled to see if it bumped performance for me.

lenguamor · 10-16-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyj23

I switched to Chrome when it first came out and haven't looked back. I even went so far as to uninstall FF last week. Chrome is SO much faster for me, although I wish I'd known about Joe's fix before I uninstalled to see if it bumped performance for me.

I've been tempted to try Chrome, but FF works so well for me that it would be pure experimentation...and I'm kinda lazy like that.

10-16-2008, 10:52 AM

thanks for that! good stuff. I love FF, haven't had any problems with it, ever. Now IE on the other hand, TONS of problems.

Actually, wait, no, the only problem I've found is that some plugin ( i think flash) wont install properly.

VirtualSmitty · 10-16-2008, 10:53 AM

"Cough" Opera "Cough"

FXAdam · 10-16-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

Here's a fix that makes FF about 30 times faster:

Holy crap! That's deadly. Thanks.

madurolover · 10-16-2008, 11:02 AM

I am almost 100% Opera now. Super fast and no crashing issues.

10-16-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

Here's a fix that makes FF about 30 times faster:

It makes it usable for me... I have to run it on a portable stick (due to work restrictions) and I had been hating the upgrade.

GKitty · 10-16-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

Here's a fix that makes FF about 30 times faster:

The tip... the icon... this whole post is sparktacular!!

Can't wait to get home and fix up my home 'puter.

MTB996 · 10-16-2008, 12:21 PM

Oh my, this makes a huge difference. Thanks!!

smitdavi · 10-16-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MTB996

Oh my, this makes a huge difference. Thanks!!

I know....isn't is nice!

mmblz · 10-16-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

Here's a fix that makes FF about 30 times faster:

http://egonitron.com/2007/05/25/the-...elining-trick/

smitdavi · 10-16-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

http://egonitron.com/2007/05/25/the-...elining-trick/

Thank you sir. Interesting reading

elderboy02 · 10-16-2008, 02:04 PM

I am definitely going to try this on my computer. Thanks for the tip. I love firefox.

10-16-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Firefox.... Anyone else having problems with the new Firefox (not CA related). It seems to be running slower. Just don't like it as much as I did before I did the update. I may go back to using Safari

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VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Firefox.... Nope. The newest version I find to be much faster than the last. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

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mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: Firefox.... I switched to Chrome when it first came out and haven't looked back. I even went so far as to uninstall FF last week. Chrome is SO much faster for me, although I wish I'd known about Joe's fix before I uninstalled to see if it bumped performance for me.

10-16-2008, 10:52 AM	#10
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Firefox.... thanks for that! good stuff. I love FF, haven't had any problems with it, ever. Now IE on the other hand, TONS of problems. Actually, wait, no, the only problem I've found is that some plugin ( i think flash) wont install properly.

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VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Firefox.... "Cough" Opera "Cough" __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

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madurolover That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 136 Trading: (0)	Re: Firefox.... I am almost 100% Opera now. Super fast and no crashing issues. __________________ I Like Thin & Crispy

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Firefox.... I am definitely going to try this on my computer. Thanks for the tip. I love firefox.