blog.wired.com - 12/10/2008
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The latest beta version of Mozilla's Firefox browser brings built-in support for the multi-touch trackpads on modern Mac notebooks. Back in October, Mozilla's Eddie Lee produced an experimental version of Firefox which allowed Mac users to control the browser with multi-fingered gestures ...
macrumors.com - 12/10/2008
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macrumors.com —
On Monday, Mozilla released the latest beta version
of Firefox 3.1. This "Beta 2" version of the...
popular web browser adds a number of new features across all supported platforms including: - Private Browsing Mode - Faster Java...
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Latest Firefox 3.1 Beta Adds Multi-Touch Support
developer.mozilla.org - 12/9/2008
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developer.mozilla.org —
This beta is now available in 54 languages
- get your local version and let us know...
if it looks right. A new Private Browsing Mode that allows you to browse without Firefox storing any traces of where you’ve been - perfect for online holiday shopping! ...
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blog.mozilla.com - 12/9/2008
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blog.mozilla.com —
Editor’s note: Mozilla released Firefox 3.1 beta 1
on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 2:39 pm PT....
Check out the Mozilla Developer News announcement reposted below for more details. Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 now available for download Please note: Firefox 3.1 ...
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Firefox 3.1 beta 2 now available!
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Firefox adds multitouch gestures for Macs
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... meaning you need to repeat the gesture to zoom more than one level.
The twist-to-switch-tabs gesture works a lot better than you'd think, including wrap-around so that once you get to the last tab, another clockwise tweak brings you to the first tab.
I'm distrustful of Firefox upgrades after being burned after every upgrade as yet another indispensable extension defuncts, otherwise I'd give it a go. Anyone in our readership taken it for a spin?
Firefox Adds Multitouch Gestures for Macs [Gadget Lab]
Multitouch Gestures Added to the Latest Firefox 3.1 Beta [Beta Beat]
Lifehacker —
... . If you've got a new MacBook, the latest beta release supports swiping, pinching, and twisting your way through Firefox history, tabs, and more. [ via ]
Latest Firefox Beta Officially Adds Multitouch for Macs [Firefox]
Gizmodo —
... •Swipe Left: Go back in history (hold Command to open it in a tab) •Swipe Right: Go forward in history •Swipe Up: Go to the top of the page •Swipe Down: Go to the end of the page •Pinch Together: Zoom out •Pinch Apart: Zoom in •Twist Right: Next tab •Twist Left: Previous tab Awesome. As Wired pointed out, this implementation may even better than Safari. [Mozilla via Wired]
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Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 got out and better
PalmAddicts —
... Back in October, Mozilla's Eddie Lee produced an experimental version of Firefox that allowed Mac users to control the browser with multi-fingered gestures. In Firefox v3.1 Beta 2, those gestures have been made official. Charlie Sorrel from Wired gave it a try, and felt the gestures are even better than those in Apple's own browser, Safari. Here's the list of what you can do, provided by ...
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