[How To] Add Unity Progress Bars to Firefox

On May 7, 2012, in Linux, by dipinkrishna

Firefox may be Ubuntu’s default browser but it doesn’t take full advantage of Ubuntu’s Unity desktop features by default. And whilst it does come pre-packed with App Menu, HUD, and Quicklist support, it doesn’t support Unity’s ‘on launcher’ progress bars and counter badges for downloads. But by installing just one extension – ‘Unityfox’ – you can add these [...]

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Firefox 12 Upgrade Arrives in Ubuntu

On April 27, 2012, in Linux, by dipinkrishna

The latest stable release of Firefox is now available as an upgrade in Ubuntu 12.04, 11.10 and other supported versions.  The update arrives just three days after the formal release issued by Mozilla. Due to the ‘rapid release schedule’ used by the developers of Firefox the changes and updates in Firefox 12 are relatively minor: [...]

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Firefox 13 Alpha 2 Appears in the Wild

On March 23, 2012, in Linux, by dipinkrishna

The second alpha release of Firefox 13 (no, we can barely keep up either) is now available for download. The release doesn’t see too much in the way of ‘stuff to shout about’, with its new-tab speed dial page and URL address completion having debuted in the nightly builds a few weeks back. For a [...]

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Instant Messaging Comes to Thunderbird 13, Speed-Dial to Firefox 13

On March 15, 2012, in Linux, by dipinkrishna

The latest nightly release of Thunderbird 13 has introduced a new instant messaging feature. The feature, which is capable of connecting to Facebook chat, Google Chat, Twitter and IRC, is aimed at ‘enriching’ the e-mail experience by leveraging instantaneous communication alongside it. For example, you may get sent a quick question from your pet koala Keith but, seeing [...]

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Firefox 10 Released

On February 1, 2012, in Linux, by dipinkrishna

Firefox 10 has been officially released. The introduction of a new rapid-release programme means users of Ubuntu 10.04 onwards will automatically be upgraded to the latest releases of Firefox via Update Manager – no extra effort or PPAs are required. An upgrade to Firefox 10 will appear in the coming days. Amongst the minor changes to be found [...]

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Latest Firefox Releases Coming to Ubuntu 10.04

On January 12, 2012, in Linux, by dipinkrishna

From February 17th Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10 users will be automatically upgraded to the latest release of Firefox. The move comes as a result of Ubuntu’s decision to follow Mozilla’s ‘rapid release’ cycle for Firefox. Currently Ubuntu pushes updates users of Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10 with ‘point’ releases for Firefox 3.6. These updates contain important security [...]

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