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Firebird 0.8 is out...
2004-02-09, 7:08 AM #1
But wait, whats this? They changed the damn name again!


Check the Release notes. Ive been running a 0.8 nightly for awhile, its pretty sweet... [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2004-02-09, 7:11 AM #2
Why do they keep changing the name?

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2004-02-09, 7:12 AM #3
Why change the name?

To avoid overlap. The colloquial name "Firebird" is also in use by another open source project. While we don't believe our use of the Firebird name infringed on their trademark, we wanted to be responsive to the concerns of fellow open source developers.

(you forgot to mention thunderbird)
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[This message has been edited by Molgrew (edited February 09, 2004).]
2004-02-09, 7:15 AM #4
Yeah, theres a database engine called 'Firebird'. They cried when Phoenix changed its name....


Im running the official release now. Its fast - faster than the nightly I was using. Too bad the extensions server is hosed. [http://forums.massassi.net/html/frown.gif]

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2004-02-09, 7:16 AM #5
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Molgrew:
....(you forgot to mention thunderbird)</font>


Why yes, yes I did. Thunderbird 0.5 is also out.... [http://forums.massassi.net/html/wink.gif]

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2004-02-09, 7:25 AM #6
They are catering to the furry audience.

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2004-02-09, 9:32 AM #7
I hate the name. I can no longer recommend this browser to *anyone*. Ever. That's it. It's doomed.

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2004-02-09, 10:41 AM #8
I'm using 0.8+ anyway.
2004-02-09, 10:44 AM #9
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by oSiRiS:
...I can no longer recommend this browser to *anyone*...</font>


Lets hope noone shares your sentiments.

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2004-02-09, 10:46 AM #10
Installed it, screwed up my WINME, had to restore. Yea, this really is great software. [http://forums.massassi.net/html/rolleyes.gif]
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2004-02-09, 10:49 AM #11
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Evil_Tofu:
Installed it, screwed up my WINME, had to restore. Yea, this really is great software. [http://forums.massassi.net/html/rolleyes.gif]</font>


How did it screw up WinME more?
2004-02-09, 10:52 AM #12
Caused WinME to stop working.
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2004-02-09, 10:56 AM #13
Minesweeper causes WinME to stop working. [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2004-02-09, 10:57 AM #14
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Evil_Tofu:
Caused WinME to stop working.</font>


Can you prove it wasn't WinME sucking as usual? I didn't think so.

FireBi.. err fox may be awesome software, but it can't save WinME.

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2004-02-09, 12:00 PM #15
WinME has been running stably on my computer for weeks now, and FireFox crashed it. Which should conform to meet the requirements of the other: the software I had to pay for or the free stuff?
Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side
2004-02-09, 12:23 PM #16
Wait... you PAID for ME?

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2004-02-09, 12:32 PM #17
Why pay for software to begin with? [http://forums.massassi.net/html/smile.gif]

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2004-02-09, 12:34 PM #18
mate... windows ME.... seriously, upgrade or downgrade to anything and you won't regret it

anyway, another one? I've already got phoenix, mozilla and firebird lying around.. this is turning into a collection
2004-02-09, 1:00 PM #19
Firefox? We already have a firefox. Rename it! [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2004-02-09, 1:18 PM #20
gyaaahhhh! what was wrong with Phoenix?
and isn't FireFox the name of StarFox's special move? [http://forums.massassi.net/html/wink.gif]

*sigh* oh well, the browser is still good despite a corny name.

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2004-02-09, 1:20 PM #21
Couldn't they name it....Pyrofox or something..

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2004-02-09, 1:22 PM #22
There is an ancient saying that I think applies here:

"Friends don't let friends install Windows ME."

So...yeah, smack your friends, they aren't doing their jobs.

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2004-02-09, 3:04 PM #23
LOL! I belive I read that somewhere in the bible. [http://forums.massassi.net/html/smile.gif]

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2004-02-09, 4:01 PM #24
What's wrong with Phoenix? It's my name damnit. I personally would find it somewhat weird using a browser that has the same name as the alias I use online.

Happydud, WinMe causes WinMe to stop working. The OS is crap, it's beyond me how anyone can use the thing. I'll bet money that even if you never do a thing on a computer running WinMe other than boot it up and shut it down, it'll corrupt itself after awhile.

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2004-02-09, 4:10 PM #25
do they have a version for lindows?

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2004-02-09, 4:13 PM #26
^Bah

Well, I'm using it right now, and it's working marvelously, except for the name. The furry name is going to be hard to get used to.

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2004-02-09, 4:30 PM #27
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MBeggar:
do they have a version for lindows?</font>


Yes, its the same one as the "Linux" version. You dont *have* to use debs in Lindows, tar.gzs should work just fine.

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2004-02-09, 4:40 PM #28
I never saw that point of giting a browser other then IE, But I saw this and said why not..


and after some testing, all I can say is Fixfox kicks major IE Butt!
2004-02-09, 4:42 PM #29
Support this:
http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=50864

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2004-02-09, 4:56 PM #30
MB: clean your system of the filth that is called Lindows [http://forums.massassi.net/html/wink.gif]
get a real Linux
anyone know what's up with the extensions server?

and oS, there's a throbber??? how do i enable it?

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2004-02-09, 6:41 PM #31
Whoa! I don't know how I ever lived without this Browser... it blows IE out of the water. Of course you all probably knew that... I'm just a bit of a skeptic when it comes to new browsers. I'd never been able to find one I liked before (that wasn't IE anyway) but now I have... and I don't think I will EVER return!

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2004-02-09, 6:48 PM #32
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by oSiRiS:
Support this:
http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=50864</font>


Why? The icons and graphics were created by some dude, problably in the GIMP. Its not source code, its entirely their right to restrict its use.

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2004-02-10, 2:10 AM #33
I'm using it right now... and I love it.

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2004-02-10, 2:27 AM #34
I've been running .7 for a while now... This looks sweet, I'll download as soon as i get home [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2004-02-10, 3:19 AM #35
... I wholeheartedly support this program, even though I've never used it.


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2004-02-10, 4:52 AM #36
Lindows encoureges you to log onto the gui as root and blows chucks out of it's ***!

Did they add support for anti-ailiased fonts? That's what I'm manly concerned about.

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2004-02-10, 4:54 AM #37
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Firefox:
... I wholeheartedly support this program, even though I've never used it.


-Fox</font>



Why was I not suprised this was gonna happen. [http://forums.massassi.net/html/biggrin.gif]

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2004-02-10, 7:42 AM #38
Quote:
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Evil_Tofu:
Caused WinME to stop working.</font>


Did WinMe ever work in the first place? [http://forums.massassi.net/html/wink.gif]

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2004-02-10, 7:46 AM #39
Hm, aside from ease of customisation/ widely user-definable UI layout, i don't see anything it offers that Opera doesn't..

But now at least if you want to type up arrogant patronising posts in a discussion you can post from a truly sui generis browser..

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2004-02-10, 7:51 AM #40
It's free

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