Foxfire question
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
From: Lockport, NY
Foxfire question
anyone else having problems with foxfire. the past few days i have, when on a site and open a new tab it becomes non responsive. at first thought maybe my computer, but have since tried on several other desktops and laptops. the same thing.
even tried closing out spyware and antivirus , still the same thing.
even tried closing out spyware and antivirus , still the same thing.
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Lately it doesn't matter what browser I was using
IE6,Opera,Mozilla
There have been some major server issues downstream
FTE used to be 13 jumps
The other day 36 jumps were listed and timed out.
When you have what you sonsoder broswer problems do a trace route to verify the problem
IE6,Opera,Mozilla
There have been some major server issues downstream
FTE used to be 13 jumps
The other day 36 jumps were listed and timed out.
When you have what you sonsoder broswer problems do a trace route to verify the problem
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,394
Likes: 0
From: Des Plaines, Illinois
Firefox is still my browser of choice, but it does have some issues.
Number one, it eats RAM. Seriously. If you're like me and only reboot when something goes wrong (PCs don't really like being powered on and off whenever you use them) Firefox will eventually suck up most of your available system memory because it has never been able to correctly release what is uses. Even when hard terminated along with it's attached processes, it won't give up it's stranglehold until you reboot. Mozilla has been aware of the problem for a while and they're looking to fix it in the new release.
Number 2 - On some machines in certain OS configurations it just doesn't like to remain stable. For example, I've used it on every PC I've owned and never run into a problem until I built a new one now two years ago. In XP it locks up constantly at random points in browsing. IE works just fine. Install Vista on the same PC, and it works just fine.
A different PC with the same OS load, ram and video drivers, no problems at all. Goofy.
I'd try a reboot if you're like me and hardly ever do it. If that doesn't work, check for a later version than what you might be using.
Number one, it eats RAM. Seriously. If you're like me and only reboot when something goes wrong (PCs don't really like being powered on and off whenever you use them) Firefox will eventually suck up most of your available system memory because it has never been able to correctly release what is uses. Even when hard terminated along with it's attached processes, it won't give up it's stranglehold until you reboot. Mozilla has been aware of the problem for a while and they're looking to fix it in the new release.
Number 2 - On some machines in certain OS configurations it just doesn't like to remain stable. For example, I've used it on every PC I've owned and never run into a problem until I built a new one now two years ago. In XP it locks up constantly at random points in browsing. IE works just fine. Install Vista on the same PC, and it works just fine.
A different PC with the same OS load, ram and video drivers, no problems at all. Goofy.
I'd try a reboot if you're like me and hardly ever do it. If that doesn't work, check for a later version than what you might be using.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,868
Likes: 9
From: Rhode Island
If its the same website, its possible a java applet or a problem with the website itself is causing problems. Thats what it sounds like since it happens on multiple computer. IF it doesn't do it with internet explorer, give Firefox 3.0 Beta 2 a shot
http://developer.mozilla.org/devnews...-for-download/
Its not the most stable thing yet, but it suposedly has vast improvements over Firefox2
http://developer.mozilla.org/devnews...-for-download/
Its not the most stable thing yet, but it suposedly has vast improvements over Firefox2
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
Likes: 50
From: Texas
Firefox has been fine for me (even better with the spell check feature), but I have had some problems with the FTE server not wanting to let me on.
Trending Topics
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
FireFox Question
FireFox Rocks --- I have 10 tabs open --- never a problem with this Web forum using Firefox
Have a great one
John from Colfax NC
Have a great one
John from Colfax NC
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
donjamer
General NON-Automotive Conversation
7
Oct 13, 2008 11:31 AM
Beerstalker
General NON-Automotive Conversation
4
Dec 15, 2007 10:38 PM
Dialtone
General NON-Automotive Conversation
13
Mar 9, 2006 10:14 PM