nsane.forums Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 We've known for quite some time that Mozilla was preparing a new theme for Firefox 4. On Mozilla Links, the UI team has informed the public that the new theme will finally find its way into the browser's first beta release. According to the post, the following changes can be expected in the Windows version: The Firefox button - a new menu button that aggregates the most frequently used browser menu options (default for Windows Vista and 7; can be disabled) Aero Glass interface - a new skin that fits with the default theme of Windows Vista and 7 (currently only available via third-party plug-ins) Customizable tab bar - ability to drag buttons around the tab bar Bookmarks button - opens bookmarks menu and lets you dock it as a sidebar Tabs on top - now enabled by default and can be changed by user Regarding tabs on top, many users have been quick to call Mozilla copycats. Opera, as well as Google Chrome, have both used tabs on top for quite some time. However, to set the record straight, Mozilla wants to assure the public that it has thought long and hard about Firefox's tab placement and has posted a video explaining the design decision (see below). The Mac OS and Linux versions will also see UI overhauls, though Mozilla's post doesn't go into details. Besides the changes listed above, other improvements can be expected before a final product is launched. App tabs are one of the features to be implemented and will allow users to make sticky tabs with no navigation interface for application-like websites (such as your email). This is sort of like permatabs. Firefox 4 Beta 1 is scheduled for release in the coming weeks. Mozilla plans to have the final version of the browser out the door by the end of the year. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marik Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Awesomeness :smoke:the video is superbcan't wait for the final versionedit: added the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 D*mn. I wish they release 4.0 Beta 1 already :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daimaah Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 D*mn. I wish they release 4.0 Beta 1 already :DAlthough I'm now a Chrome user, the same stuff applies to it and Opera. From a programming / UI design perspective, it's some very good research. Can't wait for some neat HTML5 applications... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashar Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Bring it on Firefox :fear: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuraag Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 D*mn. I wish they release 4.0 Beta 1 already :Dbeta 1 nightly buildhttp://ftp.eu.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/nightly/4.0b1-candidates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashar Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Damn yeah testing on xp-mode :dance2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl@pSh0ck™ Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 damn can't wait for this one!!!! :frusty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobrPatty Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Firefox 4 beta2 nightlybuild is out.torrent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobrPatty Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Firefox 4 beta2 nightlybuild:beta2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashar Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 nothing on their ftp tho :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacredCultivator Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Liar ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Oh no!! They've removed the full window name in the window title bar area, and replaced it with ... nothing. :frusty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuraag Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 [quote name=RobrPatty' date='29 June 2010 - 11:36 PM' timestamp='1277831183' post='203231] Firefox 4 beta2 nightlybuild: beta2 thats pre-beta2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I tried it and it's blazing fast, but I think I'll wait until it becomes more stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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