FF 3.6 being a CPU hog...

[Drew99GT]

Originally Posted By: chuckerants
I've had nothing but problems since FF automatically upgraded from 3.6.11 -> 3.6.12.

First, I can't log into Gmail from my main PC (and IE works just fine) so I've had to use FF 4 Beta. Now my laptop upgraded itself and GMail just sits there "loading".

This is a known and reported issue with 3.6.12 and it's really ticking me off. I tried reloading 3.6.11, but no luck.

What a POS.


3.6.12 is causing my machine all kinds of problems as well; mainly slow, choppy performance. I've also read that the G-Mail issue is big with this FF version. It's a buggy release and I hope they fix it soon.

I did find this, and it's helped my machine a little. Reduce the frequency of session restore points.

http://several.amplify.com/2009/08/21/how-to-fix-annoying-youtube-pauses-in-firefox/

 

[tmorris1]

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
Originally Posted By: chuckerants
I've had nothing but problems since FF automatically upgraded from 3.6.11 -> 3.6.12.

First, I can't log into Gmail from my main PC (and IE works just fine) so I've had to use FF 4 Beta. Now my laptop upgraded itself and GMail just sits there "loading".

This is a known and reported issue with 3.6.12 and it's really ticking me off. I tried reloading 3.6.11, but no luck.

What a POS.


3.6.12 is causing my machine all kinds of problems as well; mainly slow, choppy performance. I've also read that the G-Mail issue is big with this FF version. It's a buggy release and I hope they fix it soon.

I did find this, and it's helped my machine a little. Reduce the frequency of session restore points.

http://several.amplify.com/2009/08/21/how-to-fix-annoying-youtube-pauses-in-firefox/

Never had problem with FF. I am using 3.6.12 without any problems with GMAIL or anything.

 

[97tbird]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
And if you're a fan of social networking, there is a new browser out there now - RockMelt.


Apparently it isn't very hot: but i am a bit curious...
http://www.betanews.com/article/RockMelt-social-browser-Not-very-special/1289337647

..and some seem to like it:
http://www.internetevolution.com/author....evolution_gnews

 

[ddrumman2004]

I'm using the latest version of FF and under the Task Manager...it's using 70k plus memory, viewing this thread.

Now under Opera? Approx 10k of memory, viewing this same thread.

 

[Silver]

Firefox - everybody's beloved sympathy case.