64 bit Firefox

[p.dath]

I'm running 64 bit Windows 7, and decided to give 64 bit FireFox a go. It's been in beta quite a long time, and alas is not likely to go to "full release" until the next version, 3.7.

Anyway, I through caution to the wind and gave it a try:
http://www.mozilla-x86-64.com/

Everything works pretty good, except flash. Even the 64 bit beta version of the flash player from Adobe doesn't seem to work - and you know what, that's great!
I didn't realise how much flash was detracting from my Internet experience. It seems flash is used a lot by intrusive adverts.

I almost wonder it HTML5 will substantially reduce flash usage anyway. HTML5 has native support for streaming video, and all sorts of animation options.

If you run a 64 bit OS, and don't care about flash, then I say give it a ago. I've been using it for about 10 days now, and it is nice and stable and suitable for everyday use.

[sil3nt]

and it is nice and stable and suitable for everyday use.Just like the 32 bit version!

although 64 bit does add an extra 3 inches to your e-penis i hear.

[Thaeos]

Bah, only badly designed sites use flash anyway,

[The Pastor]

Bah, only badly designed sites use flash anyway,

like youtube?

[CookMySock]

like youtube?Yeah, and google maps.

@p.dath, so the question on everyones minds is, is it quicker than 32bit? Is is quicker than Chrome?

Steve

[p.dath]

Yeah, and google maps.

@p.dath, so the question on everyones minds is, is it quicker than 32bit? Is is quicker than Chrome?

Steve

I can't personally "feel" any difference. They claim some parts are much faster. For example, they say it is 20% faster rendering JPEGs, as there are more 64 bit registers available than 32 bit registers.

It seems to me though that if your going to run a 64 bit OS, you really should be wanting to run 64 bit applications, or you will have to accept the performance penalty of running them under 32 bit emulation.

[CookMySock]

I can't personally "feel" any difference.Shall I put some fur around it?



It seems to me though that if your going to run a 64 bit OS, you really should be wanting to run 64 bit applications, or you will have to accept the performance penalty of running them under 32 bit emulation.If there was a penalty to be had.

Steve