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