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MozInfo701 year 2009 news articles

February, 2009

Firefox 3.0.6 released 04 Feb 2009
SillyDog701 member J-M informed us that Mozilla has released the maintenance update of Firefox 3.0.6. Mozilla said that Firefox 3.0.6 fixes several security and stability issues. Firefox 3.0.6 can be downloaded from Mozilla's download page. Join our discussion - "Mozilla... (read this article)
Safari 4 Beta released 24 Feb 2009
Apple has released the first public Beta of Safari 4, a new version of its web browser that packs a powerful new JavaScript engine and support for the latest web standards. Dubbed "Nitro", the engine in Safari 4 is said... (read this article)

March, 2009

Firefox 3.0.7 released 05 Mar 2009
SillyDog701 member J-M informed us that Mozilla has released a maintenance update of Firefox 3.0.7. Mozilla said that Firefox 3.0.7 fixes several security and stability issues. Firefox 3.0.7 can be downloaded from Mozilla's download page. Join our discussion - "Mozilla... (read this article)
Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 8, finally 09 Mar 2009
Microsoft has finally released the Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) general public after 1 since Beta 1 to the general public. New features of Internet Explorer 8 include: Suggested Sites, InPrivate, Accelerators, Web Slices, SmartScreen Filter, Developer tools, and Zooming.... (read this article)
Firefox 3.0.8 released 28 Mar 2009
SillyDog701 member iJohnE informed us that Mozilla has released a maintenance update of Firefox 3.0.8. Although Firefox 3.0.7 was only released in earlier March, Firefox 3.0.8 fixes critical security issues found in Firefox 3.0.7. Firefox 3.0.8 can be downloaded from... (read this article)
Camino 1.6.7 released 31 Mar 2009
The Camino Project has released Camino 1.6.7, an update to Camino 1.6. Camino 1.6.7 contains the following improvements over version 1.6.6: Upgraded to version 1.8.1.21 of the Mozilla Gecko rendering engine, which includes several critical security and stability fixes. OpenSearch... (read this article)

April, 2009

Firefox 3.0.9 released 22 Apr 2009
SillyDog701 member PaulD informed us that Mozilla has released a maintenance update of Firefox 3.0.9. Firefox 3.0.9 fixes a number of vulnerabilities and stability issues including critical security issues found in Firefox 3.0.8. Firefox 3.0.9 can be downloaded from Mozilla's... (read this article)
Firefox 3.0.10 released 28 Apr 2009
SillyDog701 member Juha-Matti Laurio informed us that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.0.10, less than a week after the release of 3.0.9. Firefox 3.0.10 fixes a security issue and a major stability issue found in Firefox 3.0.9. Apparently, one of the... (read this article)

June, 2009

Opera 10 beta released 03 Jun 2009
SillyDog701 member James informed us that Opera Software has released the first public test version of the next Opera, Opera 10 beta (codenamed Peregrine). The company promises faster downloads, new design and new features. They claim that it is 40%... (read this article)
Safari 4.0 ships 08 Jun 2009
Apple has released the final shipping version of Safari 4.0, available for Mac and Windows PCs. Apple claims Safari 4.0 be the world’s fastest and most innovative web browser. Safari 4 features the Nitro engine which runs JavaScript up to... (read this article)
Firefox 3.0.11 released 12 Jun 2009
SillyDog701 moderator Fulvio informed us that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.0.11. Firefox 3.0.11 fixes a security issue and a major stability issue found in Firefox 3.0.10. Firefox 3.0.11 can be downloaded from Mozilla's download page. Join our discussion - "Mozilla... (read this article)
Camino 1.6.8 released 23 Jun 2009
The Camino Project has released Camino 1.6.8, a stability and security update for Camino 1.6.x. Camino Project recommend all users update to this version. Camino 1.6.8 contains the following improvements over version 1.6.7: Upgraded to version 1.8.1.22 of the Mozilla... (read this article)

July, 2009

Firefox 3.5 released 01 Jul 2009
SillyDog701 moderator Profman informed us that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5, a major update to Mozilla Firefox 3.0 which released in June 2008. Since the release of 3.0, Firefox 3.5 has been under development for the past year, contains... (read this article)
Safari 4.0.2 update 08 Jul 2009
Apple has released the Safari 4.0.2 update, available for Mac and Windows PCs. Apple recommends all Safari users update to this version. Safari 4.0.2 update improves the stability of the Nitro JavaScript engine and includes the latest compatibility and security... (read this article)
Firefox 3.5.1 released 17 Jul 2009
SillyDog701 member James informed us that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5.1, the first update release to Mozilla Firefox 3.5 released in early July. Firefox 3.5.1 is a security update, fixing two critical security issues. Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1 can be downloaded... (read this article)
Firefox 3.0.12 patches five critical issues 22 Jul 2009
After the release of Firefox 3.5.1, Mozilla has released Firefox 3.0.12 addressing 5 critical vulnerabilities. Firefox 3.0.12 fixes five critical and one high vulnerabilities and several stability issues found in Firefox 3.0.11. Firefox 3.0.12 can be downloaded from Mozilla's download... (read this article)

August, 2009

Firefox 3.0.13 released 03 Aug 2009
Not long after the release of Firefox 3.0.11, Mozilla has released Firefox 3.0.13 addressing two critical vulnerabilities. Firefox 3.0.13 fixes two critical vulnerabilities found in Firefox 3.0.12. Firefox 3.0.13 can be downloaded from Mozilla's download page. Join our discussion -... (read this article)
Firefox 3.5.2 released 03 Aug 2009
SillyDog701 moderator Fulvio informed us that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5.2, the an update release to Mozilla Firefox 3.5 first released in early July. Firefox 3.5.2 is a security update, fixing two critical security issues. Mozilla Firefox 3.5.2 can be... (read this article)
Safari 4.0.3 update 12 Aug 2009
Apple has released the Safari 4.0.3 update, available for Mac and Windows PCs. Apple recommends all Safari users update to this version. Safari 4.0.3 update improves the stability, compatibility and security. Safari 4.0.3 Update is available form Apple Software Update... (read this article)
Camino 1.6.9 released 27 Aug 2009
The Camino Project has released Camino 1.6.9, a stability and security update for Camino 1.6.x. Camino Project recommend all users update to this version. Camino 1.6.9 contains the following improvements over version 1.6.8: Upgraded to version 1.8.1.23 of the Mozilla... (read this article)

September, 2009

Opera 10 released 01 Sep 2009
Opera Software has released the shipping version of the web browser software, Opera 10. The company promises faster downloads, new design and new features. They claim that it is 40% faster previous browser on resource-intensive pages such as Gmail. New... (read this article)
Firefox 3.5.3 released 12 Sep 2009
SillyDog701 moderator Fulvio informed us that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5.3, the an update release to Mozilla Firefox 3.5 first released in early July. Firefox 3.5.3 is a security update, fixing three critical security issues. Mozilla Firefox 3.5.3 can be... (read this article)
Camino 1.6.10 released 30 Sep 2009
The Camino Project has released Camino 1.6.10, a stability and security update for Camino 1.6. Camino Project recommend all users update to this version. Camino 1.6.10 contains the following improvements over version 1.6.9: Disabled Java on Mac OS X 10.6... (read this article)

October, 2009

Google Chrome developer preview available for Mac 25 Oct 2009
According to Ars Technica, Google has release a developer preview version of its Google Chrome for Mac. Google Chrome is a WebKit-based Web browser, previously only available for Windows platform. Google Chrome's design goals were improvements in security, speed and... (read this article)
Firefox 3.5.4 released 28 Oct 2009
SillyDog701 member J-M informed us that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5.4, an update release to Mozilla Firefox 3.5 first released in early July. Firefox 3.5.4 is a security update, fixing six critical security issues. Mozilla Firefox 3.5.4 can be downloaded... (read this article)

November, 2009

Firefox 3.5.5 released 05 Nov 2009
Just one week after the release of Firefox 3.5.4, Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5.5. Firefox 3.5.5 is a stability update, addressing some crash issues. Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5 can be downloaded from Mozilla's download page. Join our discussion - "Mozilla Firefox... (read this article)
Firefox turns 5 09 Nov 2009
Five years on this Mozilla Foundation released Firefox 1.0 to public, a major new product since Mozilla Suite (then known as Mozilla Application Suite, now known as SeaMonkey) first released in June 2002. The major difference between Firefox and Mozilla... (read this article)
Opera 10.01 released 09 Nov 2009
Opera Software has released an update to Opera 10, Opera 10.01. The company promises faster downloads, new design and new features. They claim that it is 40% faster previous browser on resource-intensive pages such as Gmail. New features includes: Opera... (read this article)
Apple releases Safari 4.0.4 with security flaw patch 11 Nov 2009
Apple released an update to its web browser, making the Safari to version 4.0.4. Safari 4.0.4 addressed a vulnerability that could allow an image file to exploit Macs with older software. According to Apple, the flaw allowed maliciously crafted images... (read this article)
Camino 2.0 is out 19 Nov 2009
After over a year of hard work by devoted volunteers, the Camino Project has released Camino 2.0. This latest version includes many bug fixes and new features, providing all users with an improved browsing experience. This release displays web pages... (read this article)

December, 2009

Camino 2.0.1 released 04 Dec 2009
After over a year of hard work by devoted volunteers, the Camino Project has released the first update to Camino 2.0. This latest version includes security and stability update for Camino 2.0. The Camino Project recommend all Camino users to... (read this article)
Camino 2.0.1 released 04 Dec 2009
After two weeks of the release of Camino 2.0, the Camino Project has released the first update, making the version to Camino 2.0.1. This latest version includes security and stability update for Camino 2.0. The Camino Project recommend all Camino... (read this article)
Firefox 3.5.6 released 16 Dec 2009
Mozilla has released a security update to its flagship browser, Firefox, making the version to version 3.5.6. Firefox 3.5.6 addresses 6 vulnerabilities, and 3 of them were marked as critical by Mozilla. Mozilla Firefox 3.5.6 can be downloaded from Mozilla's... (read this article)