The Firefox Download Day
June 4, 2008
This post was originally a rant about Apple’s web browser, Safari, but seeing how the launch of Firefox 3 is gaining massive global attention, I thought I’d mention Download Day first.
Mozilla is attempting to set a world record for the most downloaded software in 24 hours on the launch of Firefox 3 and this can only be done with your help. If you’re a fan of Firefox, pledge to download their latest version once it is out by visiting their website. There are already 191 pledges from Kuwait so far. :)
As for the Safari rant, I think Apple really needs to fix their WebKit engine; these high CPU cycles are outrageous and unacceptable by any means. Web browsers are one of the most commonly-used type of software on any platform; visiting a few websites should definitely not cause severe battery drainage!
Safari (3.1.1) using both CPU cores
Update: Reports are saying that Apple is improving JavaScript for its Webkit engine. Meh, we’ll see.
Entry Filed under: Apple, Software. Tags: Apple, cpu usage, download day, firefox, javascript, mozilla, safari, Software, web browsers, webkit, world record.
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Magnus | June 4, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Ok, I’m in ;-)
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::: ShoSho ::: | June 4, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Hmm I am used to Safari wallah..
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Sou | June 4, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Pledged! :D
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suspic | June 4, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Smart marketing idea.
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KTDP | June 4, 2008 at 7:25 pm
done ….
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Disturbed Stranger | June 4, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Interesting :)
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Sushi | June 4, 2008 at 10:47 pm
I’ll know what you’re talking about and get back to you once I buy an Apple laptop..
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Sushi | June 4, 2008 at 10:48 pm
=P
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3baid | June 5, 2008 at 1:47 am
Cool :)
Sushi, having a Mac is irrelevant of understanding this post :/
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N. | June 5, 2008 at 8:41 am
I pledged.
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3baid | June 5, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Wow, 309 so far! :D
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Sushi | June 5, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Well that just tells you how much i know about MACs anyway doesn’t it =P
I’m seriously thinking of getting one at the end of this year.
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3baid | June 6, 2008 at 12:40 am
Sushi, try it before you buy it :P
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Sushi | June 7, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I dont’ know anyone personally that uses them. I’ll probably check it out in an exhibition or something. Maybe prices in Europe are cheaper.