Already I have noticed that Firefox 3.0 is the fastest browser I have used, and in looking at my Task Manager, the browser is also using far less memory than previous incarnations of Firefox. The improved address bar has an organic nature to it. It learns which sites you access most often and offers them as possibilities, thereby cutting down on the amount of typing in the address bar. This feature works similarly to Google and its smart search feature. While I'm not a heavy technology programmer, Firefox claims to have a number of new security features, including malware and phishing protection. A whole host of other new features may be found here.

 

One issue I did find is that the some of my current Add-ons did not work with the latest version of the browser. However, most organizations who release these Add-ons are quickly coming out with new versions of their product for installation. Also, it was widely reported that the new Firefox 3 had a security hole upon its release. However, a similar hole was discovered in Microsoft Internet Explorer, and no doubt the hole will be patched quickly.

 

If you have been using Internet Explorer all these years, give Firefox a try. But be sure to keep Internet Explorer on your system. Some sites, especially those from Microsoft, will only work with Internet Explorer.