Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2 has been released. This is a security and stability update. It contains 7 security fixes, 5 of which are rated critical, so updating to 1.5.0.2 is highly recommended.

As a side note, an update to the old Firefox 1.0.x version has also been released as version 1.0.8, although why anyone would want this is beyond me. If you have not already upgraded to Firefox 1.5.x (WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???), Improvements over Firefox 1.0.x versions are extensive, including an automated update system to streamline product upgrades, faster Back and Forward navigation, a feature for clearing private browsing data, drag-and-drop reordering of browser tabs, a redesigned Options/Preferences window and better popup blocking. Web standards support is also improved, with support for Scalable Vector Graphics, JavaScript 1.6 and more CSS. Accessibility is also better (including new DHTML accessibility features), security has also been enhanced. Firefox's Extension System has been redesigned to make extension upgrades cleaner (nothing left behind from previous versions).

You can download it here:

firefox-1.5.0.2.en-US.os2.zip

NOTE: This release requires the C runtime DLLs from Innotek. The latest version is 0.5.1, which includes an installer. Available here:

libc-0.5.1.exe

NOTE: This release requires IPLUGINW.DLL to use the Java and Flash plugins. The latest (backward compatible) version is available here:

ipluginw20050915.xpi
or here:
ipluginw20050915.xpi

Firefox extensions (add-ons) that add new functionality are available here:

addons.update.mozilla.org

Firefox themes (skins) are available here:

addons.mozilla.org/themes/

For release notes, and a list of new features, follow this link:

www.mozilla.com/firefox/releases

The Mozilla Firefox homepage can be found here:

www.mozilla.org/products/firefox

The official Warpzilla homepage can be found here:

www.mozilla.org/ports/os2/

If you have questions, or just want the latest, greatest tips for Mozilla & Firefox, Steve Wendt's excellent "Tips For Warpzilla" page can be found
here:

www.os2bbs.com/os2news/Warpzilla.html

For Firefox "Tips & Tricks", see:

www.tweakguides.com/Firefox_6.html

And finally, if you still have questions, or just want to participate in a Mozilla for OS/2 discussion forum, the Warpzilla newsgroup can be found here:

news.mozilla.org

Regards,
Sander

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