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TygrBright

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12. I accidentally "updated" when they released Quantum.

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 06:17 PM

Jan 2018

Had to go back and retcon to the last previous version, since they disconnected most of the add-on tools I use regularly with that browser for various work applications.

Had it enabled all my add-ons I might have stayed with it, but I wasn't impressed with the new layout and repositioning of functions, either.

wearily,
Bright

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Have you tried the new Firefox browser Quantum? [View all] RKP5637 Jan 2018 OP

I used to be a Firefox devotee True Dough Jan 2018 #1

I just went back to Chrome. The FF Quantum release for me had too many glitches. I just don't have RKP5637 Jan 2018 #3

I have been using firefox for years Mosby Jan 2018 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author RKP5637 Jan 2018 #4

Using it now, and like it... TreasonousBastard Jan 2018 #5

It feels faster, maybe more snappy. Epic has always sounded interesting to me RKP5637 Jan 2018 #7

Give Epic a shot, but while it is a lot more private than the others... TreasonousBastard Jan 2018 #11

Plan the revolution with pencil and paper, and a pack of matches for delete now! RKP5637 Jan 2018 #13

Long-time FF user here - I say thumbs up! earthshine Jan 2018 #6

Yep, updates like that can be nerve racking. I've always had FF on my systems and I RKP5637 Jan 2018 #8

I quit FF a couple months ago left-of-center2012 Jan 2018 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author RKP5637 Jan 2018 #10

I accidentally "updated" when they released Quantum. TygrBright Jan 2018 #12

Yep, the new add-ons are pretty much quite different from the old ones. RKP5637 Jan 2018 #14