Firefox 2.0 Beta 2

Hey, click the link in the title. Or here. Firefox has released 2.0 beta 2 (several weeks ago, actually). Now you may hear a lot (especially from firefox) about not running beta's because they are not stable or supported yet. But this is different. I've been running beta 2 for over a week now and have had NO problems. Feel free to go ahead and try it out! It's got some really nice new features, including: inline spell checking, phishing protection, better support for xml/rss feeds (so subscribing to websites don't look like gibberish), and more. That link will give you more info.

Before updating, be sure to back up your profile, which contains your bookmarks, extensions, and other settings. Your profile is in C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\application data\mozilla\firefox. You can also get there by going to start > run > type "%appdata%" (without the "quotes") and press enter.

If you are still scared of trying a beta (or even firefox), then check out http://www.portableapps.com which offers Firefox (and many other programs) which run without installing or changing any files on your computer. This can also be added to a usb drive or a regular CD-R for use on a computer that normally wouldn't let you install another program. This is great, because I use it on the computers at school which only have a basic firefox without the ad-blocking ability...I also can use the portable gaim for talking to you guys since the school computers don't have any IM clients.

Also, Gaim has updated to 2.0.0 Beta 3.1, which keeps your MSN account from crashing. Better grab that update ;-)

Well, goodnight...or morning...or whatever... :-D

Quotes

I saw these famous quotes in my "Quote of the Day" widget on my Google Homepage and figured I would share them.

Acceptance without proof is the fundamental characteristic of Western religion, rejection without proof is the fundamental characteristic of Western science.
- Gary Zukav

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
- Benjamin Franklin

Pretty cool, huh? :-D

howdy

howdy guys! Just wanted to post something to let everyone know I was still alive.

School is going pretty good - I just presented my first assignment (on "Antipope" by Max Ernst) for the year and it went well...other than the fact that I had to skip 2 classes to finish. Now I just need to write a book report on whores in Medieval England by Monday, and study for a major Civil War test (all essay) and write an article review on archaeology in the Holy Land by Tuesday.

I also need to study a passage from James for Something Else Bible Study because I am teaching that on Monday at 8pm (for anyone who wants to come ;-P ).

Oh! and Hooray for ME! I just learned (last night) how to make a podcast and an RSS feed manually! how cool is that? very cool, I know... Anyone who wants me to make an RSS feed or podcast for your website just let me know, because I'm dorky and enjoy that stuff :-D

oh boo, I didn't realize it was this late...goodnight!