memory requirements for firefox new versions
I don't have any problem with version 3.6.18 .. and it bareley suffices for my 256M Ram memory .. what will happen if I don't change to ver 4 .. and now 5 ..
What memory problems could I get with a change to new versions?
Thanks (And forget me to ask this hear .. but I don't find any other place to make my question)
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Firefox 3.6 RAM requires 64MB (recommended RAM is 128MB or greater).
Firefox 4 and 5 recommended RAM is 512MB.
See:
- Firefox 3.6: https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.6/system-requirements/index.html
- Firefox 4: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/4.0/system-requirements/index.html
- Firefox 5: https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/5.0/system-requirements/index.html
Your RAM, 256MB, is probably bare minimum for your system. You need to check what kind and how much your system will accommodate. Your whole system is likely to run better with more RAM. I recently purchased 2G top-of-the-line RAM for an old, old computer for $59.99 on-line in a special sale.
Look up your computer make and model at the following for type of RAM and how much your system will accommodate, then look on the internet for pricing: http://www.crucial.com/
You need to update the following. The Plugin version(s) shown below was/were submitted with your question and is/are out of date. You should update to avoid known security issues with the version(s) you have installed. Click on "More system info..." to the right of your question to see what was included with your question.
- Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape
- Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_18 for Mozilla browsers
- Check your plugin versions on either of the following links':
- http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
- https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
- Note: plugin check page does not have information on all plugin versions
- There are plugin specific testing links available from this page:
- Update Adobe Reader (PDF plugin):
- From within your existing Adobe Reader (if you have it already installed):
- Open the Adobe Reader program from your Programs list
- Click Help > Check for Updates
- Follow the prompts for updating
- If this method works for you, skip the "Download complete installer" section below and proceed to "After the installation" below
- Download complete installer (if you do NOT have Adobe Reader installed):
- SAVE the installer to your hard drive (save to your Desktop so that you can find it after the download). Exit/Close Firefox. Run the installer you just downloaded.
- Use either of the links below:
- https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox (click on "Installing and updating Adobe Reader")
- Also see Download link': http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
- After the installation, start Firefox and check your version again.
- From within your existing Adobe Reader (if you have it already installed):
- Update the Java plugin to the latest version.
- Download site: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html (Java Platform: Download JRE)
- Be sure to un-check the Yahoo Toolbar option during the install if you do not want it installed.
- Also see "Manual Update" in this article to update from the Java Control Panel in Windows Control Panel: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Java+plugin+with+Firefox#Updates
- Removing old versions (if needed): http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/remove_olderversions.xml
- Remove multiple Java Console extensions (if needed): http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_:_FAQs_:_Install_Java#Multiple_Java_Console_extensions
- Java Test: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml
- Download site: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html (Java Platform: Download JRE)
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Helper7677 .. should be Helper77..77 all right!! FIRST OF ALL .. HELPER .. THANKS A LOT!! .. I will review every one of your recomendations .. and will comunicate You the results here .. THANKS A LOT AGAIN!!
You are welcome.
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