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memory requirements for firefox new versions

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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)

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:

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/




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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!!

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You are welcome.

So that other users can find solutions to previously asked Firefox support questions, please take a couple of minutes to return to the forum, sign in and click "Solved" next to my FIRST answer. Thanks.