Firefox beta 3.1 is faster than version 3.0

Mozilla fans can now enjoy faster JavaScript processing in the first version of Firefox 3.1 beta, as well as discover improvements in the Smart Location Bar application and the sleek interface of the shortcut switch. tab. The beta works well on Windows, Mac and Linux, the new JavaScript processing mechanism (called TraceMonkey) is disabled by default.

To enable this feature, you need to type ' about: config ' into the Smart Bar box, and then enter " javascript.options.jit.content " into the filter box. Double-click on the results found to convert the boolean from 'false' to ' true '. Close the window and you will see an immediate improvement in JavaScript processing speed.

Firefox beta 3.1 introduces a new tab switch interface and plug-in deployment
Geode geographic location. Photo: CNET .

The SunSpider JavaScript Benchmark test, Firefox 3.1 beta 1 completed the test in 2787.6 milliseconds - twice as fast as the current official version, Firefox 3.0.3 (completed in 5446.6 milliseconds).

The CTRL + Tab key switch for switching tabs now has a new interface, similar to Windows Vista's ALT + Tab application switch. Geode geolocation application is also added in FF3.1. Although Geode works, it is not always successful.

You can limit your search to the Awesome Smart Bar by using special characters like '+' or '#', and can customize it in about: config .

However, two highly anticipated features do not appear in this beta. Private Browsing (private browser mode), Mozilla's answer to Google Chrome's Incognito, and improved task management features are all absent.

Some plug-ins are not compatible with the new tab switch utility, so the writer must turn them off. Using a plug-in to force other compatible plug-ins will make the browser unstable and error-prone, many people believe that this is just a trial anyway. However, if you want to experience the fastest version of Firefox ever, Firefox 3.1 beta 1 deserves your choice.