My verdict is that Firefox 3.0 is the best Web browser out there right now, and that it tops the current versions of both IE and Safari in features, speed and security. It is easy to install and easy to use, even for a mainstream, non-technical user. It can be downloaded, free, at mozilla.com by clicking on “Firefox 3 Sneak Peek.”
This situation may change. Microsoft is working on a new version of IE, scheduled to be unveiled later this year, with some impressive new features. And Apple is always working on new iterations of Safari, though it is secretive and hasn’t disclosed its plans. But for now, in my view, Firefox 3.0 rules on both Windows and Mac.
I couldn’t find any significant downsides to Firefox 3.0.
From a review by Walt Mossberg.
NewMexiKen generally relies on Safari on my two Macs, but I have been playing around with the new Firefox and it looks pretty good. (I use IE7 when I run Windows on the Macs.)
3.0 isn’t all that different than version 2, but the small differences look to be improvements. No problems yet. Good job, Mozilla.