Master your Firefox

Last post I tried to remind my readers to be masters of your tools. And that's why you should pay attention to the latest release of Firefox 1.5. It introduces new features for web designers to use.

And even if you aren't a designer, you will need to talk to one when you update your site. Like talking to an auto mechanic, you are more comfortable when you know the difference between an alternator and a starter. Maybe some of these new features would be beneficial to your website, but don't expect the designer to offer them...push them and remain the leader in the project.

To that end, here's a good review of the new features from the latest SitePoint Tech Times newsletter.

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BTW, now would be a good time to walk away from IE6 and join the Firefox world. My favorite feature of Firefox? A search box for your bookmarks. Second favorite is the on-page search. And I've finally decided that the Google toolbar is worth adding on (I'm a PageRank junkie and the simple extension to show PR doesn't work with 1.5). I've added a link on my home page where you can get both in one click, if you like (and Google gives me credit).