Mozilla announced that they have released a new version of Firefox browser. This new edition contains a new quality best describes as “Crash Protection”. This latest edition will help prevent software’s such as Flash, QuickTime and SilverLight from taking the whole browser down with them when they crash. If it does occur, you will be able to simply reload the tab and by this the browser should remain unscathed.
When a freeze or crash occurs, an error message pops up informing the user of the issue at the same time as the browser continues running. This new addition should essentially increase the browser’s solidity and is a primary step for ultimately multi-process browsing.
Presently Firefox’s crash protection will work on Windows and Linux only, though it won’t reach Mac OS X until Firefox 4 ships. This is most certainly a positive move forward and by this it is possible that Mozilla will also move towards making Firefox more memory efficient and frivolous in future builds.
It has been shown that some of the diverse crashes occurred have effected in memory corruption. Results from Mozilla beta testing have significantly indicated that Firefox 3.6.4 will decrease the number of crashed experienced by users who are watching videos or playing games online. It has been quoted that “when a plug-in crashes or freezes while using Firefox, users can enjoy continuous browsing by simply refreshing the page.
Consequently it is possible that 3.6.4 starts up a little quicker, and it might even shut down a little faster! Otherwise, it is simply more solid and secure.
I am very glad to see this feature implemented in Firefox!
