Firefox 8 download available for early birds

Firefox enthusiasts have started downloading version 8 of the browser (warning: available downloads are for the non-final version) ahead of its official launch on 8 November. For most users, the fatiguing rapid-release schedule is making new features harder and harder to spot. Mozilla’s development team signposts changes ahead of time…

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Get wise to download scheme TechBlog calls ‘slimy’

In April, I complained about Download.com’s practice of allowing ads that trick its users into downloading questionable software. After writing about the effectiveness of Hitman Pro for removing malware, I’d heard from several readers who’d tried to get it from a link at Download.com but wound up installing something else….

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