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  Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-02 05:27 -0700
    Re: Firefox update: version 155 "Alan K." <alan@invalid.com> - 2026-09-02 10:21 -0400
      Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-03 04:12 -0700
        Re: Firefox update: version 155 Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-09-03 12:26 +0100
        Re: Firefox update: version 155 Nobody <jock@soccer.com> - 2026-09-03 10:27 -0700
        Re: Firefox update: version 155 "Stanislav N. aka pztrn" <pztrn@oldproto.invalid> - 2026-09-04 09:00 +0500
          Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-04 05:45 -0700
        Re: Firefox update: version 155 Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2026-09-04 19:41 +1000
          Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-04 05:46 -0700
            Re: Firefox update: version 155 Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2026-09-05 18:44 +1000
          Re: Firefox update: version 155 Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2026-09-05 19:08 +0100
            Re: Firefox update: version 155 Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2026-09-06 19:10 +1000
              Firefox update: version 155 Dnews <dnews@triffid.co.uk> - 2026-09-06 13:10 +0100
                Re: Firefox update: version 155 Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2026-09-06 23:24 +1000
                Re: Firefox update: version 155 [OT] "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2026-09-06 15:47 +0200
        Re: Firefox update: version 155 "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2026-09-04 19:35 +0200
          Re: Firefox update: version 155 Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2026-09-05 18:48 +1000
    Re: Firefox update: version 155 Nobody <jock@soccer.com> - 2026-09-02 08:42 -0700
      Re: Firefox update: version 155 "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2026-09-02 19:46 +0200
      Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-03 04:13 -0700
    Re: Firefox update: version 155 Dnews <dnews@triffid.co.uk> - 2026-09-02 19:21 +0100
      Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-03 04:17 -0700
    Re: Firefox update: version 155 "Stanislav N. aka pztrn" <pztrn@oldproto.invalid> - 2026-09-04 08:57 +0500
      Re: Firefox update: version 155 knuttle <keith_nuttle@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-04 08:40 -0400
        Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-04 05:51 -0700
          Re: Firefox update: version 155 knuttle <keith_nuttle@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-04 10:05 -0400
            Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-05 05:32 -0700
          Re: Firefox update: version 155 Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2026-09-05 18:56 +1000
            Re: Firefox update: version 155 Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2026-09-05 11:32 +0100
              Re: Firefox update: version 155 "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> - 2026-09-05 05:35 -0700
              Re: Firefox update: version 155 Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> - 2026-09-06 19:38 +1000
                Re: Firefox update: version 155 Jeff Layman <Jeff@invalid.invalid> - 2026-09-06 12:41 +0100
                Re: Firefox update: version 155 Nobody <jock@soccer.com> - 2026-09-06 08:54 -0700
    Re: Firefox update: version 155 ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) - 2026-09-04 16:03 +0000

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#18130 — Firefox update: version 155

Be forewarned.

https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/155.0/releasenotes/?ref=itsfoss.com

I, for one, will be disabling FF updates until a .1 is released. Getting
sick and tired of all the major paradigm shifts and having to squander
time finding kludges and alternatives for my extensions.

And ultimately, I'm not looking forward to the new, rounded corners
"Nova" interface.

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#18131

On 9/2/26 8:27 AM, John C. wrote:
> Be forewarned.
> 
> https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/155.0/releasenotes/?ref=itsfoss.com
> 
> I, for one, will be disabling FF updates until a .1 is released. Getting
> sick and tired of all the major paradigm shifts and having to squander
> time finding kludges and alternatives for my extensions.
> 
> And ultimately, I'm not looking forward to the new, rounded corners
> "Nova" interface.
> 
So forewarn us, what screwed up on your system.

And I agree, what's this f**king thing about round buttons and corners.  Seems it's 
everywhere.

-- 
Mint 22.3,  Thunderbird 153.1.1esr,  Firefox 154.0.1
     Alan K.

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#18135

Alan K. wrote:
> John C. wrote:
>> Be forewarned.
>>
>> https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/155.0/releasenotes/?ref=itsfoss.com
>>
>> I, for one, will be disabling FF updates until a .1 is released. Getting
>> sick and tired of all the major paradigm shifts and having to squander
>> time finding kludges and alternatives for my extensions.
>>
>> And ultimately, I'm not looking forward to the new, rounded corners
>> "Nova" interface.
>>
> So forewarn us, what screwed up on your system.
> 
> And I agree, what's this f**king thing about round buttons and corners. 
> Seems it's everywhere.

Well, I changed my mind and decided to allow the update. It didn't
disable any of my extensions, so that's good. It left my tab bar's
position alone (I like mine right above the website content), so that
was also good.

However, it did round the corners of tabs and fields, but that wasn't as
big an issue as I expected.

Mozilla has "improved" containers, but that's a feature I find
completely useless.

I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
I haven't experienced any.

Release notes for 155:
https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/155.0/releasenotes/

HTH

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#18138

"John C." wrote:

> I changed my mind and decided to allow the update. It didn't
> disable any of my extensions, so that's good. It left my tab bar's
> position alone (I like mine right above the website content), so that
> was also good.
> 
> However, it did round the corners of tabs and fields, but that wasn't as
> big an issue as I expected.

Most noticeable for me on the "Settings" pages, but not really an 
annoyance ,,,

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#18142

On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 04:12:27 -0700, "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Alan K. wrote:
>> John C. wrote:
>
>>> And ultimately, I'm not looking forward to the new, rounded corners
>>> "Nova" interface.
>>>

>> And I agree, what's this f**king thing about round buttons and corners. 
>> Seems it's everywhere.
>
>Well, I changed my mind and decided to allow the update. 
>
>It did round the corners of tabs and fields, but that wasn't as
>big an issue as I expected.

Rounded tabs/addresses (and the floating appearance) have been in use
since Proton was launched in mid-2021.  Version 89?

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#18144

03.09.2026 16:12, John C. wrote:
> Mozilla has "improved" containers, but that's a feature I find
> completely useless.
I'm using one browser for personal and work activities, containers are super-cool when you have to use different accounts on one site, for example, Github or gmail.

Also, firefox is the only mainstream browser that supports that, chromium-based ones using different concept with "users" which isn't actually usable in real life.

-- 
WBR, Stanislav Nikitin a.k.a. pztrn.

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#18147

Stanislav N. aka pztrn wrote:
> John C. wrote:
>> 
>> Mozilla has "improved" containers, but that's a feature I find
>> completely useless.
> I'm using one browser for personal and work activities, containers are
> super-cool when you have to use different accounts on one site, for
> example, Github or gmail.
> 
> Also, firefox is the only mainstream browser that supports that,
> chromium-based ones using different concept with "users" which isn't
> actually usable in real life.

Forgot to add "YMMV" to my reply. Sorry about that.

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makes this newsgroup easier to read & more on-topic. Take back the tech
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#18145

On 3/09/2026 9:12 pm, John C. wrote:

<Snip>

> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
> I haven't experienced any.

"a non-decimal update" .... "a decimal update"??

And, in your mind, John, that means ..........?? (A 153 -> 154 update v 
153.1  -> 153.2 update, maybe)
-- 
Daniel70

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#18148

Daniel70 wrote:
> John C. wrote:
> 
> <Snip>
> 
>> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
>> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
>> I haven't experienced any.
> 
> "a non-decimal update" .... "a decimal update"??
> 
> And, in your mind, John, that means ..........?? (A 153 -> 154 update v
> 153.1  -> 153.2 update, maybe)

Non-decimal upate (although zero *is* a number) example: 155.0
Decimal update: 155.1

Seems pretty clear to me.

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#18154

On 4/09/2026 10:46 pm, John C. wrote:
> Daniel70 wrote:
>> John C. wrote:
>>
>> <Snip>
>>
>>> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
>>> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
>>> I haven't experienced any.
>>
>> "a non-decimal update" .... "a decimal update"??
>>
>> And, in your mind, John, that means ..........?? (A 153 -> 154 update v
>> 153.1  -> 153.2 update, maybe)
> 
> Non-decimal upate (although zero *is* a number) example: 155.0
> Decimal update: 155.1
> 
> Seems pretty clear to me.
> 
Ah!! O.K., an incremental update, then.
-- 
Daniel70

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#18160

Daniel70 wrote:

> John C. wrote:
> 
>> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
>> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
>> I haven't experienced any.
> 
> "a non-decimal update" .... "a decimal update"??
I propose that main stream FF version increments go up in 1/8ths, and 
ESR stream in 1/32nds

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#18162

On 6/09/2026 4:08 am, Andy Burns wrote:
> Daniel70 wrote:
>> John C. wrote:
>>
>>> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
>>> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
>>> I haven't experienced any.
>>
>> "a non-decimal update" .... "a decimal update"??
> I propose that main stream FF version increments go up in 1/8ths, and 
> ESR stream in 1/32nds
> 
But, Hang on. Isn't The World going more Decimal Based??

Get rid of this Imperial stuff!!
-- 
Daniel70

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#18166

In article <117jami$27bas$1@dont-email.me>,
   Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
> On 6/09/2026 4:08 am, Andy Burns wrote:
> > Daniel70 wrote:
> >> John C. wrote:
> >>
> >>> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
> >>> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
> >>> I haven't experienced any.
> >>
> >> "a non-decimal update" .... "a decimal update"??
> > I propose that main stream FF version increments go up in 1/8ths, and 
> > ESR stream in 1/32nds
> > 
> But, Hang on. Isn't The World going more Decimal Based??

> Get rid of this Imperial stuff!!

Gotta laugh!

IIRC. Here in the UK we officially went decimal in 1971, but now 55 years
later  though in day to day use we use Decimal, but in our heads and
general chit chat we still use Imperial.

I often still talk about boards being 8 x 4 feet (2.440 x 1.220 metric) or
timber sizes being 4 x 2 inches (100 x 50 mm), or cement in half a Cwt
bags. (25 kilos).

In my minds eye I can visualise an 8 x 4 board, but 2.440 x 1.220 has no
mind image.

Funny old world 'innit'
D.

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#18167

On 6/09/2026 10:10 pm, Dnews wrote:
> In article <117jami$27bas$1@dont-email.me>,
>     Daniel70 <daniel47@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
>> On 6/09/2026 4:08 am, Andy Burns wrote:
>>> Daniel70 wrote:
>>>> John C. wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
>>>>> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
>>>>> I haven't experienced any.
>>>>
>>>> "a non-decimal update" .... "a decimal update"??
>>> I propose that main stream FF version increments go up in 1/8ths, and
>>> ESR stream in 1/32nds
>>>
>> But, Hang on. Isn't The World going more Decimal Based??
> 
>> Get rid of this Imperial stuff!!
> 
> Gotta laugh!
> 
> IIRC. Here in the UK we officially went decimal in 1971, but now 55 years
> later  though in day to day use we use Decimal, but in our heads and
> general chit chat we still use Imperial.
> 
> I often still talk about boards being 8 x 4 feet (2.440 x 1.220 metric) or
> timber sizes being 4 x 2 inches (100 x 50 mm), or cement in half a Cwt
> bags. (25 kilos).
> 
> In my minds eye I can visualise an 8 x 4 board, but 2.440 x 1.220 has no
> mind image.
> 
> Funny old world 'innit'
> D.
> 
Olympic Swimming Pools might be 50mtrs long .... but they're 3ft deep at 
the shallow end. ;-P

-- 
Daniel70

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#18168 — Re: Firefox update: version 155 [OT]

On Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:10:34 +0100, Dnews wrote:

> Gotta laugh!
> 
> IIRC. Here in the UK we officially went decimal in 1971, but now 55 years
> later  though in day to day use we use Decimal, but in our heads and
> general chit chat we still use Imperial.
> 
> I often still talk about boards being 8 x 4 feet (2.440 x 1.220 metric) or
> timber sizes being 4 x 2 inches (100 x 50 mm), or cement in half a Cwt
> bags. (25 kilos).
> 
> In my minds eye I can visualise an 8 x 4 board, but 2.440 x 1.220 has no
> mind image.
> 
> Funny old world 'innit'

What about a so-called Euro pallet (EPAL)? They are 120 x 80 cm.

-- 
s|b

Horum omnium fortissimi sunt Belgae.
(Julius Caesar)

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#18153

On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 04:12:27 -0700, John C. wrote:

> Well, I changed my mind and decided to allow the update.

I'm amazed. AMAZED! :-o

(You made a backup of your Profile folder first, right? ;-)

> It didn't
> disable any of my extensions, so that's good. It left my tab bar's
> position alone (I like mine right above the website content), so that
> was also good.
> 
> However, it did round the corners of tabs and fields, but that wasn't as
> big an issue as I expected.

It's not really a thing I notice. When I use Fx to go to a website I'm
mainly looking at the content of the website, not round corners.

> Mozilla has "improved" containers, but that's a feature I find
> completely useless.
> 
> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
> I haven't experienced any.

155.01 is already out.

-- 
s|b

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#18155

On 5/09/2026 3:35 am, s|b wrote:
> On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 04:12:27 -0700, John C. wrote:
> 
>> Well, I changed my mind and decided to allow the update.
> 
> I'm amazed. AMAZED! :-o
> 
> (You made a backup of your Profile folder first, right? ;-)
> 
>> It didn't
>> disable any of my extensions, so that's good. It left my tab bar's
>> position alone (I like mine right above the website content), so that
>> was also good.
>>
>> However, it did round the corners of tabs and fields, but that wasn't as
>> big an issue as I expected.
> 
> It's not really a thing I notice. When I use Fx to go to a website I'm
> mainly looking at the content of the website, not round corners.

Yeap! I reckon it would be a pretty poorly designed web-site if everyone 
is concentrating on the shape of the 'corners'.

>> Mozilla has "improved" containers, but that's a feature I find
>> completely useless.
>>
>> I expect that, as usual with a non-decimal update, there will be some
>> bugs that will be corrected in a decimal update. However, at this point
>> I haven't experienced any.
> 
> 155.01 is already out.
> 
-- 
Daniel70

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#18132

On Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:27:40 -0700, "John C." <r9jmg0@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Be forewarned.
>
>https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/155.0/releasenotes/?ref=itsfoss.com
>
>I, for one, will be disabling FF updates until a .1 is released. 

Yay!  No more grumbling then...

>
>And ultimately, I'm not looking forward to the new, rounded corners
>"Nova" interface.

Given that address and tabs are already rounded, what REALLY is the
difference?

Fire and a certain anatomical area... and all that.

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#18133

On Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:42:37 -0700, Nobody wrote:

> Yay!  No more grumbling then...

*snicker*

-- 
s|b

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#18136

Nobody wrote:
> John C. wrote:
>> 
>> Be forewarned.
>>
>> https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/155.0/releasenotes/?ref=itsfoss.com
>>
>> I, for one, will be disabling FF updates until a .1 is released. 
> 
> Yay!  No more grumbling then...
>>
>> And ultimately, I'm not looking forward to the new, rounded corners
>> "Nova" interface.
> 
> Given that address and tabs are already rounded, what REALLY is the
> difference?
> 
> Fire and a certain anatomical area... and all that.

Please see my reply to Alan K.

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