Pale Moon - Custom-built optimized Firefox browsers

greekytycoon · 04-22-12 at 06:47 PM

Pale Moon - Custom-built and optimized Firefox browsers for Windows Operating Systems.

works faster then standard firefox try it you will love the speed !!!!!!!!

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the Pale Moon project homepage

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http://www.palemoon.org/

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Why settle for a basic build of your Firefox browser on Windows Operating Systems when you can have one that is specifically made for getting the most out of your system? Mozilla does not provide optimized browser packages for Windows, meaning you may be losing speed and efficiency when you use your browser; and truth be told, most people use their browsers all the time! That needs to change, so, here is the Pale Moon project: Custom-built and optimized Firefox-based browsers for Windows Operating Systems. Make sure to get the most speed and efficiency out of your browser!

Of course, getting a more efficient browser is not just about optimizing the compilation process (building a program from its source code), but also about carefully choosing features and knowing how to choose the best setup. This means that this browser, however extremely close to Firefox in the way it works, does not have all the functions that Firefox has. A few, carefully selected, features have been disabled that are not in high demand, and that do not interfere with the way web pages are displayed or function; all to maximize speed and efficiency of the browser. Please see the page with technical details to learn exactly what the browser supports, and what it doesn't support. In short, if you need accessibility features or parental controls, then please visit the firefox homepage and get the official, non-optimized build.

With the next generation version (starting with Pale Moon 4), there are also a few other differences that are more obvious and not just "under the hood": contrary to what Mozilla has done with their redesign of the user interface, Pale Moon will continue to provide a familiar set of controls and visual feedback similar to previous versions, including grouped navigation buttons of a decent size, a bookmarks toolbar that is enabled by default, and not in the least a functional status bar.

To download the current version* of the Pale Moon browser, please click below for the web-installer, which will check your system's capabilities and allow a quick choice of browser, or download the installer of your choice by going to the appropriate download page from the menu at the top of this page!

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Main features:

Highly optimized for modern processors
100% Firefox sourced: As safe as the browser that has seen years of development.
Uses slightly less memory because of disabled redundant and optional code
Significant speed increases for page drawing and script processing
Stability: experience fewer browser crashes.
Support for SVG and Canvas, and downloadable fonts including WOFF
Support for HTML5 and WebGL (v4+)
Support for Firefox extensions (add-ons), themes and personas
Support for OOPP (Out-of-process plugin execution)
Able to use existing Firefox bookmarks and settings with this migration tool

**mail2tom** · 04-22-12 at 08:48 PM

Thanks. I'll definitely check this out.

opmas · 04-22-12 at 09:22 PM

Thanks for the info. Downloading it now

philemmons · 04-22-12 at 11:49 PM

sweet, thanks!!

greekytycoon · 04-23-12 at 02:57 AM

there is a portable version also .

create a folder
or to usb .
extract it inside the folder .

**wtfjack** · 04-23-12 at 03:21 AM

What!???
No Linux version?
Bah!

mebaali · 04-23-12 at 03:25 AM

IMHO, this is by far the best web browser for windows operating system. I have been using it for last 6 months (was a devoted chrome and firefox user before that) with near zero crashes or cpu/memory hogging. I would recommend this over usual firefox or chrome.

greekytycoon · 04-23-12 at 03:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mebaali

IMHO, this is by far the best web browser for windows operating system. I have been using it for last 6 months (was a devoted chrome and firefox user before that) with near zero crashes or cpu/memory hogging. I would recommend this over usual firefox or chrome.

me too lol
has a great feel to it .

**BlueDragonFire** · 04-23-12 at 08:41 AM

I'll give it a shot! With their migration tool I was able to keep my FF profile so we'll just see if it's any faster. Maybe work with it for a few days or so to check.

EDIT: Just hit a nasty snag {IMO}. It doesn't allow for Internet Download Manager. I have PM 11 and the IDM CC isn't compatible. Maybe at some point they will get it working but guess I'll have to stick with regular ol' FF for now {'cuz I likes my IDM}. Thanks anyway!!!

Peace to you and yours,
Matthew "Dra'Gon" Stohler

<-- Consider it clicked!

**kolewan** · 04-23-12 at 08:43 AM

My friend swears by Waterfox, after trying it, I hated it! Maybe I'll give this a go since a few community members like it. Thanks for the post!

**skeleton89** · 04-26-12 at 10:06 PM

Palemoon does work with IDM just takes a bit more work to get it to work.You have to head to the IDM program directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager might be a different drive or even folder depending on location you chose and the look for the following file idmmzcc.xpi. Copy that to your desktop and then open up palemoon go to addon then go to settings and select install addon from file and select the file idmmzcc.xpi which you placed on your desktop and now it works with IDM.

lildimsum7 · 04-26-12 at 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kolewan

My friend swears by Waterfox, after trying it, I hated it! Maybe I'll give this a go since a few community members like it. Thanks for the post!

maybe your OS isn't 64 bit

nightin9ale · 04-28-12 at 11:11 AM

I tried Palemoon x64 after reading your post. It seemed okay and I didn't really notice any speed difference. My school's email website doesn't work well with it, so I tried the x32 version instead. The site still goes haywire. I have to access the site everyday, so I have no choice but to switch browser again. I then tried Waterfox with my school's website, and everything is back to normal for now. And this time, I notice a faster speed with Waterfox compared to Firefox and Pale Moon. I believe they only offer x64, so x64 hardware and software are required to use the browser. Switching to it was also a breeze. My whole Firefox profile with all the add-ons and everything transferred seamlessly after installation. I'll stick with Waterfox for now until something goes wrong. Waterfox 12 is already out, so I advise anyone of you to definitely give this browser a try and share your thoughts about it. It's basically Firefox at its core, only faster. And thanks for letting me know about this awesome broswer! = )

bsvols · 05-05-12 at 11:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by skeleton89

Palemoon does work with IDM just takes a bit more work to get it to work.You have to head to the IDM program directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager might be a different drive or even folder depending on location you chose and the look for the following file idmmzcc.xpi. Copy that to your desktop and then open up palemoon go to addon then go to settings and select install addon from file and select the file idmmzcc.xpi which you placed on your desktop and now it works with IDM.

Thanks for the info. I had been wondering about this.

04-23-12 at 08:41 AM	#9
BlueDragonFire I plead INSANITY! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eville, Indiana, USA, Psychotic State Posts: 1,757	I'll give it a shot! With their migration tool I was able to keep my FF profile so we'll just see if it's any faster. Maybe work with it for a few days or so to check. EDIT: Just hit a nasty snag {IMO}. It doesn't allow for Internet Download Manager. I have PM 11 and the IDM CC isn't compatible. Maybe at some point they will get it working but guess I'll have to stick with regular ol' FF for now {'cuz I likes my IDM}. Thanks anyway!!! Peace to you and yours, Matthew "Dra'Gon" Stohler <-- Consider it clicked! Last edited by BlueDragonFire; 04-23-12 at 08:54 AM.

04-22-12 at 08:48 PM	#2
mail2tom Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 480	Thanks. I'll definitely check this out.

04-22-12 at 09:22 PM	#3
opmas Newcomer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 66	Thanks for the info. Downloading it now

04-22-12 at 11:49 PM	#4
philemmons Newcomer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: cali-for-n-i-a Posts: 25	sweet, thanks!!

04-23-12 at 02:57 AM	#5
greekytycoon Newcomer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CANADA Posts: 63	there is a portable version also . create a folder or to usb . extract it inside the folder .

04-23-12 at 03:21 AM	#6
wtfjack Elite Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,603	What!??? No Linux version? Bah!

04-23-12 at 03:25 AM	#7
mebaali Newcomer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6	IMHO, this is by far the best web browser for windows operating system. I have been using it for last 6 months (was a devoted chrome and firefox user before that) with near zero crashes or cpu/memory hogging. I would recommend this over usual firefox or chrome.

04-23-12 at 03:58 AM	#8
greekytycoon Newcomer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CANADA Posts: 63	Quote: Originally Posted by mebaali IMHO, this is by far the best web browser for windows operating system. I have been using it for last 6 months (was a devoted chrome and firefox user before that) with near zero crashes or cpu/memory hogging. I would recommend this over usual firefox or chrome. me too lol has a great feel to it .

04-23-12 at 08:43 AM	#10
kolewan The Perseverant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 729	My friend swears by Waterfox, after trying it, I hated it! Maybe I'll give this a go since a few community members like it. Thanks for the post!

04-26-12 at 10:06 PM	#11
skeleton89 Exhausted Phantom Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 133	Palemoon does work with IDM just takes a bit more work to get it to work.You have to head to the IDM program directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager might be a different drive or even folder depending on location you chose and the look for the following file idmmzcc.xpi. Copy that to your desktop and then open up palemoon go to addon then go to settings and select install addon from file and select the file idmmzcc.xpi which you placed on your desktop and now it works with IDM.

04-26-12 at 10:20 PM	#12
lildimsum7 Newcomer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 79	Quote: Originally Posted by kolewan My friend swears by Waterfox, after trying it, I hated it! Maybe I'll give this a go since a few community members like it. Thanks for the post! maybe your OS isn't 64 bit

04-28-12 at 11:11 AM	#13
nightin9ale Novice Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 115	I tried Palemoon x64 after reading your post. It seemed okay and I didn't really notice any speed difference. My school's email website doesn't work well with it, so I tried the x32 version instead. The site still goes haywire. I have to access the site everyday, so I have no choice but to switch browser again. I then tried Waterfox with my school's website, and everything is back to normal for now. And this time, I notice a faster speed with Waterfox compared to Firefox and Pale Moon. I believe they only offer x64, so x64 hardware and software are required to use the browser. Switching to it was also a breeze. My whole Firefox profile with all the add-ons and everything transferred seamlessly after installation. I'll stick with Waterfox for now until something goes wrong. Waterfox 12 is already out, so I advise anyone of you to definitely give this browser a try and share your thoughts about it. It's basically Firefox at its core, only faster. And thanks for letting me know about this awesome broswer! = )

05-05-12 at 11:41 AM	#14
bsvols Newcomer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15	Quote: Originally Posted by skeleton89 Palemoon does work with IDM just takes a bit more work to get it to work.You have to head to the IDM program directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager might be a different drive or even folder depending on location you chose and the look for the following file idmmzcc.xpi. Copy that to your desktop and then open up palemoon go to addon then go to settings and select install addon from file and select the file idmmzcc.xpi which you placed on your desktop and now it works with IDM. Thanks for the info. I had been wondering about this.