On the heels of Microsoft releasing Internet Explorer 7 comes Mozilla’s release of Firefox 2. This latest release makes improvements to the user interface, security tools and customization options.
For example, the tabbed browsing feature has been improved with individual close buttons for each tab and a session restore system that can automatically restore all previously-open windows. The Control Panel has also been revamped to make it easier to customize it to your specific needs.
Spell checking and phishing protection have been added. Phishing Protection is active by default with a local blacklist that updates hourly, rather than sending information to an external online service. An enhanced mode is available where users may optionally elect to have Firefox check the validity of Web sites with a third-party Web service, such as Google, prior to loading the site. Phishing Protection provides warnings, advice and guidance when Firefox encounters a Web site that appears to be fraudulent or malicious.
You can download Mozilla Firefox 2 for free from www.getfirefox.com.