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Firefox 2 Visual Refresh Theme Now Implemented!


Firefox 2 Visual Refresh Theme Now Implemented!

I was watching the builds to see when they would implement the Visual Refresh that I just mentioned moments ago and they have now done it!

I haven’t been playing around with it only for a few minutes (obviously) but it seems to be very pleasing on the eyes. The rounded corners make a huge difference in my opinion and will fit into Windows Vista much better than the standard theme.

I have put together a portable version for those people who want to give it a whirl. All you have to do is download the Portable Firefox 2 file below. Then you unzip the file and browse for the file FirefoxPortable.exe. Just execute that file and you will be running Firefox 2 with the new Visual Refresh theme! The profile is kept with the FirefoxPortable folder so you don’t have to worry about messing up your other profile and the uninstallation process is simple…just delete the folder!

Download Portable Firefox 2.0 (with Visual Refresh theme)
Download the Windows Installer
Download for Linux

Update:
Mac users can download the latest nightly here but I haven’t been able to test to make sure it had the new theme in it. Please let me know if it does. Pete K. confirmed that it does work for a Mac.

Update 2:
You can download the Classic Firefox 1.5 Theme if you don’t like the new one.
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  1. MattAugust 4, 2006 at 2:05 pm

    Just downloaded it and I love it, can’t wait until Fx 2.0 comes out in final form!

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  2. [Asylume]August 4, 2006 at 2:07 pm

    Thank you for the very fast news!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 4, 2006 at 2:08 pm

    It seems to be missing some of the elements of the visual refresh, especially the shaded area behind the tabs.

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  4. DaveAugust 4, 2006 at 2:53 pm

    Yeah it looks like its not done yet.

    Also, one thing I don’t like. The Go button seems to be a part of the Search bar now. I tried removing the Go button and it removes the search bar as well.

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  5. Nathaniel TuckerAugust 4, 2006 at 3:47 pm

    Your “just mentioned moments ago” link directs to this article, rather than the previous one. Just fyi

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  6. RyanAuthorAugust 4, 2006 at 3:53 pm

    Glad everyone is enjoying it! There is still some work that needs to be done on it but this is a nice glimpse as to what to expect.

    I also miss the “raised” effect that buttons and bookmarks had. Sometimes it is difficult for me to notice when I am hovering over a bookmark but I will probably get use to it.

    Beta 2 was pushed back to August 15 so we should see it in all it’s glory by that point.

    -Ryan

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  7. RyanAuthorAugust 4, 2006 at 4:04 pm
    Nathaniel Tucker wrote:
    Your “just mentioned moments ago” link directs to this article, rather than the previous one. Just fyi

    Thanks, I got it fixed.

    -Ryan

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  8. MaxAugust 4, 2006 at 4:53 pm

    Thanks for getting the portable version up. I have one question. I have Bon Echo alpha 3 (portable) on my PC. If I copy the profile folder into this new portable version, then will it carry over all my extensions too?

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  9. RyanAuthorAugust 4, 2006 at 5:04 pm

    It sure will.

    -Ryan

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  10. KurtAugust 4, 2006 at 6:17 pm

    ONLY the icons for the mainbar landed and nothing else. Tons more needs to be done, this isn’t even worthy of news because of a few icons. Wait a week or two for more stuff to be done.

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  11. cyberop5August 4, 2006 at 6:54 pm

    One problem I noticed from a usability standpoint: the back button is not flush with the window edge. I should be able to push my cursor to the screen border (with the browser maximized, of course) and press back.

    Aside from that… oooo shiny!

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  12. Pete KAugust 4, 2006 at 7:18 pm

    Yea, it’s on the Mac.

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  13. dpottsAugust 4, 2006 at 9:42 pm

    I really liked the search select arrow on the right better. Also wasn’t there some early discussion about merging the stop and refresh buttons, and if so does anyone know if that’s still the plan?

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  14. lokeshAugust 4, 2006 at 11:57 pm

    Thanks for the Portable version, works great and looks great. :)

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  15. basilAugust 5, 2006 at 12:55 am

    Too dumbed down. The options page leaves much to be desired . The old format was better. Blank page no longer selectable as start page. Thumbs down for this version.

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  16. RyanAuthorAugust 5, 2006 at 3:11 pm

    A [tech.cybernetnews.com] is now available for people who don’t like the new one.

    -Ryan

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  17. MTAugust 17, 2006 at 11:01 pm

    I wonder how many new Myths this version will introduce? Get the facts:

    [FirefoxMyths.com]

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  18. Inferno_str1keAll-StarAugust 22, 2006 at 6:02 am

    Just as every piece of software has fanboys, every piece of software has nay sayers. To be honest setting up a website to slag off Firefox is a bit sad.

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