Re: Removing Firefox Version Number

Tyler Downer wrote:
> Example of how Firefox's updating is broken.
> This morning, I open Firefox 5.0.1, I open the About window, Firefox
> begins to download Firefox 6. I allow it to download, then restart to
> apply. After the update, the Addon Compatibility checker opens up,
> runs, and informs me that the Java Console isn't compatible with
> Firefox 6. I can either check for updates for it, or skip. I skip.
> Firefox opens, reopens my saved tabs, and a "What's new" page with
> little information.
> 1. Remove the addon checker. It serves no useful purpose. Make addons
> compatible unless marked otherwise.
> 2. Get rid of the firstrun page. It is useful with a fresh
> installation, and it was useful when we released a new version every
> year. Now, it has no useful information, and just serves to emphasize
> "You are on a new version, tehee"

We're addressing both of these issues. There are features and changes 
already in the pipeline.

- A