Mozilla Firefox is one of the most famous open-source web browsers that is often updated to come out with newly added features for the user experience. Just a few days ago, the newest update, namely Firefox 144, came out to include new features, bug fixes, and, unfortunately, goodbyes. Especially for those who still use 32-bit Linux systems, this might come as a very devastating blow.
New Features and Updates of Firefox 144
Many exceptionally significant features have been included in this. These include:
Enhanced Security: The update came with advanced security features, including improvements to HTTPS First Mode, which further secures browsing activity.
Performance: The multiprocess architecture more speedily managed the spike in performance, thus making the browser faster and more stable.
Superior Video Playback than before: New media codecs added to the system greatly simplify the process of streaming video content.
Bugs and Stability
A massive bunch of improvements have fixed bugs in this update, making the experience of browsing much better for users. The crashing issues, failures in extension loading, or glitches that pop up from earlier versions have all been solved.
Fond Farewell to 32 Bit Linux
Among all these updates, the most pin-up feature that has gathered most of the most discussion is the discontinuity of the official support altogether for 32-bit Linux distributions. To put it simply, moving on, Firefox will only be relevant for 64-bit Linux; therefore, users on the 32-bit legacy systems will never receive developments on the official Firefox updates or on security patches.
Why Such a Decision?
Day by day, people are getting fewer numbers of 32-bit systems.
New features and security systems need a 64-bit architecture.
What Needs to be Done
If still living on a 32-bit Linux, it is high time to switch to a 64-bit distribution, since this is the future with respect to receiving all future updates, security features, and developments in new technologies.
When new things emerge concerning new features or better performance, it creates quite a stir. It says goodbye to 32-bit Linux users, though, paving the way for a modern and safer web.
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