Firefox Latest Update: Crashing Issues?

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Firefox has been experiencing significant stability issues following a recent patch, leading to frequent crashes, particularly during sessions involving Shockwave or Flash. Users express concern that these crashes could potentially harm their computers. The discussion highlights dissatisfaction with Adobe, which now manages the Flash player, contrasting it with Macromedia's historically better user interface and performance. There is skepticism about whether Adobe will improve the software quality, reflecting a broader frustration with the current state of Firefox and its compatibility with Flash.
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Has anyone else had firefox just become a total crash-o-matic since the latest patch? I fear having a shockwave or Flash session going less it blow up my computer.
 
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Maybe it's because Adobe is now making the Flash player. Adobe is not my favorite company, never really liked their software (from a user interface and performance perspective, and yes that includes Photoshop). On the other hand, Macromedia, in my opinion, made the best user interfaces and solid performing software, so maybe Adobe will learn a thing or two.
It's probably not though, I'm just taking a cheap shot. :smile:
 
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