ArcticFox 43.0

ArcticFox has been updated in the Fienix software repositories to version 43.0. Version 43 is a major release, with many bug fixes, JavaScript enhancement and fixes, and security updates.

Note that the application name has been updated from "Arctic Fox" to ArcticFox, and the home data directory has been changed. While Fienix will handle the application name without intervention, you will need to re-import your bookmarks and custom extensions or rename the home data directory from '~/.org.wickix/Arctic Fox' to '~/org.multix/ArcticFox'. See below for instructions on renaming the home data directory.

Many thanks to Riccardo Mottola, the developer of ArcticFox. Additionally, thanks to Christian Zigotzky for providing PowerPC Linux binaries.

Renaming the ArcticFox home data directory:
1) Open MATE Terminal (Menu > System Tools > MATE Terminal).
2) Enter the following command: mv '~/.org.wicknix/Arctic Fox' '~/.org.multix/ArcticFox'

Arctic Fox 27.11.0

Arctic Fox has been updated to version 27.11.0 in the Fienix software repositories. Version 27.11.0 includes many bug fixes and improvements to Javascript and JIT. According to Riccardo Mottola, the principal developer of Arctic Fox, this version contains "an incredible amount of patches to be imported from FF mainstream. There are improvements in many parts, including JIT, JS support." 

Many thanks to Riccardo Mottola for his work on Firefox. Additionally, thanks to Christian Zigotzky (xeno74) for providing PowerPC binaries of Arctic Fox 27.11.0 for several Linux distributions.

Arctic Fox 27.9.19 Released

Arctic Fox, the official browser of Fienix, is a full-featured web browser, specifically designed for PowerPC systems, based on the Goanna layout engine, and supports various plugins, add-ons, and extensions. I am pleased to announce that Arctic Fox 27.9.19 has been released. 

Version 27.9.19 includes several bug fixes and performance updates. 

Many thanks to Matt (wicknix) and Riccardo Mottola for their diligent work on Arctic Fox. Also thanks to Christian Zigotzky for providing Arctic Fox builds for several PowerPC Linux distributions.

Arctic Fox 27.9.18 Released

Arctic Fox is the official browser of Fienix. It is a full featured web browser, specifically designed for PowerPC systems, based on the Goanna layout engine, and supports various plugins, add-ons, and extensions. I am pleased to announce that Arctic Fox 27.9.18 has been released. 

What's new in version 27.9.18: 

• Push notifications feature added
• Javascript performance improved
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Many thanks to Matt (wicknix) and Riccardo Mottola for their diligent work on Arctic Fox. Also thanks to Christian Zigotzky for providing Arctic Fox builds for several PowerPC Linux distributions.

Arctic Fox 27.9.17 Released

I am pleased to announce that the Fienix software repository now includes the most recent version of Arctic Fox - 27.9.17. This version includes improvements to Javascript and many bug fixes. 

Arctic Fox is a full-featured web browser with support for various plug-ins and extensions, but is still light on system resources.

Many thanks to Matt (wicknix) and Riccardo Mottola for their diligent work on Arctic Fox. Also thanks to Christian Zigotzky for providing Arctic Fox builds for several PowerPC Linux distributions!

Arctic Fox Update to 27.9.16

I'm pleased to announce that Arctic Fox, the default browser of Fienix, has been updated to version 27.9.16 in the Fienix software repository. This version has many bug fixes, auto-scroll improvements, and adds scroll snapping.

 

Thanks to Matt (wicknix) and Riccardo Mottola for their diligent work on Arctic Fox.

Fienix on NXP T2080RDB

The Power Progress Community recently posted a video showing their successful test of Fienix running on their NXP T2080RDB system. This system features 4 PowerPC e6500 cores and serves as the basis for their upcoming PowerPC Notebook. View the video of the successful test below! 
(Note that the audio distortion was caused by a capture issue).