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Why You Should Use Firefox 2.0

Mozilla's Firefox 2.0 for Windows has garnered praise from critics since its late 2006 release and, aside from some undesirable security flaws, has pretty much lived up to expectations. The browser's strong following can be attributed in part to its passionate developer community, which continues to churn out some very impressive browser add-ons. With some of these add-ons, also known as extensions installed, Firefox can become somewhat of a powerhouse application.

Add-ons and extensions aside, Mozilla's browser stands up pretty well in its native form due in large part to some key features.

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