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Release notes from Mozilla

Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla Firefox 14.0 Beta 7.

Mozilla has switched Firefox to a rapid release development cycle which means new versions will come more frequently. The non-profit organization has promised to push out a new stable build every six weeks.

Beta Channel:
* Experience cutting edge features but with more stability
* Provide feedback to help refine and polish what will be in the final release

What's New:
* Performance Enhancements: Faster startup time on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Optimized Memory Use:
* Improved memory management: For many users, memory use is reduced by 30 percent or more, responsiveness is enhanced.
* The JavaScript garbage collector runs frequently to free up more memory when Firefox is idle.
* Firefox Sync: Bookmarks and passwords now sync instantly.
* Enhanced Font Rendering: Fonts are rendered clear and sharp.

New platform features and developer tools:
* Telemetry: Users can opt-in for automatic memory usage, performance testing and reporting to help improve future versions Firefox.
* Web timing spec: Measure performance characteristics of websites as users experience them.
* Azure Direct2D for Canvas: Canvas-based animations on the Web are dramatically faster.