Slow in starting

Why is it that both FF and TB 1.5 are soooo slow in starting in comparison to 1.0.7? To date I would say that both (at least on my computer) are 33% slower in starting up and while this is livable, it's not very convenient.

Additionally, I haven't found either to be any faster than 1.0.7. I'm hoping that this is something that will be remedied in the final version.

Any comments?

 

Replied at the other website. FYI: Ramona and I frequent the same websites, so one posting will do.

 

But Westside... there are others besides you and Ramona and myself who don't go between the two groups. I was looking for the widest possible range of answers but so far, it's just you. Hey... I'm glad you responded but I thought a few others might add their two cents' worth.

I don't receive much mail, Westside. On average about one or two pieces a day. In addition, I have only one profile for both FF and TB since I'm the only one using this computer and I've no need for a bunch of profiles. When I open FF only one tab opens, not a group. So, for me I would expect 1.5 to open a little faster than 1.0.7. But it doesn't.

Additionally, I also have Fasterfox and I have it on turbo and it does not speed things up. I can uninstall it and the pages render at about the same speed, which isn't particularly fast. I'm also on cable as are you so we shouldn't be that different.

Personally, I can't see much improvement in the ability to render pages and to initially open up as compared with my old NS 7.2 (and don't speak to me of that abomination NS 8... just a horrible, horrible piece of work). Ramona well knows that if it were not for the darned security glitches, I would return to NS 7.2 in a heartbeat.

At this point I would have to say that I'm crossing my fingers that the final version of 1.5 will be significantly better (in terms of what I've been discussing) than 1.5rc1 and 2. If not I'll either return to 1.0.7 or make greater use of Opera 8.

 

I just did not think that anyone else would turn up. Your problem is, somewhat, unique. first of all not many people have bothered with 1.5, secondly, it is very much a personal situation. Whatever is slow to you, is not for others.
The startup in FF1.0.7 and 1.5 is about the same. I timed both, and with Fasterfox it takes 18 sec. to have both loaded. I have different bookmarks files, tabs and extention in the the two of them.
I remember timing 1.0.7 before Fasterfox, and it took nearly 35 sec. to load.
As for page rendering Fasterfox has a handy feature, a timer next to its icon in the status toolbar.Don't use a gut feeling, but look at that number.
At this point every step, at this website has taken 2 sec. or less, but I saw it taking over 5 sec. I would not blame the browser for that. And, there is no way to do a side by side check. I don't think that turbo is any better than Pipelining, which is check. As for mail, I see some difference in loading, but nothing to write home about. since I gave you some figures, I would like to know what you experience.
But, I still use FF1.0.7 and TB 1.0.7 as default, I just test the 1.5. But so far, I don't see anything objectionable. I spend about equal time with both sets.
After I posted, it took nearly 9 sec., in two steps to get to the same point where I started.