Firefox 3 ... then what

Firefox 3 ... then what? If you downloaded the new Mozilla Firefox 3 browser last week, you weren't alone. Initial reports indicate that Firefox picked up 4 percent of the browser market share in its first 24 hours. For comparison, Safari has about 6 percent total and Opera has slightly less than 1 percent. Once you've taken the plunge and updated (or switched) to Firefox 3, you'll want to make sure it's tricked out with all the best extensions. Seth Rosenblatt explains why each of the 12 Firefox 3 add-ons in his collection are "must-haves." If you've got a favorite Firefox 2 extension that isn't compatible with v3, Power Downloader has some advice that could help. The most notable change about Firefox 3 is the revamped address bar, sometimes called the "awesome bar," which includes recently visited pages and bookmarks. Tom Merritt explains how to turn it off if you hate it, and Josh Lowensohn serves up three useful Firefox 3 address-bar "hacks." Josh also has some expert advice for managing bookmarks with the new browser, and Seth finishes us off with four detailed FAQs about Firefox 3. Read more about Firefox 3 on the Download.com blog

Peter Butler Senior content manager, CNET Download.com

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Firefox extensions In the biggest browser news since Mosaic hit the Web, the Mozilla Firefox's much-anticipated Version 3 has finally arrived. From the initial reviews, it seems that three is indeed the magic number for Mozilla. To help you get the brand-new browser powered up, I've put together a collection of the best Firefox 3 compatible extensions. There's little movement in the Top 10 most-popular downloads list this week, with AVG holding onto the top spot once again and WinRAR rejoining the party at No. 10. In the Top Movers section, a recent update has popular downloads manager Orbit Downloader rocketing up the charts 31 spots to No. 6. Download.com Music showcases the new album from British pop kings Coldplay. Our Game of the Week--a demo for Spore Creature Creator--offers a sneak peek at one of the most-anticipated games of the year. Happy downloading!

Mark Sikes Associate producer, CNET Download.com