Latest Version of Firefox for OS X 10.7.5: A Secure and Reliable Browsing Experience

Apple's latest operating system, OS X 10.7.5, has been released, bringing with it a host of new features and improvements. However, as with any major update, there are potential issues that can arise. For users of the popular open-source web browser, Firefox, two workarounds have been included in the latest version to address problems specific to OS X 10.7.5.

A Leopard version of Firefox was also made available, which addressed multiple vulnerabilities existing in the Mac implementation of Sun Microsystems' Java platform. The release of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5 brought improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_26. Mozilla took the opportunity to test its Firefox web browser against this build and concluded that some code corrections were necessary.

As a result, Firefox 5.0.1 was released with workarounds for an issue in OS X 10.7 that would cause Firefox to crash, as well as for an issue caused by Apple's 'Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5' where the Java plugin would not be loaded.

The latest version of Firefox has been designed to provide a secure and reliable browsing experience for users of OS X 10.7.5. With its improved code and workarounds, Firefox is better equipped to handle the demands of the latest operating system. For those looking to download the latest version, Mozilla offers Firefox for Mac OS X (Free).

In related news, Apple has recently released the Golden Master build of OS X Lion to developers, featuring new features such as Mission Control, Launchpad, new Multi-Touch gestures, AirDrop, Versions, AutoSave, and dozens more. Scheduled to debut this month, OS X Lion is the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system, bringing with it a range of enhancements that make the software more user-friendly and advanced in terms of functionality.

Overall, the latest version of Firefox for OS X 10.7.5 provides users with a secure and reliable browsing experience, while also addressing specific issues related to the new operating system. With its improved code and workarounds, Firefox is well-equipped to handle the demands of OS X Lion when it is released later this month.

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