p2pnet.net News:- A second Firefox beta is now on the loose, but Ars Technica describes it as a “modest step in the browser’s development, as some of the more widely anticipated (and cooler) features having fallen by the wayside during the development cycle”.

Not included were, “a new bookmark and history system that originally appeared in an alpha build, which were axed due to developer concerns that their inclusion would further delay the release of 2.0″.

Mozilla’s development code name for Firefox 2 is Bon Echo, “after Bon Echo Provincial Park, in south-central Ontario,” notes the CBC, adding that Firefox 2 will include:

• Protection against phishing sites, or fraudulent websites that attempt to trick people into giving up their login and password information.
  The browser history will contain a list of recently closed tabs, with the option to re-open tabs closed accidentally.
  A feature to restore all windows and tabs from a system crash or from the last time the user closed the browser.
  Spell checking of text entered into forms.
  Better search and RSS feed capabilities.

Also See:
Ars Technica - Firefox beta 2 out, August 31, 2006
CBC - Second beta of Firefox 2 released, August 31, 2006

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