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Twitter slow in Firefox
Twitter runs reeeeally slow in Firefox, it takes forever to write a message.
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Inappropriate?I've created a quick fix to unslow typing for those who can't find a way around this slowness problem.
It looks like the 'input' event that is fired for every keystroke is slow because of the time it takes to render the change in the character counter (i.e. that number that changes as you type).
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That works perfectly! Any idea on how to make it a Greasemonkey script, so it'll just work instead of having to click the bookmarklet? -
Sure, I'll have a look at doing that on the weekend.
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Wow, that works great! Thanks.
Like Tim said, could you make it a Greasemonkey script? Thanks again.... -
Any news w/ the Greasemonkey script? Thanks for the bookmarklet buddy. Works like a charm.
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Any news w/ the Greasemonkey script? Thanks for the bookmarklet buddy. Works like a charm.
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Inappropriate?Firefox javascript is the problem, i think! you can't use twitter without javascript; it counts down characters. I have just a few followers with pics but i follow a lot more that constantly update. typing is very slow. BUT... when i created a new account in twitter, no slow typing, very quick with constant countdown. BUT... when I opened these same accounts in Opera they were just as fast in both accounts ONLY the type counter freezes up by depressing one key. It is possible that Firefox's seriously flawed memory problem is to blame. I have low ram and open dozens of tabs in Firefox and it starts to slow with each and every new tab. Opera has similar limitations but can easily handle twice the open tabs as Firefox. BTW, IE responds exactly like Opera in both twitter accounts. -
Inappropriate?This problem has been completely fixed for me by upgrading to Firefox 3.5b99. Give it a shot!
I’m happy again.
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Inappropriate?My temporary fix is to scroll the page to just past the counter (i.e., hiding the counter). There's still a slight slowdown, but it's tolerable until a fix comes out.
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Inappropriate?As Tim Lindenschmidt says above, Firefox 3.5 seems to have solved this issue.
I'm running FF 3.5 RC2 and the problem has gone. You can type at normal speed in the update box.
I’m happy
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Inappropriate?I'm running Firefox 3.0.10 on Ubuntu 9.04, P4 1.80GHz, 768MB RAM, typing is slow (just like Ping.FM). They both count down the number of characters typed, though, so that is more than likely the problem. The Twitter page also lags while scrolling, although I don't know if that is a problem with twitter itself or my computer. FF 3.5RC fixes the typing problem and slightly speeds up the scrolling, although I am fairly sure that is because of its fabled speed increases.
I’m Still slightly frustrated
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Inappropriate?Hi, Hellow - As a couple people suggested above, try upgrading to Firefox 3.5. I just upgraded from the same version you are using - 3.0.10 - and it completely solved the slow text problem in both Twitter and Facebook. The upgrade is available on the Mozilla website: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/
I’m very happy!
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Inappropriate?Jessica has the solution. I switched to Firefox 3.5 on Ubuntu and have joy once more.
I’m happy
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Inappropriate?I had this problem in FF 3.0.x (didn't matter what the last number was) on XP. As stated above, upgrading to Firefox 3.5 solves this issue!
Upgrade here: http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/upgrad...
Twitter should definitely make a FAQ about this.
I’m thankful
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Inappropriate?Yes, FF 3.5 may be the solution however I had it and downgraded because I hated it. Some of the features they changed around I didn't like. And one of my favorite add-ons wasn't compatible.
