Firefox 134 Offers Improvements for Linux Version
Fans of Linux and Firefox rejoice, as there's a new version available that includes some handy updates.
As reported first by 9to5Linux, the official build of Mozilla Firefox 134 is now available to download from the Firefox FTP site. Firefox 134 includes some important updates, the most user-facing of which is support for touchpad hold gestures.
If you've never used hold gestures, they essentially allow you to interrupt kinetic scrolling by placing two fingers on the touchpad. The best way to describe kinetic scrolling is the movement after your finger has lifted from the touchpad (or screen). The speed of your finger movement defines the duration, speed, and deceleration of the additional movement (after you've lifted your finger). With Firefox 134, you can now stop kinetic movement by simply placing two fingers on the touchpad. This can help prevent scrolling beyond where you want to go on any given page.
Also, with version 134, Firefox now follows the model HTML specification for transient user activation, which makes pop-up blocking less strict (whereas previous versions of Firefox were more aggressive), thereby reducing unnecessary pop-up blocking prompts.
If you're interested in installing Firefox 134, you can download the 32- or 64-bit version. For a Debian-based distribution, you can set up an Apt repository.
Mozilla has yet to make public the full release notes for version 134, but they should arrive soon.
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