Download Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 5

The Mozilla Foundation has released the fifth beta release of version 4.0 of its web browser Firefox. In version 4, the appearance has been overhauled, among other things. For example, the tabs are now placed at the top and there is a Firefox button under Windows Vista and 7, as is also the case for Opera. Furthermore, there is full support for WebM, WebGL and multitouch displays, and support for html5 and css3 has been improved. New in beta 5 includes support for the recently proposed audio data API. In addition, 2d hardware acceleration is now enabled by default on Windows 7 and the appearance has been tinkered with in Windows Vista and 7.

What’s New in Firefox 4 Beta (Revision 5)

• Firefox 4 Beta 5 is available in 39 languages.
• Support for the new proposed Audio Data API
• Direct2D Hardware Acceleration is now on by default for Windows 7 users
• Firefox button has a new look for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users
• Support for HSTS security protocol allowing sites to insist that they only be loaded over SSL.
• see the complete changelist from the previous beta.

Developers can find out about all the changes and new features at the Mozilla Developer Center.

The following downloads are available:
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 beta 5 for Windows (English)
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 beta 5 for Linux (English)
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 5 for Mac OS X (English)
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 5 for Windows (English)
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 5 for Linux (English)
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 5 for Mac OS X (English)

Mozilla Firefox 4.0 beta screenshot, click on the image for a larger version.