Using MultiClutch I can go back and forward by swiping left or right, switch tabs using rotate left or rotate right, open a new tab by zooming in and close the current tab by zooming out. The program lets you choose everything and also somehow unlocks 3 finger swiping up and down. I set swipe down to use the "All windows" feature of Expose and swipe up clicks my stumble button for me. There's also zoom in-zoom out and zoom out-zoom in that I haven't assigned to anything. It works globally and for specific applications and is lots of fun.
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Latest Firefox 3.1 Beta Adds Multi-Touch Support
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I agree...I've been using the same configuration (including three-finger open/close tabs) as 3.1 for months now with Multiclutch. Get it...you can use it for other programs.
I agree...I've been using the same configuration (including three-finger open/close tabs) as 3.1 for months now with Multiclutch. Get it...you can use it for other programs.
Hmmm... i dunno if Im doing something wrong? I downloaded the latest firefox beta, but none of the multi gestures are working. I have a black macbook, if that matters?
only works with trackpads that allow for multi-finger gestures.
Black Macbooks only allow for one and two finger gestures. Like scrolling and right clicking with two fingers.
Ya those sound like pretty well implemented gestures that I would like to see in Safari. Don't worry, Apple will be adding LOTS more multi-touch to the OS and apps soon. They are just getting started
The trackpoint (and keyboards) are probably the biggest selling point of their machines for me - they're pretty important features.
I like this new Firefox... except I never EVER want to zoom a webpage, certainly not with Firefox - I'd rather use Ctrl+Scroll to zoom the whole system (call me crazy) and I just set it off by accident and realised there's no way to switch it off.... hmm
Also, private browsing screen ends with "ENJOY!"
Also, private browsing screen ends with "ENJOY!"
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already was using multiclutch to implement what firefox just added. I agree with the zoom. I dont ever have a need to zoom..yet. But its a good idea. Perhaps a customizable multitouch support will come in the final 3.1 version.
I like the idea of a multitouch desktop accessorie. I have the trackpad iPhone app. Do multitouch gestures work through that to this new firefox beta?
I like this new Firefox... except I never EVER want to zoom a webpage, certainly not with Firefox - I'd rather use Ctrl+Scroll to zoom the whole system (call me crazy) and I just set it off by accident and realised there's no way to switch it off.... hmm
Also, private browsing screen ends with "ENJOY!"
The only time I need to use the zoom within FF instead of just using "Control+Scroll" is when I'm on someone's Myspace page or blog and their text is REALLY small. You can't always see it better if you just "Control+Scroll". But if you zoom within FF you can make their font bigger no matter how small they've made it.
Supported on my Early 2008 MBP?
Are these "swipe" capabilities (3 finger swipe, that is) supported on only the new MacBooks and MacBook Pros (Late 2008 versions), or will my Early 2008 MacBook Pro support these 3 finger swipe capabilities if I download this FireFox beta?
Are these "swipe" capabilities (3 finger swipe, that is) supported on only the new MacBooks and MacBook Pros (Late 2008 versions), or will my Early 2008 MacBook Pro support these 3 finger swipe capabilities if I download this FireFox beta?
I'm pretty sure it only works on the new unibody macbooks, but you could try it. You might be able to do it through third-party installs though
How comfortable is the "twisting" motion? Out of all of those things, the main ones I'd do are jump around tabs and go back, and if twisting is going to be a common task now, how annoying is it going to be if you're doing it constantly for long periods of time?
(note: obviously, I do not have an apple laptop
Well, I personally have never had a problem with the "twisting" motion. Mainly because, you Don't have to twist your hand. I noticed that using the Firefox gestures (after 5 mins of getting used to their "sensitivity" levels, that they are quite nice. To give you an example, if I am using the app Preview, I tend to actually have to do more of a twisting motion. Imagine my fingers at the center of a clock and 12 o'clock. In Preview, the 12 o'clock finger must move a bit past 3 o'clock to rotate a picture. In Firefox, I don't rotate at all, I found that I can simply move my fingers so they are both even, but in the center of the trackpad facing the bottom right corner. I then simply move my second finger (right click type finger) down about 1/2" and it registers as a "twist" and switches tabs, then I just move them facing the bottom mid of the track pad again, and all is well. All in all, my hands aren't getting tired doing this type of motion, I've gone through about 8,000 images before, rotating 4,000 or so with the twisting motion, no tired hands/fingers. I suppose it all comes down to how you decide to "twist". I've seen people at my college who for some reason, find the need to put their hands in an awkard angle/shape and twist their whole hand/wrist. I simply just do the "face bottom right corner, move right finger down." All in all, the multitouch gestures are amazing. The naysayers are just naysayers, I use every gesture, even the four finger gestures hundreds of times a day without an issue. You just have to keep in mind that the trackpad is about 2 times the space of a normal "PC" or old macbook/pro trackpad allowing these awesome multitouch gestures.
Does anyone know for certain whether these 3 finger swipe motions are supported solely on the unibody (late 2008) macbooks and macbook pros?
I have an early 2008 MacBook Pro and will probably only download this beta if 3 finger gestures in it are supported on this, if not others as well, earlier MacBook Pro.
For some reason I'm thinking that this is only for the unibodies, since Apple marketed the new trackpad and the 3 finger swipe capabilities non-stop since October 9, but I am not for certain.
Anyone know for certain or anyone running this beta on a Macbook Pro, or MacBook for that matter, that is pre-Late 2008
I have an early 2008 MacBook Pro and will probably only download this beta if 3 finger gestures in it are supported on this, if not others as well, earlier MacBook Pro.
For some reason I'm thinking that this is only for the unibodies, since Apple marketed the new trackpad and the 3 finger swipe capabilities non-stop since October 9, but I am not for certain.
Anyone know for certain or anyone running this beta on a Macbook Pro, or MacBook for that matter, that is pre-Late 2008
I have an early 2008 Macbook Pro(Penryn) and I can confirm that the multitouch in the new beta works for me. I can swipe left and right, twist to switch tabs and such.
MultiTouch support on firefox is nice! Touchpad scrolling is now precise just like it is in Safari.
Before switching completely to Firefox from Safari, I would like "Dictionary Popup" and "Text box resizing" features be added to the new firefox. There is an add-on for the text box resizing, but is there a way to have Firefox access "Dictionary.app" for popup?
Before switching completely to Firefox from Safari, I would like "Dictionary Popup" and "Text box resizing" features be added to the new firefox. There is an add-on for the text box resizing, but is there a way to have Firefox access "Dictionary.app" for popup?
For some reason, when I set my preferences to clear everything when I quit FF, it doesn't do it. I set it in the preferences, it asks when I quit, but when I open FF back up, my history is still there. The only way is to go clear everything in preferences. Anyone have a solution or similar problems?
Gestures work fine, but Firefox is still too slow.
Multicutch was screwing up the new 3.1. It is gone and now it works fine, but Firefox is still slower than Safari, so I went back, sadly.
Multicutch was screwing up the new 3.1. It is gone and now it works fine, but Firefox is still slower than Safari, so I went back, sadly.
