Firefox 2 Might Have a New User Interface

March 3rd, 2006

Goals of updating the interface: remove UI elements that aren’t useful to majority of users - increase usability of elements that are useful - increase focus on web content.

This doesn’t surprise me that Firefox is revamping its look and feel since IE7 will add a slick new interface and many RSS enhancements. Firefox needs to show that it can evolve as well, even though it still is well ahead of the IE7 Beta 2 that I am using. I just hope they remember to keep it simple AND functional.

Of course, Firefox will be likely to stay ahead of IE7 no matter what it does when it comes to third party extensions. Its open source philosophy helps immensely with community involvement and development.