Windows 7 Mozilla defers Firefox 29 'Australis' UI to April

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Mozilla Debuts New Australis Interface for Firefox 29 Aurora Browsers


Firefox 29 Aurora now with Australis

Mozilla Firefox is making a new interface available to users of its open-source Firefox Web browser as an alpha release. Firefox is developed in multiple branches—the mainline release, beta, Aurora (alpha) and Nightly branches. Until Friday, Feb. 7, the new Firefox Australis interface was only available in a Nightly branch for Firefox and has now moved into the alpha phase for what will become Firefox 29. The Firefox 29 Aurora release came in the same week as the mainline Firefox 27 browser debuted, providing users with fixes for 13 security advisories. The new Australis user interface in the Firefox 29 Aurora release has been making the rounds in the Firefox Nightly release channel since at least August 2013. At the time, the expectation was for Australis to debut by the end of 2013. The Australis interface is a uniform overhaul of the core Firefox browser user interface across Windows, Mac and Linux desktops. The tab design is more rounded, and the users have more interface customization options. A primary difference is the User Menu system, which moves to the right of the browser window in the Australis update. Read on to learn more about Firefox Australis.


Although early adopters and the curious are likely to want to try out the new Firefox Australis interface, it's important to remember that it's still alpha software developed by an open community.

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The first thing users will notice in the Firefox 29 Aurora release is a more fluid and cleaner interface than prior iterations of Firefox.

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New Menu System Puts Options on the Browser Bar
One of the biggest changes in Firefox Australis is the new menu system, which now resides at the far right of the browser interface. The Firefox Australis menu consolidates multiple functions and options in one location.
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Add-Ons Extend Firefox Functionality
Firefox has long supported browser add-ons that extend functionality. In the Australis update, add-ons land in the new menu system and are visible on the main browser interface bar.
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Firefox Sync Is Reinvented With User Accounts
The Firefox synchronization tool for browser tabs and preferences is also getting a major update with Firefox 29. Users will now be prompted to create a single Firefox account, which is the central point from which multiple Firefox browsers can be synchronized.

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The release of Firefox 29 Aurora brought about significant changes with the introduction of the Australis interface. Here are some key points outlined in the provided information:

Firefox 29 Aurora and the Australis Interface​

• Mozilla Firefox introduced a new interface called Australis to users of its open-source Firefox Web browser as an alpha release.
• Firefox development includes multiple branches such as the mainline release, beta, Aurora (alpha), and Nightly branches.
• The Australis interface, previously available in the Nightly branch, moved into the alpha phase for Firefox 29.
• This update followed the launch of Firefox 27, which addressed 13 security advisories.
• Australis underwent testing in the Nightly release channel starting from August 2013, with plans for its official release by the end of 2013.
• The interface overhaul is uniform across Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops, featuring rounded tab designs and enhanced interface customization options.
• Notable changes include a revamped User Menu system located on the right side of the browser window.

Features in Firefox 29 Aurora​

1. Enhanced Interface: Users will notice a more fluid and cleaner interface compared to previous versions.
2. New Menu System: The updated menu system is now located at the far right of the browser interface, consolidating various functions and options in one place.
3. Add-Ons Integration: Add-ons are integrated into the new menu system and are visible on the main browser interface bar, allowing users easy access to extended functionality.
4. Improved Firefox Sync: Firefox Sync, used for synchronizing browser tabs and preferences, is reinvented in Firefox 29. Users are encouraged to create a single Firefox account to manage synchronization across multiple Firefox browsers effectively. The Australis interface in Firefox 29 Aurora showcases a more modern look and improved user experience, emphasizing a streamlined interface design and enhanced functionality integration. For more detailed information on the features and changes in Firefox 29 Aurora with the Australis interface, you can explore the provided links and Mozilla's official resources.