Mozilla, maker of the open-source Firefox browser, on Monday released the latest beta, or test, version of the software, dubbed Firefox 2.0 Release Candidate 3 (RC3), and it could be the last test edition before the firm launches the final version, TechWeb News reports via InformationWeek.com.Mozilla released Firefox v. 1.5, its last major browser update, in the fall of 2005, according to TechWeb News.Existing users of previous versions of Firefox 2.0 received RC3 via an automatic update on Monday, and the test version is available to other surfers in Windows, Mac OS X and Linux editions via Mozilla’s site, TechWeb News reports.Among the features included within Firefox 2.0 RC3 are antiphishing safeguards, a spellcheck function, suggested search options and session restore capability, according to TechWeb News. Though various sources reported RC3 will be the final test version of Firefox 2.0, Mozilla did not confirm the information and it set no release date, TechWeb News reports.Microsoft’s latest update to its Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser, IE7, is also expected to soon hit the Internet. In late August, the Redmond, Wash.-based software giant released IE7 RC1 and said it’s on schedule to release the final version of the browser before 2007. IE7 is Firefox’s main competitor in the browser space. In related news, a hacker who recently claimed to have found a serious flaw in the way Firefox handles Javascript admitted the announcement was part of a practical joke.Related Links: Mozilla Firefox Gaining Ground on Microsoft IE Mozilla Duped by Hackers’ ‘Humorous’ Demo Microsoft IE7 Browser to Hit Web in Oct. Microsoft Releases Near-Complete IE7 BrowserCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature 7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks Your organization has hidden IT superstars in the making — both within and outside IT. Here’s how to find and elevate them for maximum impact. By John Edwards Jun 07, 2023 8 mins Staff Management feature The NBA’s digital transformation is a game-changer The National Basketball Association’s move to Azure cloud is helping improve fan experience and in-game performance due to analytics- and AI-assisted tools aimed at unlocking data’s full potential. By Paula Rooney Jun 07, 2023 9 mins Microsoft Azure Media and Entertainment Industry Digital Transformation case study How Palladium targets tech to better serve the business Palladium Hotel Group has prioritized strategies surrounding its digital transformation, with a focus on two primary objectives: to improve the business and better customize the customer experience. By Nuria Cordon Jun 07, 2023 4 mins CIO Travel and Hospitality Industry Digital Transformation Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education By Andrea Benito Jun 07, 2023 5 mins Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe