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Pale Moon is a fast web browser developed based on the . Thanks to optimization, the application runs 25% faster than the prototype. It should be noted that Internet browsers differ significantly from each other visually.
Security and stability can be compared with Firefox. The browser is designed for users who care about privacy. That's why the app uses the "DuckDuckGo" search engine by default. Of course, if you wish, you can change the search engine in the settings.
System requirements
- Processor – any that supports SSE2;
- RAM – 256 Mb;
- OS – starting from Windows XP;
- Bit capacity x86/x64.
It is noteworthy that this browser can be installed without problems on machines running the Linux operating system. It is also important to take into account that the application is installed only in English. Of course, if necessary, it can be Russified by downloading the patch from the official website.
Key Features
Differences from Firefox
Despite the fact that the Pale Moon browser is developed based on the Firefox source code, the Internet browser has some differences:
- The application can be installed on any OS with 32-bit and 64-bit;
- The default search engine is “DuckDuckGo”;
- Added StatusBar;
- It is possible to customize scrolling in the browser;
- Removed ActiveX;
- No parental controls;
- Added preview function;
- In addition to Firefox extensions, the browser has its own plugins.
Thanks to the fact that the pale moon browser has been redesigned, it now works much faster. In addition, everything has been done to ensure that the workflow is stable and the occurrence of errors is minimized.
Advantages
The pale browser from the developer Moon Child differs from a large number of web navigators in that it consumes a small amount of RAM. This is reflected in the performance of the system and the fast loading of web pages.
The Internet browser allows you to download extensions from Firefox. In addition, unlike its competitors, the browser allows you to install various types of fonts. At the same time, the application does not have problems reading HTML5 and CSS3.
The security and privacy of the Internet browser are at a high level. The developer has done everything to protect the user from surveillance and account theft. That is why a specialized search engine is used as a search.
Themes, addons and various types of panels can be downloaded from the official website. At the same time, the Luna browser does not require authorization or registration.
Flaws
The first drawback catches your eye immediately after installing the application. The interface is completely English. However, there is no option to change the language in the settings. Of course, the shortcoming can be dealt with using a language patch, but for this you need to additionally download and install files.
Errors occur when running flash animation. Perhaps in the future the problem will be eliminated, but for now the shortcoming is obvious. In addition, while watching a video, the processor temperature rises significantly.
How to download the browser
To download the application to your computer, you need to go to the developer's website. To do this, enter “palemoon.org” as the address. After opening the page, the user is recommended to click on the “Download (Windows web installer)” button.
After a few seconds, the browser downloader will be downloaded to your computer.
Download a language pack
Users who want the browser to be in Russian must additionally download a language pack. To do this, on the developer’s main page, you need to open the “Download” menu, and then select “Pale Moon language packs”.
When the page loads, you need to select the language pack you are interested in. Most often, users choose Russian. To download the file, you need to click on the link “ru.xpi”.
Once you have finished downloading all the files, you can proceed to the installation.
Installation and Russification of a web browser
To install the Internet browser, you need to run the “palemoon-websetup” exe file. After launching the bootloader, a window will appear in which you will need to select the bit depth and installation method “Quick install” or “Advanced install”.
If the user does not know the bitness of his operating system, it is recommended to select the first option. The second option allows you to independently choose the type of browser and where to install it.
Of course, it is best to choose the second option, since choosing the quick installation may result in the wrong version of the browser being installed. Installation will only take a few minutes. When the application is installed, it is recommended to Russify it.
