Ad-Aware 9.5 drops, and Mozilla defends itself

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This week, we got a first look at the newest version of popular anti-spyware and antivirus program Ad-Aware. According to the program's developer, Lavasoft, both Ad-Aware 9.5 Free Internet Security and Ad-Aware 9.5 Pro Internet Security ought to be four to eight times faster than they were in the last release. But, while the program did feel notably smoother in our tests, we're not so sure it lived up to all of the developer's claims. You can read our take here.

In other news, Mozilla, makers of the popular Firefox browser, found itself in the unfavorable position of having to defend its rapid-release program. With the new six-week release schedule causing some corporate indigestion, Mozilla Chair Mitchell Baker issued a statement on why he believes the pros outweigh the cons. You can read his argument here. What do you think? Are you a fan of the new release cycle?

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Jaymar Cabebe 29 Aug, 2011

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