I have the same problem with Firefox 3.0.1, 64 bit on 64 bit Ubuntu 8.04. Problem exists with all extensions disabled, and also with noscript enabled, so I don't believe it's a javascript problem. I am running the restricted nvidia driver, I will later try and see if it improves by switching to the open source nv driver. Note that the site renders quickly for me in FF 3.0.1 on a seperate vista machine with very similar specs.
Hardware: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ 3 Gig ram nVidia GeForce 8600 GT Software: Ubuntu 8.04 64 bit Firefox 3.0.1+build1+nobinonly-0ubuntu0.8.04.3 linux-generic 2.6.24.19.21 linux-restricted-modules-generic 2.6.24.19.21 -- Firefox is VERY slow rendering pragprog.com; becomes almost unusable https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/207454 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs