Problem exists with large PAC files
Test 1 - Load a dynamic server page on localhost - A PAC file with about 350 hostname resolves. Firefox 7.0.1 with the PAC file enabled (Connection Settings --> Automatic proxy configuration URL): 3.042 s, 2.865 s, 2.892 s, 3.042 s, 3.003 s Firefox 7.0.1 with no proxy enabled (Connection Settings --> No Proxy): 0.646 s, 0.686 s, 0.588 s, 0.699 s, 0.573 s Internet Explorer 8 with the PAC file proxy configuration enabled: almost instant meaning < 1 s (not measured) Firefox GUI with the tested PAC file enabled is completely frozen while loading the page. Test 2 - Start Firefox with 20 tabs Firefox 7.0.1 with the PAC file enabled (Connection Settings --> Automatic proxy configuration URL): 2 minutes 30 seconds Firefox 7.0.1 with no proxy enabled (Connection Settings --> No Proxy): 30 seconds -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/113201 Title: firefox spends lots of time hung To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/firefox/+bug/113201/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
