Ask YC: Gmail Speed Problems?

[gibsonf1]

I usually run two Gmail app tabs in Firefox constantly. In the last month and especially the last weeks, Firefox is grinding to a halt using a great deal of cpu power and memory. I tried other browsers, same thing. Finally, we tried running Gmail with basic html - problem solved. It seems like there is a big problem with the current gmail javascript running. Anyone else having problems?

[mixmax]

I have been having problems with CPU usage and memory in firefox beta 3 on Windows. This isn't confined to Gmail though.

Since you have the same problem in other browsers that doesn't seem to be it.

[gibsonf1 → mixmax]

Its looking like I'm being hit with spyware or a virus (in spite of the wall of protection I have) - gmail is innocent.