89311 - Fizzilla consumes 90% CPU after typing in URL box

Status: VERIFIED DUPLICATE of bug 67409

(Core :: XUL, defect)

Description

[jordy]

When Mozilla first starts, it consumes about 1-6% of the CPU when 
completely idle on a 500 MHz G4. Once I click on the location bar and hit 
the delete key to clear the field, Mozilla's CPU usage jumps to 90% and 
stays there.

If I type in a URL such as slashdot.org and let it sit, the CPU stays pegged 
at 90%. When I go back to www.google.com (which is my default home 
page) and let it sit idle, the CPU still sits at 90%.

Unfortunately on my PowerBook G4, this causes the fan to go on and 
generate terrible noise (damn fans) making Mozilla unsuitable for round 
the clock usage.

Comment 1

[John Morrison]

Sounds like bug 67409, no?

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 67409 ***

Comment 2

[Chad Austin]

I agree.