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Mozilla Links has posted an [inside look][1] at the new download manager which will become part of Firefox 3. Although Firefox 3 hasn't even hit the beta stage yet, the new download manager is available via the nightly builds.
As you can see the the screenshot above, the old text links have been replaced with icon buttons and the list is divided into active and complete downloads. There's also a search bar for the heavy downloaders who may need it.
Not pictured in the screenshot is the familiar "clean up" button, but rest assured it will be there in the final release of Firefox 3.
The new information icon looks to be the handiest of the improvements -- clicking it reveal details such as the originating website, the location of the downloaded file and more.
Also under consideration is the inclusion of an option to show the download manager in the status bar or sidebar, something users have requested for some time.
While the download manager looks to offer a number of improvements, it still lacks some of the nice features found in Camino, which is based on Firefox.
For instance, in Camino, not only can you clear the list of downloaded files, but you can also move those files to the trash from the same dialogue.
Since the download manager is a work in progress we'll withhold judgment for the time being. The final version of Firefox is due to be released later this year.
[1]: http://mozillalinks.org/wp/2007/08/first-look-to-firefox-3s-new-download-manager/
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