Smooth Scrolling Issue in Firefox 18

Smooth Scrolling is lagging in firefox 18 it's not smooth anymore
what can i do
or should i stop using Firefox for just smooth scrolling
Help please.............................................................

Try to disable hardware acceleration in Firefox.
*Tools > Options > Advanced > General > Browsing: "Use hardware acceleration when available"
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
*https://hacks.mozilla.org/2010/09/hardware-acceleration/

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* [[Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems]]
* [[Upgrade your graphics drivers to use hardware acceleration and WebGL]]
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*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
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