RDN Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 Firefox informed me that 5 updates were available to the extensions I use. One was "Tabbrowser Extensions". After upgrading this one, my Firefox started to work erratically and eventually I had to reinstall. A normal re-install did not fix the problems, so I had to do a "Clean install" as directed here: http://aasted.org/adblock/viewtopic.php?t=719 This worked - apart from saving some settings as the Firefox errors prevented me from viewing those settings. So, all I want to say is, do not upgrade "Tabbrowser Extensions" if you are using it, without reviewing the "clean install" procedure and saving what you may need if the upgrade goes wrong. (The new version is 1.13.2005013101). Please note that this extension is NOT "Tabbrowser Preferences" (currently version 1.2.2), which works fine. Cheers, RDN. (I'll be back online in a few hours after reconfiguring everything ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandon Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I'm not saying it.... ((((((((((stifle))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 I'm not saying it....((((((((((stifle))))))))))) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your self control is admirable! Firefox is certainly not for the weak of heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I'm not saying it....((((((((((stifle))))))))))) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Your self control is admirable! Firefox is certainly not for the weak of heart! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> and so say all of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodHeart Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Seems that the last iteration of the browser did infact conflict with extensions and such. Firefox 1.0.3 update ships http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?N...ge=1&pagePos=10 <quote> These updates, "went through several iterations of fixes, some of which disabled or broke some extensions. The Mozilla Foundation has been working with extension authors to fix any issues that have surfaced with the releases, and most extensions have been updated, or will be in the coming days, to work with 1.0.3/1.7.7," the Foundation said. </quote> Say, while I'm posting on Firefox, I wonder if any of the Thai literati in our midst could help me to spread the word on Firefox. Recently, I find myself in Internet cafe's all over BKK and hardly ever see any that have Firefox installed. Frustrating as it is it seems to get moreso when I inquire if they know of it I only to get blank stares. Plus, I have no idea how to say "tabbed browsing in Thai" So, I've been thinking, If I could get my hands on a link to an article espousing the benefits of Firefox written in Thai I could pass *that* along. Anyone got such a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Benefits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodHeart Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ~ choices ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodHeart Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Speaking of choices.... maybe someone would care to implement a portable Firefox Browser on USB. Looks very promising. I'll cross-post it here and in the firefox thread for those who might be interested. See: http://johnhaller.com/jh/mozilla/portable_firefox/ U might want to wait for an update to the version 1.0.3 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 ~ choices ~ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Never mind, Goodheart, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimGant Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Benefits? Two that I like: 1) Tabs. I can bring up the Washington Post (or whatever paper) and 'cntrl-left click' on every article I'm interested in. Then, whiile reading the first article, the others I've indicated load into individual tabs in the background. After I'm done with article one, I click on Tab 2 (then, later, 3, 4, etc) and, presto, they're right there for instant viewing. This is less utilitarian for broadband, but for dial-up it sure saves a lot of time. (Now, if I can just figure out how to haul the computer to the toilet, where some of my best reading is done. ) 2) Remembered User ID and Passwords. Firefox remembers (if you allow it to) most, not all, but a heck of a lot more than IE. I really hate having to type these in all the time at my home (secure) computer. Also, with IE still on your computer, I've found that if a program requries IE, it will automatically start it (concurrently with Firefox). Example: Windows Automatic Updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaryjr Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Benefits? 2) Remembered User ID and Passwords. Firefox remembers (if you allow it to) most, not all, but a heck of a lot more than IE. But, unfortunately, not as many as Opera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodHeart Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 But, unfortunately, not as many as Opera. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which, coincidentally, has just released a new version 8 http://www.opera.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now