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Title: Firefox 3
Post by: Ray on Jun 02, 2008, 15:45:55
Just found this useful add-on for Firefox if you want to read rss feeds and have found that Brief doesn't work with version 3 of Firefox, this one does. It's available here: - RSS Ticker (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2325)
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: kinmel on Jun 02, 2008, 15:50:06
Excellent addon - thanks
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Jun 02, 2008, 16:02:08
Great link Ray.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Ray on Jun 02, 2008, 16:11:52
NP  :thumb:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Sebby on Jun 02, 2008, 18:31:34
Thanks, I'll check this out. :thumb:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: vitriol on Jul 10, 2008, 15:27:25
Duplicate a tab,

Hold CTRL and click and hold on a tab, now drag to somewhere else on the tab bar. 

Instant duplicate tab.

Aparently doesn't work on Macs though.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Simon on Jul 10, 2008, 16:40:14
Great tip, thanks!  :karmic:  But I'll have to give it to you later.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Sebby on Jul 10, 2008, 20:46:03
Now that's a great tip - I was wondering whether something like that existed. :thumb:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: pup on Jul 11, 2008, 03:14:14
Quote from: Simon on Jul 10, 2008, 16:40:14
Great tip, thanks!  :karmic:  But I'll have to give it to you later.
:eek4: :no: :out:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Simon on Jul 11, 2008, 07:46:50
:lol:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: vitriol on Aug 21, 2008, 14:53:01
Firegestures (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search?q=firegestures&cat=all)

Fully customisable, innovative mouse gestures extension for firefox.  Been using it for a couple of days and can feel the benefit of not having to move the mouse as much.  For those with large monitors it's a god send.

Give it a try, once you memorize the mappings (remember you can customise them) surfing the net becomes easier and more intuitive.

A top extension imo.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Aug 21, 2008, 15:29:32
I'll have to take a look, thanks, Vit.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: vitriol on Aug 25, 2008, 11:08:11
Did you get to try it out Rik?
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Aug 25, 2008, 11:10:45
Not yet, Vit, it's been a hectic weekend so far. I will, though.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: madasahatter on Sep 06, 2008, 16:32:23
I've just moved over to FF3 in the last couple of days at work and home, and I've found some great addons I wasn't aware of. The rest of you have probably been using these for ages, but just in case you were in the dark like me, I found Google Preview and Webmail notifier  :thumb:

I'm really liking FF3 by the way  :)


Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: rgt247 on Sep 06, 2008, 16:42:31
I am another recent covert to FF3 from IE7. Very much better / faster then IE7. The only problem is there to many add ons to search through.  :D

The gmail one is very good....
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: madasahatter on Sep 06, 2008, 16:44:59
Quote from: rgt247 on Sep 06, 2008, 16:42:31
The only problem is there to many add ons to search through.  :D

Too true - I have a browse every now and then, but most I use I've either found quite by chance, or someone has told me about them. :)
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: rgt247 on Sep 06, 2008, 17:01:35
Might be of interest if anyone has PC Tools Spyware Doctor the latest Version Here (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Spyware_Doctor/1087491686/1) now scans FF3 for spyware.
In the past it did not.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 06, 2008, 17:03:30
Thanks, Rich. :)
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: rgt247 on Sep 24, 2008, 14:59:42
A new update toFirefox3 is out. Ver 3.02. Fixes problems listed Here (http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox30.html#firefox3.0.2).

The update can be found from the Help Menu and use check for updates...
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 24, 2008, 15:29:30
Thanks, Rich.  :thumb:
Title: Firefox 3.03 now released
Post by: DAB Badboy on Sep 27, 2008, 15:40:34
Firefox 3.03 has now been released (fixes a password bug in 3.02).
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 15:41:43
How long to the next one do you think? Thanks.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Steve on Sep 27, 2008, 15:44:45
Probably @3.45 ;D
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 15:53:48
My feeling too, Steve. ;D
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Sebby on Sep 27, 2008, 16:46:52
3.0.4 has now been released, which fixes a bug introduced by 3.0.3 earlier today, which fixed a bug introduced by 3.0.2 a few days ago.

:legpull:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 16:47:39
The trouble is, it's believable. :(
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Sebby on Sep 27, 2008, 16:49:40
Tell me about it!
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Baz on Sep 27, 2008, 17:48:37
how long do you think before most of the add ons are updated too. I tried FF3 a while back and it didnt work too well, a lot of my add ons werent compatable  :(  went back to v2
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Gary on Sep 27, 2008, 17:55:50
Quote from: Baz on Sep 27, 2008, 17:48:37
how long do you think before most of the add ons are updated too. I tried FF3 a while back and it didnt work too well, a lot of my add ons werent compatable  :(  went back to v2
Firefox 2 has a limited life span, 17th of December it will be desupported, so most should be catching up, try googling their compatibility
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:02:24
De-supported. Is that like removing corsets?  :o
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Gary on Sep 27, 2008, 18:08:31
Quote from: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:02:24
De-supported. Is that like removing corsets?  :o
Erm...... :-*


    * 17-dec-2008: Firefox2 will be formally de-supported.

I didnt make the word up gov

http://oduinn.com/2008/09/21/firefox2-desupport-now-only-3-months-away/
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:15:09
I'm taking my truss off later and will, as a result, be formally de-supported and fully undone. ;D
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Gary on Sep 27, 2008, 18:19:34
Quote from: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:15:09
I'm taking my truss off later and will, as a result, be formally de-supported and fully undone. ;D
:rofl2: I cant get my truss on let alone be re-supported, Rik
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:21:47
I use a crane...  8)
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Sebby on Sep 27, 2008, 18:24:28
Quote from: Baz on Sep 27, 2008, 17:48:37
how long do you think before most of the add ons are updated too. I tried FF3 a while back and it didnt work too well, a lot of my add ons werent compatable  :(  went back to v2

All of mine have been updated. You can always check on the add-ons site before updating. :thumb:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Gary on Sep 27, 2008, 18:27:37
Quote from: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:21:47
I use a crane...  8)
Do the wings get in the way?
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:29:21
They do tickle...
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Gary on Sep 27, 2008, 18:29:47
Quote from: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:29:21
They do tickle...
:eyebrow: cheeky ;)
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:31:27
Rarely that.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Gary on Sep 27, 2008, 18:32:35
Quote from: Rik on Sep 27, 2008, 18:31:27
Rarely that.  :whistle:
:zip:
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: vitriol on Sep 27, 2008, 18:40:54
Quick response on the bug fixes by the Mozilla devs.  I suppose thats better than having to wait a month a la IE.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Dangerjunkie on Sep 27, 2008, 18:42:09
Thanks for the tip :)

Quote from: vitriol on Jul 10, 2008, 15:27:25
Aparently doesn't work on Macs though.

If it's CTRL drag on a PC try CMD drag or APPLE drag on the mac :)

Cheers,
Paul.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: scook94 on Sep 27, 2008, 21:13:27
Quote from: Baz on Sep 27, 2008, 17:48:37
how long do you think before most of the add ons are updated too. I tried FF3 a while back and it didnt work too well, a lot of my add ons werent compatable  :(  went back to v2

Install Mr Tech Local Toolkit (http://www.mrtech.com/extensions/toolkit.xpi), then use it's "make all compatible" option.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Baz on Sep 27, 2008, 22:00:01
hahahaha   firefox prevented this site (www.idnet.co.uk) from asking you to install software on your computer
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 28, 2008, 10:09:01
We don't ask for any software installation beyond an optional login cookie, Baz.
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Baz on Sep 28, 2008, 10:41:31
sorry should have said it was when clicking the link from Scook94 above my post
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Rik on Sep 28, 2008, 10:45:39
Ah...  :)
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: scook94 on Sep 28, 2008, 16:46:03
Quote from: Baz on Sep 28, 2008, 10:41:31
sorry should have said it was when clicking the link from Scook94 above my post


There should be a button on the top RHS that says "Allow". Did that not work?
Title: Re: Firefox 3
Post by: Baz on Sep 28, 2008, 18:18:26
didnt try it to be honest steven, may do later thanks