OT: Firefox4 is not available

On Mar 24, 9:37?am, Sqwertz wrote:

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I'm starting to like Version 4 of Firefox. Much faster and the new
zoom feature is super and the setting once set is retained for the
next session. Great for us old farts who need a larger font at times.

Still don't know why "notbob" was bitchin'...guess he lives in the
past with the other curmudgeons.
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On 2011-03-25, dsi1 wrote:


.....or beware of what you add:

Comodo has released further information on the intrusion into its
Certificate Authority (CA) that enabled unknown attackers to obtain
SSL certificates for existing web sites. The domains include
login.live.com, mail.google.com, www.google.com, login.yahoo.com,
login.skype.com, addons.mozilla.org.......
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

http://tinyurl.com/4twq8pw


nb
 
On Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:10:15 -0700 (PDT), John Kuthe
wrote:

I wouldn't want to upgrade until my Add-ons have caught up with the
newest version anyway.


--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
On 3/25/2011 10:13 AM, Nunya Bidnits wrote:

You can call it "monopolized" if you want to - that's your perception.
As far as I know, Google is not claiming ownership of the Usenet posts,
I suppose they could claim ownership of the posts put through Google
Groups and my guess is that they may do just that in the future. Correct
me if I'm wrong but the Usenet posts are open to anybody to archive and
index and use in almost any fashion that they wish. How is Usenet
monopolized?


It sounds like you're complaining that Google is not policing Usenets
with a heavy enough hand. I agree. It also sounds like you're saying
that Spam was not a problem until Google Groups existed. I disagree.


On the contrary, my kids know how to use the technology more than you or
I will. If you want to live in the past feel free - don't expect others
to embrace your dinosaur ways.


Quit bitching about Google Groups - nobody's forcing you to use their
less than perfect interface. I don't like it either and use T-bird
instead but I'm perfectly at peace with the idea that other people have
that choice. Don't feel so smug about living in the past.
 
It popped up and said new version available, then went away and 2
hours Firefox started locking up and 'not responding'.
Whats that all about, I changed nothing????
Nan in DE
 
On 3/23/2011 3:08 PM, Sqwertz wrote:


Sometimes it's wiser to wait a few days or weeks after new versions of
software are released so all the bugs can get worked out before
downloading/upgrading said software !

Sky, who'll wait a few days or more before upgrading to FF4

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Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice!!
 
On Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:00:12 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
wrote:


We want to get to those internet based recipes faster.

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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
Re: [email protected]

Melba's Jammin' wrote:


I broke down and actually went and checked the FF website. Apparently it's
not beta, but they also aren't pushing it to everyone as an auto update yet
either.

I also see where my beloved TabMix Plus add-on page says it works with
3.5-4.0* and nowhere does it indicate why 4.0 is asterisked. I do see where
there are a couple bugs reported in the reviews though, so I will probably
wait until the next release update for FF4 (not a long wait most likely) and
look for that asterisk to go away.

MartyB
 
On 3/23/2011 6:47 AM, Roy wrote:

Looks like they've simplified and de-cluttered the browser window i.e.,
made it look more like Chrome. I sure wish they had the single
address/search window - like Chrome. I have no doubt that one day all
browsers will have this feature. It might be 6X faster at certain tasks
but it still not as zippy as Chrome. It appears that it's still not
possible to create clickable web apps desktop icons like Chrome. This is
pretty much going to be a must in future browsers, I think.

If the new improved Firefox can allow me to work without having to go
through a update every time I open the darn thing, I'll be a lot
happier. I find the FTP and Web developer add-ons to be really handy for
making fast changes to my webpage. All in all, it seems a good update.
 
On 3/25/2011 11:47 AM, notbob wrote:

Ha ha, one of these days the shit will really hit the fan. That's OK, we
need events like that to shake things up every once in a while.

I have a question for you. What browser do you use and do you use only
keyboard commands?

Thanks for the link, I will check it out.
 
On 2011-03-25, dsi1 wrote:


I use Seamonkey, the evolution of Netscape. It's like Netscape
but with FF refinements. I also use FF on the rare occasion my older
Seamonkey will not interact with a couple websites I frequent, one
being Netflix, the other one a financial institution. I hope
this will change when I upgrade to a newer version of Seamonkey.

I prefer to use the keyboard whenever possible, but do have a mouse.
Most of my computer interaction is via the command line, but some
things jes will not allow a keyboard-only interface. Graphics
programs almost always require mouse input.

While my primary computer is pure Linux, there are a couple XP boxes
lurking about, one being my eee netbook. Both of these are configured
to boot either XP or Linux, depending on my needs.

nb
 
dsi1 wrote:


They don't "claim ownership" of any of their content, but they act
as though they have any/all rights to it, rights that normally
attach only to the content owner.

Google strategy is to copy/archive/display whatever they like,
regardless of ownership or copyright laws, and hire enough lawyers to
defend against any infringement claims. They are constantly in
the courts but they never voluntarily change their behavior.

This of course creates a very bad example, for example, try
telling someone they shouldn't copy and re-post (say) a recipe,
when obviously Google does the same exact thing all the time
with (near total) impunity.

Steve
 
On 3/24/2011 5:37 AM, Sqwertz wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong but you recently posted a link to a Google
Groups post which means you use GG to search the Usenet archive. I was
thinking "What a schmuck."


If you think I'm a lover of Google, you ain't been paying attention. On
the contrary, my view on the Google juggernaut have been on the
alarmist's side for years.

My super power is that I don't let my personal feelings cloud my vision
or thinking. I have written a lot about the dangers Google presents but
what the fuck does my personal feelings about Google have to do with the
usability of the new version of Firefox?

I've already expressed my feelings about Google in previous posts. To
add any more to the pile would be self-indulgent. The endless repetitive
statements about personal prejudices, I leave to people who cannot move
on or have just plain run out of any new ideas.
 
notbob wrote:



nb,

I use separate standalone softwares for internet everything.

Usenet: Xnews
Email: Eudora
Web: FireFox.

I don't expect an all-in-one software solution to get it exactly right,
all the time. That and they have to upgrade the entire package all the
time to fix one thing of one software. Take M$ Office as a prime
example.

Just quit bragging how your Linux OS is better than ours for your
simplistic/narrow minded reasons.

Being a well optimized OS in such a small kernel is not worth comparison
(noteworthy, though), given the software library developed for it!
There's no competition, Windows wins! The OS is transparent, as it
should be. Who spends their life underground? Gimme "in your face"
sunshine!!!

Best,

Andy
 
On 3/24/2011 5:03 AM, Melba's Jammin' wrote:

I ain't figured out my wife either - what man can? Mostly we learn
work-arounds. We can't say why it works - just that life is a whole
easier if we do.
 
On 3/25/2011 2:05 PM, dsi1 wrote:

I can't see if your tongue is in your cheek, so I'll give you the
benefit of the doubt.

I have Chrome. Should I switch?

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Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.
 
On Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:56:10 -1000, dsi1
wrote:


The two most important words a man can say to his wife: Yes, dear.
Those who never figured out that when their wife is happy, they're
happy too > are divorced.

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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
On 3/25/2011 5:30 PM, notbob wrote:


I had an Asus EEE PC. I loved how fast the Linux OS was but I could
never figure it out. I'd download something and it would be lost forever
because I couldn't figure out how to find it and load it. TSA broke
that netbook and I went for a Windows one. The Windows 7 Starter OS is
slow as molasses booting up, but I know how to work it, so the
compromise has been made.


--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.
 
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