Firefox/TBE question

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Chakolate

I've dl'd and installed Firefox and am very happy with it, but TBE isn't
working right. The only problem with it is that no matter what setting I
use, clicking links opens them up in new tabs.

So first, is there a workaround? Second, what extensions will be adequate
to replace TBE altogether?

I did try going to Mozillazine to check this out but I was completely
bewildered by the amount of information and couldn't find any specific
answers.

Also, is there a workaround that will allow me to use the skypilot theme?
Or failing that, is there a theme that doesn't use annoying bright colors
and kiddie fonts?

TIA,

Chakolate
 
_Chakolate_, lunedì 22/nov/2004:
I've dl'd and installed Firefox and am very happy with it, but TBE isn't
working right. The only problem with it is that no matter what setting I
use, clicking links opens them up in new tabs.

So first, is there a workaround? Second, what extensions will be adequate
to replace TBE altogether?
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I tried TBE only for a short time because I had problems with it (though I
don't remember which ones, now). Then I installed Tabbrowser Preferences and
here it works well.
Here is the TBP home page:
http://www.pryan.org/mozilla/site/TheOneKEA/tabprefs/
I did try going to Mozillazine to check this out but I was completely
bewildered by the amount of information and couldn't find any specific
answers.

Also, is there a workaround that will allow me to use the skypilot theme?
Or failing that, is there a theme that doesn't use annoying bright colors
and kiddie fonts?
Click to expand...

I don't know skypilot theme, sorry. Other themes without bright colors are
GrayModern and Littlefox:
https://update.mozilla.org/themes/?application={ec8030f7-c20a-464f-9b0e-13a3a9e97384}

Ciao,
 
On 22 Nov 2004, Chakolate wrote
I've dl'd and installed Firefox and am very happy with it, but TBE
isn't working right. The only problem with it is that no matter
what setting I use, clicking links opens them up in new tabs.
-snip-

Also, is there a workaround that will allow me to use the skypilot
theme? Or failing that, is there a theme that doesn't use
annoying bright colors and kiddie fonts?
Click to expand...

Give Nautipolis a try -- might a bit small for some tastes, but it's
definitely not a kiddie treatment.
 
_Chakolate_, luned 22/nov/2004:


I tried TBE only for a short time because I had problems with it
(though I don't remember which ones, now). Then I installed
Tabbrowser Preferences and here it works well.
Here is the TBP home page:
http://www.pryan.org/mozilla/site/TheOneKEA/tabprefs/
Click to expand...

I'm with you. I used TBE for a long time (I guess from about version
0.6 to 0.9 of the browser), and it caused a variety of minor and major
problems. IMO it overreaches. That said, within a few months of a
major new Fx release, the author usually has TBE working more or less
ok.

I now use TBP along with Tab X, which just adds lil X boxes for closing
tabs. I do miss tab groups, but they are not worth the hassles of TBE
to me.

Tab X
<http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/clav/#tabx>
 
I've dl'd and installed Firefox and am very happy with it, but TBE
isn't working right.
Click to expand...
<snip>

TBE is buggy.. Try this: Type about:config in the address bar...hit
enter... scroll to... browser.tabs.showSingleWindowModePrefs...doubleclick
it...go to tools...optins...advanced...tabbed browsing and make any changes
there.
Also, is there a workaround that will allow me to use the skypilot
theme? Or failing that, is there a theme that doesn't use annoying
bright colors and kiddie fonts?
Click to expand...

You might try this...haven't used it for themes. I like Plastikfox Crystal
SVG 1.5.1. http://www.polinux.upv.es/mozilla/temas.php?idioma=en
 
<snip>

TBE is buggy.. Try this: Type about:config in the address bar...hit
enter... scroll to...
browser.tabs.showSingleWindowModePrefs...doubleclick it...go to
tools...optins...advanced...tabbed browsing and make any changes
there.
Click to expand...

I second this method. If you don't need any thing additional, this method
is probably lightest and fastest.
 
I tried that one, but it won't let me change any settings. That is, I
change them, but there's no way to get the app to accept the changes.
Click to expand...

Okay, I reloaded it and now I can change settings. Now how do I uninstall
TBE?

Chakolate
 
_Chakolate_, mercoledì 24/nov/2004:
Okay, I reloaded it and now I can change settings. Now how do I uninstall
TBE?
Click to expand...

Maybe I don't understand your problem.
Why not uninstall from the extension manager?
 
Try this: Type about:config in the address bar...hit

I second this method. If you don't need any thing additional, this method
is probably lightest and fastest.
Click to expand...

I tried it on FF v1 and still it won't obey the Options command to open new
tabs. W2K SP4.
 
_Chakolate_, mercoledì 24/nov/2004:


Maybe I don't understand your problem.
Why not uninstall from the extension manager?
Click to expand...

I finally did that - I was expecting a button or icon or menu option, it
didn't occur to me to right-click.

Chakolate
 
I finally did that - I was expecting a button or icon or menu
option, it didn't occur to me to right-click.
Click to expand...

There's an uninstall button at the bottom of the extension manager
window.
 
There's an uninstall button at the bottom of the extension manager
window.
Click to expand...

OMG, am I stupid or what? (Answer: yes.) I must have looked at that
button a dozen times when I was checking out all the extensions and
getting updates.

Chakolate, off to get her eyes and brain checked
 
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