New Friefox out

  • Thread starter Thread starter Jim Scott
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futureworlds said:
Just save the .xpi file to any folder (I usually save extension files
to the same folder as my copy of the program's install file). Open
the file with Firefox - it will then install into the correct
directory. I use Mozilla, but most extensions give you the option to
install into either the program folder, or your individual profile
file. Installing to your profile means you won't have to re-install
the extension if you upgrade your version of Firefox/Mozilla.
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Thanks to future and Q, got the file, will see how it works out.

Mike Sa
 
ms said:
Thanks to future and Q, got the file, will see how it works out.

Mike Sa
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I put downbar.xpi in m Firefox folder with the program executable. Will
try it at the next download.

The bookmark problem still exists. Firefox opens my bookmark file to the
second level, but will not work at the third (sub-tier) level. Firebird
does, and of course Netscape does.

Comment?

Mike Sa
 
I actually may take a shot at compiling it when it is actually
0.9. Just to see if it's much faster when compiled specifically
for my machine. Probably not quite the same as compiling an xmms
plug-in, huh?
:-P
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Dunno... Way too many variables to consider here. If compiling an
xmms plug-in follows the ./configure (--help), make, make install
$DESTDIR routine, I'm thinking you're good to go.

For nothing more than "edu-ba-cational" purposes, I'd say go for it.
But don't hold your breathe. Chances are you won't see any mind
blowing performance increases. I'm saying this based on the angle of
"human noticeable".

True, compiling from source with proper optimizations *will* yield
software that runs faster, but what's a few milli-seconds saved here
or there?. Will the human notice it?

My experience with compiling the gtk2 version of firefox 0.8 under
Slackware resulted in my menus popping up much faster (I noticed
this) then the general purpose binary I usually downloaded. I should
also mention, I had previously compiled and optimized both Xfree and
the gtk libs.

Bottom line here is the cost in time versus the perceived increase
in software performance. Is it worth spending a few hours of machine
time to get quicker menus? [shrug]

Check into the Gentoo Linux forums for all sorts of arguments
regarding compiling from source. Sort of a religion actually... Some
preach the gospel. Others deny it. And still others don't know just
what they believe. :)

YMMV,

Max
 
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