firefox 3

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 17:37:50

Quote from: Simon on Nov 16, 2008, 12:33:12
I don't know why they had to change the file formats with FF3. It was so easy before, as you could just copy and paste stuff from one profile to another.

There must be a reason. Mozilla don't strike me as the kind of developer that changes things for the sake of it, though software developers do tend to be unpredictable.

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 17:39:34

Improved security, at a guess?

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 17:40:19

Yep, most probably.

Are you still running FF2, out of interest, Rik?

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 17:40:54

Yup. I guess I'll have to make the move soon.

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 17:49:14

I think you should. The time feels right.

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 17:52:26

The time is never right.

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 17:53:13

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 17:54:21

Is the consensus to install over or go for a separate install, btw?

Sebby · Nov 16, 2008, 17:54:54

IIRC, I just installed over the top and had no issues.

Rik · Nov 16, 2008, 17:55:32

Thanks.

Simon · Nov 16, 2008, 19:38:17

If you overlay it on top of FF2, it will import all your settings.

Lance · Nov 16, 2008, 22:35:02

Plus, knowing you Rik, if it goes wrong you can simply revert to one of your numerous back-ups!

Inactive · Nov 17, 2008, 00:16:55

Quote from: Sebby on Nov 16, 2008, 17:54:54
IIRC, I just installed over the top and had no issues.

Same here, no issues at all.

Ray · Nov 17, 2008, 08:51:22

A word of warning if you are using the Yahoo Toolbar Add in on Firefox 3 don't install the latest update to the Add in it crashes Firefox on start up.

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 09:33:34

Useful to know, Ray.

Thanks everyone.

Sebby · Nov 17, 2008, 12:56:31

Quote from: Sheltieuk on Nov 17, 2008, 08:51:22
A word of warning if you are using the Yahoo Toolbar Add in on Firefox 3 don't install the latest update to the Add in it crashes Firefox on start up.

Shouldn't that be, "a word of warning if you're using the Yahoo Toolbar: don't!"

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 13:00:40

Good point, Seb.

Ray · Nov 17, 2008, 13:03:02

Quote from: Sebby on Nov 17, 2008, 12:56:31
Shouldn't that be, "a word of warning if you're using the Yahoo Toolbar: don't!"

I don't usually, Sebby, I'd tried it in the past and disabled it, but it got it's self on a list of updates when I started Firefox this morning and I'd hit the update button before I'd noticed it lurking at the end of the list. It won't bother me again it's now been un-installed.

Sebby · Nov 17, 2008, 13:04:39

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 13:05:35

I think we've all been there, Ray, some apps are very persistent.

Sebby · Nov 17, 2008, 13:08:36

Anything particular in mind, Rik? *cough* Norton *cough*

Inactive · Nov 17, 2008, 13:08:51

So come on Rik, have you taken the FF3 plunge yet? it really is quite pain free.

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 13:11:06

No, I've been busy with new toothbrushes and bread machine this morning.

I'll probably do the notebook later, or Wednesday.

Inactive · Nov 17, 2008, 13:16:10

No excuses, it only takes 5 minutes max..

Rik · Nov 17, 2008, 14:40:22

It's not the time.