So far so firefox !

You should also check out Tabbrowser Preferences, it gives a lot of good functionality to the tab function.

To rearrange the toolbars, right click on one (in the empty space after the help menu is a good place) then select 'customize' .. although it doesn't show you the little edge that you can 'grab', you can still move things around to your liking just the same.

 

And how about the fireftp extension

 

IE only starts up faster, because windows pre-loads it at start up/boot.

There is no way IE renders pages faster the Firefox ... clear both browsers cache, and set the cache to "0" and check again.

While, you can't drag 'n drop toolbars in FF, you can totally customize them, right click on the toolbar and select "customize ... " & add/remove whatever you wish. -Or- as with any browser use "F11" to toggle full screen mode.

Steve

 

for having your fav sites readily accessible ie Wilders > Bookmarks > Bookmark this page > create in bookmarks tool bar folder > ok .

 

Here's a couple of screenshots for you. (this one also displays the bookmark toolbar solarpowered candle just mentioned.)

 

Full Screen Mode "F11"

 

When you click 'customize', it will allow you to drag and drop the toolbars around..

 

LOL ... Yes I know. ~I meant like in IE~ where you can grab the "whole toolbar" and move it ... in FF, you can only do it, item by item.

I should've been more clear. Thanks Notok.

Steve

 

Two extension you might find useful Spanner;

All-in-One Mouse Guestures -
https://addons.update.mozilla.org/e...ication=firefox&version=1.0 &os=Windows&id=12

SpellBound (SpellChecker) -
http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/index



Edit: Opps ... how could I forget BugMeNot?

BugMeNot - http://extensions.roachfiend.com/index.php#bugmenot

 

Spanner,

I've been playing with Firefox for a couple weeks now and really like it.
Regarding the speed, have you added the network settings extention to speed things up?
It made a big difference for me.

 

I read the thread where someone had a problem with the speed tweak but no other complaints that I know of.
I did the speed tweak a few days ago with no issues.
If there is a problem, it's very easy to switch back in the tools tab.
One click and you're back to default.

 

Off-topic posts have been removed, please let's all play nicely in the sandpit.

Cheers

Blackspear.

 

For those interested in having Firefox start up faster, you can get the Firefox preloader here:
http://www.klitetools.com/comments.php?catid=1&shownews=1571

It's in the release candidate stage, but seems to be working perfectly for me. Uses between 6.5-7mb of RAM and greatly increases startup speed.

 

Hi

To speed opening of FF, install a shortcut on your desktop. Right-click on it, and change the line
"C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop\Firefox\firefox.exe"
to
"C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop\Firefox\firefox.exe" /Preftech:1

As regards surfing speed in general, don't forget to check these pages:
http://moox.ws/tech/mozilla/mdefs.htm
and
http://www.moox.ws/tech/mozilla/localizedbuilds.htm

Rgds, Crockett

 

I also enjoy Mooxz builds ....however I am curious about this posting yesterday http://www.moox.ws/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175

 

Hey Spanner,
I don't know if you've seen this or not.....I'd posted it before, but it got very little attention. You can get a version of FF that can run straight off your USB stick here . You can then use it it on any machine you choose. I'm using it at work and it's great. Picks up all my settings/bookmarks/etc. I'll bet IE wont do that. Anyway, I was quite impressed with it and just thought I'd let you know.
Brad.

 

Not sure if same preloader but here is the website. I use it and loads very quickly: http://matt.sixxgate.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=92

**edit - opps yes it is.

 

Hey Spanner, got a few sticks......64, 128 & 256 Mb. Portable FF only takes about 6-8Mb! It's just great! All these machines at work but no FF (except on the few that I've DL'd it to ). Just plug the stick in and away you go! Picked up my bookmarks...settings...everything! Give it a try!
Cheers,
Brad.

 

Cheap as Chips! And getting cheaper all the time!
http://www.thediscshop.com.au/index.cgi

 

Has anyone had any luck getting the spellchecker to install from the earlier post?
I've tried several times with no luck.

Just tried again and got a small pop up saying "unable to install."

I've had no problems installing other extentions.

 

I have problems trying to install any extensions with Firefox....

Also, gives me all kinds of problems here, with 404's.



snowbound

 

Has anyone noticed, they just released a bunch of new extensions, check um out.

Acadia

 

Hi Dan & Snowbound,

From this page - http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/install.xhtml ... #1 SpellBound Extension ... Right Click and choose save as ... Then from FireFox choose "File" -> Open File -> Navigate to where you saved the extension, and open it.

You also need to DL, the Library from Mozilla ... Here -> http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/dictionaries.html ... do the same as above.

Remember you have to temp. allow software installation (Tools --> Options --> Select Web Features in the left pane, an enable choice #2) once you've loaded both ... close & restart FireFox ... and you'll be good to go. You can access Spellchecker by right clicking any text box or you can add the icon to your toolbar.

HTH,

Steve

Ps. Don't forget to disable software installation again.

 

Only the bare bones Spanner. I don't need too much....

 

Thats more than I run