About:config Question

about:config -->
pref.privacy.disable_button.view_passwords;true
DOESENT WORK in FF 3.6.3
How do i make it work? (don't want to use master passw..)
thanks

config synch works with redundant-vip.
Just be aware that there are 2 type of redundancy available on the CSS
- box-to-box
- vip/interface redundancy
Each solution comes with its own synch script/command.
Make sure to use the appropriate one for your setup.
Gilles.

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