Do I need Mozilla/Firefox/Thunderbird?

Hi,
I recently installed Seamonkey, and I don't plan to use Mozilla, Firefox, or Thunderbird. Does Solaris need these kept on the system for any reason? I'm tempted to just pkgrm them but I wasn't sure if the OS had any applications that were keyed to these specific apps.

I would be wary of tossing the mozilla install as well I have found that its java and flash features work consistently while adding them to seamonkey and firefox can sometimes be a disappointing and mystical experience. When something seems borked at a website I like being able to check if the sun provided moz works and most of the time it does. Other than that I never use it.

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For me, it does open in Google Chrome but not in Firefox, Opera or IE9. Win7x64 Fx5.

[NEW] Mozilla Firefox 0.10/1.0PR

I've made a package for Firefox 0.10, as the maintainer for Firefox seems to be having a bit 'o trouble...
# Contributed by: Patrick Burroughs <[email protected]>
pkgname=mozilla-firefox
pkgver=0.10
pkgrel=1
pkgdesc="Standalone web browser from mozilla.org"
makedepends=('zip')
depends=('gtk2' 'libidl2' 'gcc' 'mozilla-common')
replaces=('mozilla-firebird' 'phoenix')
url="http://www.mozilla.org/projects/firefox"
source=(ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/$pkgver/firefox-1.0PR-source.tar.bz2
mozilla-firefox.run
mozilla-firefox-nonroot.tar.gz)
md5sums=('b81ebc5f01448313add23ed44c47cf5e'
'f2a2a21b3198b9370f03e1fbd3864fd2'
'bb672231ea6d32302e4cd40190eb2742')
build() {
cd $startdir/src/mozilla
export MOZILLA_OFFICIAL="1" &&
export BUILD_OFFICIAL="1" &&
export MOZ_PHOENIX="1" &&
./configure --prefix=/opt/mozilla-firefox
--with-default-mozilla-five-home=/opt/mozilla-firefox
--with-system-jpeg
--with-system-zlib
--with-system-png
--with-system-mng
--with-pthreads
--without-system-nspr
--enable-default-toolkit=gtk2
--enable-nspr-autoconf
--enable-xft
--enable-crypto
--enable-xinerama
--enable-official-branding
--enable-single-profile
--enable-extensions=all
--enable-optimize="$CFLAGS"
--enable-reorder
--enable-strip
--enable-cpp-rtti
--disable-composer
--disable-installer
--disable-tests
--disable-debug
--disable-logging
--disable-activex
--disable-activex-scripting
--disable-mailnews
--disable-pedantic
--disable-freetype2
--disable-profilesharing &&
make &&
mkdir -p $startdir/pkg/opt/$pkgname $startdir/pkg/usr/bin
make DESTDIR=$startdir/pkg install &&
install -m755 $startdir/src/mozilla-firefox.run $startdir/pkg/usr/bin/mozilla-firefox
install -d $startdir/pkg/opt/$pkgname/include/firefox-0.10/nss &&
cp -Lf dist/private/nss/*.h dist/public/nss/*.h
$startdir/pkg/opt/$pkgname/include/firefox-0.10/nss &&
chown -R root:root $startdir/pkg/opt/$pkgname/include/firefox-0.10/nss &&
ln -sf $startdir/pkg/opt/$pkgname/bin/firefox $startdir/pkg/usr/bin/firefox
cd $startdir/pkg/opt/$pkgname/lib/firefox-$pkgver/
tar zxf $startdir/src/mozilla-firefox-nonroot.tar.gz || return 1
It also needs mozilla-firefox-nonroot.tar.gz & mozilla-firefox.run from the build files for 0.9.3-2. I have put these two files and the PKGBUILD in a .tar.bz2, available here. Please be nice to it, that's just my fairly crappy home connection, and if someone could host this file elsewhere, I would greatly appreciate it.
I hope you all like it.
-Celti
--edit--
I changed the URL, it's now hosted off of my ISP's webspace (forgot I had that). You can be cruel to the connection now. :twisted:
-Celti

LavaPunk wrote:Perhaps that should be added into the pkgbuild? I deleted my profile and started again. Darn you Xentac spreading false information
It did fix it for me though, now its working nicely. Does the same thing apply to thunderbird?
Nope. It didn't work for thunderbird. Firefox works nicely though!
.murkus

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY COMPUTER AFTER UNINSTALLING MOZILLA FIREFOX!!!!!?????

I uninstalled Mozilla Firefox so I could reinstall it since I was having problems printing from my online banking because I could only print it through Internet Explorer.
After uninstalling, I downloaded Mozilla Firefox 19.
When it came to "RUN" or "SAVE" my computer asked me for my Administrative password (which it has never done before and I've owned my laptop since 2007. I tried my password, but I was denied.
What did uninstalling Mozilla Firefox do to my computer??????????
I NEED Mozilla Firefox in order to print shipping labels to send packages.
What changed my computer after the uninstall process???? And how can I fix it?????

Some people have reported luck using the following steps:
* [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/#desktop Download] and save the installer (i.e., choose Save, not Run) to a convenient location
* Right-click the installer and Run as Administrator
Does that work?
If the problem is that you cannot even download the installer, is the problem limited to Firefox or are other downloads affected? I wonder whether it's an IE setting.

During the installation of Mozilla Firefox 4.0 on Windows Vista, I received an error message saying that I need administrative privileges to install. Are administrative privileges necessary to install Mozilla Firefox 4.0 on Windows Vista?

The happens when I attemp to install Mozilla Firefox 4.0 on a classified network. Initially when I try to install Firefox 4.0, a screen comes up saying that I need administrative privileges to install. Then when I cancel my logon username/password administrative screen, the installation process lets me continue and I can install the Firefox 4.0 software. I would like to know if Firefox 4.0 might encounter problems later on a classified network if Im able to install the software initially.

hello, when this is happening after you've already updated firefox with your admin account, try to delete the ''updates'' folder and ''active-update.xml & updates.xml'' within the %localappdata% folder of your restricted account like it is described in http://kb.mozillazine.org/Software_Update#Software_Update_not_working_properly

Downloaded firefox 5.0.1 last night, worked fine, Turned computer on today, Mozilla Firefox, it won't start. Get error message, Error: Platform version '5.0' is not compatible with minVersion =5.0.1 maxVersion =5.0.1" What do I need to do to fix it?

We downloaded firefox 5.0.1 last night, began working with it. It did fine. After about an hour, I turned off my computer. When I turned on my computer, I click on Mozilla Firefox and it won't start. I get this error message, " Error: Platform version '5.0' is not compatible with minVersion >=5.0.1 maxVersion <=5.0.1" from XUL Runner. What do I need to do to fix it?

The updater wasn't able to update all the files and some were left as older versions.<br />
Do a clean reinstall.
Download a fresh Firefox copy and save the file to the desktop.
* Firefox 5.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
* Uninstall your current Firefox version.
* Do not remove personal data when you uninstall the current version.
Remove the Firefox program folder before installing that newly downloaded copy of the Firefox installer.
* It is important to delete the Firefox program folder to remove all the files and make sure that there are no problems with files that were leftover after uninstalling.
Your bookmarks and other profile data are stored elsewhere in the Firefox Profile Folder and won't be affected by a reinstall, but make sure that you do not select to remove personal data if you uninstall Firefox.
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup

Opening mozilla firefox I was asked to choose safe browser or default and I picked safe browser, but I need to return default because has all my bookmarks How?

When I started up my computer and clicked Mozilla Firefox a box popped up asking me if I wanted to use Safe Browser or default browser d14 and some more letters and numbers. I have never been asked this and thought maybe there was a problem so I decided to do safe browser. It wasn't until clicking ok that I realized there was a check in a box that said don't ask again open start up. Now I have none of my bookmarks or history and I need those things to be able to pay my bills as well as other sites that I use often, but do not remember how to get to them. I tried shutting down my computer, but now It just takes me to a page and when I try and log in to places it doesn't recognize me. Is there any way to find my previous browser? Please help!
Thanks you,
Lindsey

Do not use any option to rename or delete profiles.
Do not this stage use any options to restore or import bookmarks.
#With Firefox closed <br /> Use '''WindowsKey''' + '''R''' to get a run box
#Key in ''firefox.exe -P''
#That should offer you a choice of profiles to use. Select one, and look for your bookmarks. Make a note of the profile names, and which bookmarks set you have. (Probably one will have almost no boookmarks, and one will have all your bookmarks)
#Try each profile in turn by repeating the steps.
Post back to say if you found the lost bookmarks.

I want to install and use MFirefox Portable. Do i absolutely need to install Mozilla Firefox on my pc to run/use MozFireFoxPortable ?

Do i absolutely need to install Mozilla Firefox on my pc to run/use MozFireFoxPortable ?
i've been trying to use MFFPortable for several days and am as confused as hell whether i'm in FF or FFPortable
FFPortable says their product is sooooooooo easy to install; they don't say it is easy to use with confidence
can i just install FFPortable on an external (thumb) drive as seems to be its intention and purpose for security reasons without any parts of MozFireFox on the computer hard drive ?
thnx, john

You can copy the contents of your regular Firefox profile into your Firefox Portable profile folder. This way you'll have all your regular data like bookmarks, saved passwords, cookies, and so on.
* [[Profiles - Where Firefox stores your bookmarks, passwords and other user data]]
* http://portableapps.com/support/firefox_portable#local_profile
If you still want to export and import bookmarks manually, see
* [[Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer]]
* https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/sync/
''johndouglasdahl wrote:''
when i enter the url of a site i visit, the <return> starts & takes me automatically to MFF not to PORTABLE.
You launch Firefox Portable, you type something into the address bar and press Enter, and your local version of Firefox starts? If so, that simply shouldn't happen, and I can't imagine why it does. I suggest you continue the conversation that you started over on the Firefox Portable support forum:
* http://portableapps.com/node/42334

I am running mozilla Firefox and keep getting a "Microsoft Feed Synchronization has encountered a problem and needs to close" message.

I am using Windows XP, & I am running Mozilla Firefox 3.6.16 and keep getting a "Microsoft Feed Synchronization has encountered a problem and needs to close" message.

I have exactly the same problems. If you com up with an answer before I do please reply here. I'll do the same.

I need to apply for a student loan and I am told that the version of firfox is not supported It recommend I download an older version: Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x and 3.6.x How do I do this?

I'm told to download an older version of firefox that supports the application for federal student loan. They want me to download: Windows 7 - Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x and 3.6.x

The fafsa.gov site does not currently support Firefox newer than version 3.6.x. That is their choice.
You can install Firefox Portable version to use only on that site and use your installed current Firefox version for everything else. Firefox Portable is not produced by Mozilla (but is based on Firefox released versions) and is not supported on this site -- has its own support forum (see below). Firefox Portable installs in a separate folder on your hard drive so that it does not interfere with your currently installed Firefox version settings or personal information (bookmarks, passwords, etc.). You can also install Firefox Portable on a USB/thumb/pin/jump drive.
*Firefox Portable general information: http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable
*Firefox Portable 3.6.22 download links: http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable/localization#legacy36
*Firefox Portable user forum: http://portableapps.com/forums/support/firefox_portable
'''If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when <u>signed-in</u> to the forum.'''
Not related to your question, but...
You may need to update some plug-ins. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:
*Plug-in check: https://www-trunk.stage.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
*Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in: [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Shockwave%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-shockwave Installing ('''''or Updating''''') the Shockwave plugin with Firefox]
*Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape: [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Adobe%20Reader%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-and-updating-adobe-reader Installing/Updating Adobe Reader in Firefox]
*Shockwave Flash (Adobe Flash or Flash): [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing%20the%20Flash%20plugin#w_updating-flash Updating Flash in Firefox]
*Next Generation Java Plug-in for Mozilla browsers: [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Java%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-or-updating-java Installing or Updating Java in Firefox]

Mozilla Firefox is not starting on my computer, even though I've opened it, there is nothing on the screen except my background. Do I need to re-install?

When I open Firefox, sometimes it doesn't show up on my screen and I have to re-boot to get it show. But I've re-booted my computer '''5''' times and it hasn't show the browser or anything. The hourglass that shows that it's thinking doesn't even do anything, like it's already up, but it's not. Do I need to re-install? Or is it that Firefox isn't working today?

Certain Firefox problems can be solved by performing a ''Clean reinstall''. This means you remove Firefox program files and then reinstall Firefox. Please follow these steps:
'''Note:''' You might want to print these steps or view them in another browser.
#Download the latest Desktop version of Firefox from http://www.mozilla.org and save the setup file to your computer.
#After the download finishes, close all Firefox windows (click Exit from the Firefox or File menu).
#Delete the Firefox installation folder, which is located in one of these locations, by default:
#*'''Windows:'''
#**C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
#**C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox
#*'''Mac:''' Delete Firefox from the Applications folder.
#*'''Linux:''' If you installed Firefox with the distro-based package manager, you should use the same way to uninstall it - see [[Installing Firefox on Linux]]. If you downloaded and installed the binary package from the [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox#desktop Firefox download page], simply remove the folder ''firefox'' in your home directory.
#Now, go ahead and reinstall Firefox:
##Double-click the downloaded installation file and go through the steps of the installation wizard.
##Once the wizard is finished, choose to directly open Firefox after clicking the Finish button.
Please report back to see if this helped you!

I need to download mozilla firefox version 2.0, where can I find it?

I can only find version 7, but I need 2.0.

You can install the portable Firefox 2.0.0.20 version to access websites that need that old version
You can find the portable Firefox 2.0.0.20 version under "Mozilla Firefox, P.E. Legacy > Mozilla Firefox":
* http://sourceforge.net/projects/portableapps/files/Mozilla%20Firefox%2C%20P.E.%20Legacy/
*http://sourceforge.net/projects/portableapps/files/Mozilla%20Firefox%2C%20P.E.%20Legacy/Mozilla%20Firefox%2C%20Portable%20Edition%202.0.0.20%20Repack/

Hi,am not able to open PDF Files in Mozilla Firefox without using plugins...I need Solution

Hi,am not able to open PDF Files in Mozilla Firefox without using plugins...I need Solution

Hello,
Please see the support article below for full information on viewing PDF in Firefox:
[[View PDF files in Firefox without downloading them]]
If you want to use Firefox's built in PDF viewer (i.e. not a plugin) then you will need to ensure that any PDF plugins are uninstalled from Firefox and that 'Preview in Firefox' is selected as the Action for PDF files (see screenshot below).
I hope that helps. Let me know if not.

My computer keeps freezing on me every 15 min do i have a virus I was told when you have mozilla firefox you don't need virus protection is that true and how can I scan if I have a virus and now do i get rid of it?

# Question
My computer keeps freezing on me every 15 min do i have a virus I was told when you have mozilla firefox you don't need virus protection is that true and how can I scan if I have a virus and now do i get rid of it? edit

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes).
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
See:
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]
* [[Troubleshooting plugins]]
If it does work in Safe-mode then disable all extensions and then try to find which is causing it by enabling one at a time until the problem reappears.
* Use "Disable all add-ons" on the [[Safe mode]] start window to disable all extensions.
* Close and restart Firefox after each change via "File > Exit" (Mac: "Firefox > Quit"; Linux: "File > Quit")
There are other things that need attention:
Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks that you should update.
# Shockwave Flash 10.0 r32
# Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_21 for Mozilla browsers
Update the [[Managing the Flash plugin|Flash]] plugin to the latest version.
*http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
Update the [[Java]] plugin to the latest version.
*http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html (Java Platform: Download JRE)

Trying to install flashplayer 10 it says I need to close mozilla firefox how do I do that?

I am trying to install flash player # 10 and get a warning that I need to close mozilla firefox can you tell me how to do that?

File > Exit or Firefox Button > Exit
Then verify that Firefox is completely down, give it 30 seconds before checking then
use Ctrl+Shift+Ext switch to the "Processes" tab ( win7 only shortcut) then
if firefox.exe is running end the process
if plugin-container.exe is running end the process

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