How do I get Firefox to open a new tab instead of a new window when I open email or other links?

Firefox used to open a new tab when I opened links or MSN email....now it opens a new window...EVERY TIME. Its quite annoying
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== a few weeks ago

Try this extension: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/new-tab-king/

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Message was edited by: EricWeir

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== This happened ==
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Safari.
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