I hate tabs; how can I disable them permanently in Firefox 3.6.9?

It appears that someone decided to mandate tabs in Firefox 3.6.9. A Google search of 'disable tabs Firefox' shows page upon page that reflect many users' dislike of tabbed browsing. Count me amongst them. If possible, please suggest a workaround, a setting, or an update to the add-in that will banish the tab 'feature' forever.

You can come a long way with setting some Firefox prefs or use specific sequences.
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/browser.link.open_newwindow (2)
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/browser.link.open_newwindow.restriction (0)
Open links in a new window by holding down Shift and left-clicking a link.<br />
Links that do not specify a target window open by default in the current tab.<br />
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A link or bookmark opens in a new tab if you hold down the Ctrl key and left-click or by middle-click a link.<br />
Holding down the Shift key in addition toggles loading a link in the background.

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