Need to run firefox 3.6 because of un-supported plugin.
Hello,
I am looking for advice on how to run Firefox 3.6 as securely as possible.
Yes I realize that is an outdated and insecure, but I have no choice.
I use a commercial product called Kurzweil Reader. It is a screen reader designed specifically for people with dyslexia. Other alternatives exist, but they are tailored to blind people. The visual and auditory aspects of the Kurzweil plugin are key to it's function. Upgrading to a new version is not an option either, due to the very steep pricing.
So I'm stuck using Firefox 3.6 when I want to use my screen reader.
So my questions are:
What is the best way to use the current version of Firefox as my main browser, but have the older Firefox 3.6 available to use when I wish to use the screen reader.
I'm thinking an old version of Firefox Portable, along with some configuration modifications to make it more secure, could be an option. I won't be shopping or doing banking on the older version, but I still do want to harden thing's a bit. I'm thinking disabling all plugins in it and installing "no-script". I need suggestions on settings that I can change or other plugins that I can add to "harden" my Firefox 3.6 installation.
Also running 3.6 in some sort of sandbox could be another option.
Thanks for any ideas!
Firefox Portable 3.6 should work, but it may not "find" the Kurzwell Plugin for Firefox. You would need to locate the plugin on your hard drive and put a copy of the file in the plugins folder of Firefox 3.6.
There's a support forum for Portable Apps over here:
http://portableapps.com/forums/support/firefox_portable
Firefox Portable isn't an official Mozilla product, but does have a close relationship with Mozilla.
Oh, definitely install an older version of NoScript, as you mentioned.
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