New windows in firefox

Hello,
Little thing:
Everytime I open a new window in firefox, the new window is a little lower than the one just before it. After a while all the windows are lined up at the bottom and tons of room on top. I'm on a portable computer so I'd like to keep the new windows higher so I don't have to get so close to the keyboard!
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Vik

I agree with you 100%, counterpt. That behavior of Firefox always bugs the heck out of me when I see it. I have become more of a tabber lately and have actually started using Safari more lately, after a long relationship with Camino. But I agree that the way the new window opens down and to the right in Firefox is very bothersome.
Regards,
Steve M.

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