Why did you choose the name "Firefox"?

What is the origin of the name "FIREFOX"? Was this from a kabuki play?

It was originally called Phoenix, but that was changed due to a trademark dispute. Mozilla then called it Firebird but Mozilla decided to change it again because a database server was using that name, so Mozilla settled upon Firefox as it was similar to the previous name and not in use elsewhere.
* http://www.mozilla.org/projects/firefox/firefox-name-faq.html
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Firefox

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Why did you remove The option to disable Java scripts?

Everyone knows malware always comes through java scripts. So why did you remove the option to turn it off ? Why the false saftey excuse? (duckspeak) This makes no sense. Alot of people also get errors and have slower speed with some pages so they disable it. I understand there is plugins available to block scripts but they never work 100%. It just really really seems strange that a browser that was built on the idea of safety, security and trust has now suddenly removed a item that makes users less safe, Under the guise of safety. (doublespeak)
I will no longer use Firefox ever again unless you put this option back.

Also note that the option is available in...
'''<h1>about:config</h1>'''
# In the address bar, type "about:config" (with no quotes), and press Enter.
# Click "I'll be careful, I promise"
# In the search bar, search for "javascript.enabled" (with no quotes).
# Right click the result named "javascript.enabled" and click "Toggle". JavaScript is now disabled.
To Re-enable JavaScript, repeat these steps.
'''<h1>Add-ons</h1>'''
You can alternatively install an add-on that lets you disable JavaScript, such as
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/noscript/ No-Script] (to disable JavaScript on a per page basis, as required)
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/quickjava/ QuickJava] (to easily disable and enable JavaScript, automatic loading of images, and other content)
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/settingsanity/ SettingSanity] (adds back JavaScript options, including Advanced JavaScript Settings, as well as options for loading images and showing the Tab Bar)
Im also not sure how you are a computer expert and dont even know the difference between Java and Javascript. Its pathetic that you dont know that Java is the most insecure thing, not Javascript, get your facts straight before bashing a correct answer and "Java Scripts" were not removed, but moved.

Why did you remove the "small icons" button from settings?

Why did you remove the "small icons" button from settings? Or were this function now?
Screenshot: http://i56.fastpic.ru/big/2014/0430/a6/cf1e4813155375a451c236303cb29fa6.png
I need this function.

You can look at the Classic Theme Restorer extension to restore some functionality that was lost with the arrival of the Australis style in Firefox 29.
*Classic Theme Restorer: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/classicthemerestorer/
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-to-make-new-firefox-look-like-old-firefox

Why did you change the way a current program is recorded?

Why did you change the way a current program is recorded? Now I can only record a show from the time I press record not from the beginning. So if I turn on the TV and a show has already started, I can no longer record it from the beginning as I did in the past. As much money as I pay shouldn't I have the option to choose?

Thalia1066 wrote:
Why did you change the way a current program is recorded? Now I can only record a show from the time I press record not from the beginning. So if I turn on the TV and a show has already started, I can no longer record it from the beginning as I did in the past. As much money as I pay shouldn't I have the option to choose?If you go here and scroll to message # 61 you will be able to read why this was done: http://forums.xfinity.com/t5/X1/DVR-is-not-recording-the-buffered-portion-of-a-live-program/td-p/2495047/page/3

Why did you choose creative over Ip

I chose creative over ipod because...
st I don't like the way their navagation weel looks.
2nd they are made by apple... I never did like apple because they have their own operating system.
3rd they have there own music format, (AAC aka i tunes) and i likes microsoft's wma format.
how about you all? why did you choose creative over ipod?
by the way, how many creative mp3 players do you own?
me, well i own a creative zen micro that's about 5 months old, and a creative zen touch that's about a week old.

I chose Creative Zen Micro 5g over iPod first of all because I received a 25% off discount on my original SB Audigy due to a class action lawsuit and they threw in a free pair of headphones that originally cost $39.99. So the whole package was $69.22. Pretty good deal I think. I love it so far.
Secondly I chose it because I don't like the fact that iPod has become a household word. My player does just as good a job as the iPod or iPod mini. So when people ask me what I have on my iPod I just tell them "nothing, since I don't own an iPod." Then I promptly explain to them that every digital music player is not an iPod.
Third because I am just not a fan of Mac or Apple and their propensity to lock people in to their hardware as well as not opening up Mac OS X to the X86 community in their new Intel deal. I am pretty sure the hacking community will take care of this one for us though.

Why did you changed the big screen picture it look so better that way PLSS !!! Put it back so small I can not even see who's calling me

Why did you changed the big screen picture it look so better that way PLSS !!! Put it back so small I can not even see who's calling me

Send feedback below:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Apple why did you take the Sites folder with my website in it? Nobody helps!

Since upgrading to Mavericks I lost my local website folder that used to be in the Sites folder!
Error: Can't connect, check your info! Oh Apple why did you take it? "H E L P P L E A S E!"

Thank you Barney-15E
I have no clue why this is or why I am getting this error in Mavericks. All I have is a local website folder in the Sites folder using Dreamweaver CS4 to update my files, working perfect on my other drive running 10.6.8 . Why I cant update and get the error above is the reason I am posting here. (and several other spots)
You said:
"First off, FTP is disabled in Mavericks, which is why you likely cannot FTP into your local Mac--why are you ftp'ing to the Mac you are working on?"
You said:
"Your Sites folder is in your Home folder. However, if you created it somewhere else, you'll have to figure that out."
When I say my Sites folder is not in my Home folder you can bank on it. No I never changed any folders in there.
Walter

Why did you change the event calendar?

I updated my phone and now I can only have one alert on my calendar for an event. I was putting in an event and having an alert one day before and then one hour before. Why did you change it?

Just FYI, "we" didn't change anything. You're not communicating with Apple when you post here, and you will not get a response from them. We're all just fellow users.
Regards.

Verizon, Why did you label the Charge as a 4g phone?

Verizon employees: Please read this message and forward it to your supervisor/appropriate higher up when you finish reading/responding to this.
Ok, I'm going to say it straight up, I am extremely angry at vzw for the following:
False advertising, care free service making me go around in circles (restart phone, factory reset, exchange phone for another charge, told to wait for software update(that doesn't solve the problem)) and not willing to help their customers.
My Samsung Droid Charge has issues with the 4g. I live in a 4g area so I know it's not a coverage issue. When my phone is set to CDMA/LTE, my phone does not load the internet or send/receive picture/multimedia messages, yet when my phone is set to CDMA only mode, it works ok. That's fine and dandy that the phone works on CDMA, however, I paid for a 4g phone and pay for 4g services, I shouldn't have to use CDMA only. I have gone through and done all that circle process over and over, I'm not going to do it again, I want a solution that will work, even if that is a new phone (not another Samsung Droid Charge). I'm tired of waiting a year for that update that will make my Charge work on 4g, it should already work on it or not be called 4g (and sent a refund to all Charge owners who paid for it expecting a 4g phone). Y'all labeled it 4g LTE, not "4g LTE capable" meaning it HAS it, not WILL have it. I'm tired of it, and want a phone that works like it should. And don't blame Samsung, y'all are the ones who market the phone for them and marketed it as a 4g phone, if they did so y'all did, that's y'all's problem and y'all are responsible for it since y'all did not test it and back it up, it's clear y'all didn't, look and listen to the other charge owners.
By the way, I'm posting it on here not only because I can never get through to a human representative when I call customer support as a machine can not custom help you, but so every other Charge owner can see why it's a 4g phone and how to make it a 4g phone, or that they will have their problems resolved as well (or that we will be ignored). They have the right to know and have their problems fixed(including another phone that isn't a charge) just as much as I do.

Alpengeist,
Take a look at this.
From the Home screen touch Settings then touch About phone. Go up and down that page. Do you see the same things as shown in the attached photo (4G Signal strength)? For example what is your 4G LTE Signal Strength? Notice that mine was -101 dBm. Also does yours say: In Service???
Now at the top of that page touch Status and go down that page. Do you see the same things as shown on the other attached photo (Baseband-Kernel)? I ask because maybe your phone is not on the latest Firmware version 2.3.6 or the latest Baseband version or Kernel version which is FP5.
This is a long shot but I am VERY puzzled by your phone not being able to use/lockon to 4G. One other thought here: drive over so you at about one block from your 4G tower and see if it will lock onto 4G. NOTE: if it's a Verizon 4G tower the 3 vertical antennas will be about twice as long as the other vertical antennas on the tower.
JerryF

Lenovo... why did you "DownGrade" the ThinkPads?

Dear Sirs, this is a complain and I hope someone will read it in order to make Lenovo ThinkPad's product line become the top choice again.
I'm a ThinkPad user since... the '90. As a result I know the product and I use it daily. I've purchased a new T440 and basically my complain is about the quality. My feeling is that you "DownGraded" the ThinkPad and I don't understand why. You already have a low-cost line of products (IdeaPad). Why overlapping the two lines? ThinkPads are professional products, not consumer. I will be more precise why some examples:
a. The ETH port is located on the right side. Most people are right-handed and use a mouse. Mouse and ETH cable on the same right side don't work well.
b. The cover has nothing that helps opening it. How are you expected to open the cover? With one finger... with two fingers... holding the bottom down?
c. The keyboard misses several keys and leds that are needed:
1. CAPS LOCK: who much does a CAPS LOCK led cost? Nothing and it saves a lot of time.
2. Contextual Menu: usually a key located between "AltGr" and "Ctrl". Very useful when typing text and running grammar correction. Don't answer that I can use the mouse because this is the typical answer by someone that doesn't use PCs for typing.
3. The Numerical Keys.
4. The HDD activity LED. When a PC doesn't respond as expected (or even freezes for a while) the first thing you look at is the HDD LED. There is no one any more.
5. The PAUSE Key.
d. ONLY 2 USB ports.
The T440 is my Company's Laptop and I personally own a X301. I was considering buying a new ThinkPad for my personal use in place of the X301 but after this T440 experience I'm considering other products.
Please let me know what you think and share with us what are you planning for the near future.
Thank you.

Send feedback below:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Why did you ruin the perfect phone with an update to Lollipop? It wasn't broken---why did you feel the need to "fix" it?

The S5 was PERFECT until Lollipop installed. Now? I have no end of glitches and it drains my battery much faster. What is the obsession that companies have with "improving" something when, in fact, they rarely do? When my last phone went to Kit Kat it was, essentially, a paperweight which is why I switched to the S5. I HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iPhones but at least you only have to deal with the update nightmare once a year with them. STOP! Or at the very least, make it an option. If people are happy with the OS they have...leave us alone!

I agree. Verizon and Samsung both blamed each other and then they blamed Google. In my eyes, shame on all of them for releasing and rolling out an update that clearly wasn't ready, nor was it properly beta-tested by ANY of the companies. It's completely preposterous in this day and age to release a product of such subpar standard! I've worked for engineering companies where anything happening like this (even HALF as bad) would result in heads rolling (immediate job loss). Everyone I know that updated to lollipop is suffering

In v4 why did you flip the context menu for open in new tab/window. Sucks when you are used to the other way

I downgraded to 3.x because when I browse I have many new open windows (I have been using FF for so long I automatically select the second option). Seems stupid to change the order of the context menu when it has been the other way forever.
Please change it back or at least have the order as an option.

So the answer from TonyE was "That was an intentional change to promote the use of tabbed browsing." (See http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/791244)
And there is an option to use a menu editor to put them back detailed in that thread as well. The problem, of course, is that you need to perform a complex customization to every computer on which you use Firefox in order to fix a problem that should never have been created, never made it through beta, and that the developers won't fix because they believe that they are right.
Frankly, eventually you get used to it. But in the mean time, they have annoyed, and in many cases pissed-off a large segment of their users for no reason at all.

HT204053 why did you cancel the annual subsceiption

I had a peoblem with my credir card this monrh so it will take me a week to resolve. Your insisting on a monthly pay is not professional as we used to from apple. Have you considered annual / monthly fee ao we can choose. My country doesn't have apple stores or at least sell itune cards. I was downgraded from 200 to 5 because I couldn't have $4 . I do have but can't put them on my credit card until I reaolve my issue with the bank

I am about to cancel my service, just trying to calm down enough to be able to dial the number. I had a scjock when my bill showed pretty much double the price it was last month!!!!! WITHOUT WARNING!!!!!! I am so mad, I am shaking! How dare they, this is like robbing people, how can this be legal? I don't have the budget for this, this will put me in debt. How dare they change my contract without my knowledge. I HATE YOU COMCAST!!!!!!!

Why did you remove the "unlink this device" option?

Whenever I sign into Sync on a public device (like school computers), it syncs in my bookmarks, passwords, and history, which is good. That's what I want. But when I'm done using the device, I have to sign out of that device, and I can't find an option to do that. When I sign out of sync, it doesn't remove my bookmarks, passwords, or anything. I have to go and delete the bookmarks manually and clear search history. Which is VERY inconvenient. I do have a master password, but that only held with passwords, not with history or bookmarks. This is very troubling. I should be able to sign out of that device and have all my information removed. That's what Google Chrome offers and you don't! Where's the unlink device option?

''cor-el [[#answer-680735|said]]''
<blockquote>
You can try to uninstall and reinstall Flash
You can uninstall the current Flash player version and (re)install the latest Flash version.
See this about uninstalling Flash players:
*http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html
Note that this will remove all installed Flash players.
You can find the latest Flash player versions for Firefox and IE on this page:
*http://www.adobe.com/special/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html
Do a malware check with several malware scanning programs on the Windows computer.
Please scan with all programs because each program detects different malware.
All these programs have free versions.
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan.
*Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware:<br>http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
*AdwCleaner:<br>http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/<br>http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
*SuperAntispyware:<br>http://www.superantispyware.com/
*Microsoft Safety Scanner:<br>http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
*Windows Defender:<br>http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-defender
*Spybot Search & Destroy:<br>http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
*Kasperky Free Security Scan:<br>http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.
*Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller:<br>http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446
See also:
*"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware
</blockquote>
What's the reason for all this?

Why did you change the ipad to that crappy lightning cord.it does not stay plugged in to ipad to use it on ac power the cords short and overheat damaging the charger units. please change back to the old style.in this case newer is definately not better

anyone else think the lightning cord as a piece of garbage

I agree. It's much better than the old one.
If your have a problem with something overheating, that's not normal. You should take the charger, cable and iPad to the nearest Apple Store. Is the charger an Apple charger or a third party one? Many of the third party chargers are badly made.

Why did you choose the name "Firefox"?

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