Firefox Configuration - Revision history

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Firefox Preferences */

2013-11-15T23:41:26Z

Firefox Preferences

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	* In the ''Tabs'' section, make sure that the option to open new windows in "a new tab" is selected.		* In the ''Tabs'' section, make sure that the option to open new windows in "a new tab" is selected.

	* In the ''Content'' section, make sure "Enable JavaScript" is selected. Also under the "Advanced" button check both the "Move or resize popup windows" and "Disable or replace context menus" options.

	* In the ''Content'' section under Fonts & Colors do the following (you will need to select the "Advanced" button for most of these settings):		* In the ''Content'' section under Fonts & Colors do the following (you will need to select the "Advanced" button for most of these settings):
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	* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the General tab and turn on "Use smooth scrolling" and "Check my spelling as I type".		* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the General tab and turn on "Use smooth scrolling" and "Check my spelling as I type".

			* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the Data Choices tab and turn off all features which transmit data to external sites.

	* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the Update tab and turn off all options related to automatic updates.		* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the Update tab and turn off all options related to automatic updates.

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Java Configuration */

2013-04-10T11:11:51Z

Java Configuration

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	* Verify that Java applets will work using: http://java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp.		* Verify that Java applets will work using: http://java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp.
	* Verify that Java Web Start applications will run using on of the applications on the Web Start demo page: http://~~java~~.~~sun~~.com/javase/~~technologies~~/~~desktop~~/~~javawebstart~~/~~demos~~.html.		* Verify that Java Web Start applications will run using on of the applications on the Web Start demo page: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/examples/misc/index.html.

	When you launch a Java Web Start application, if things are working correctly, you should see the application download and display automatically (no user interaction). If instead, Firefox displays a pop-up window asking you what to do with the Java Web Start file, you will need to:		When you launch a Java Web Start application, if things are working correctly, you should see the application download and display automatically (no user interaction). If instead, Firefox displays a pop-up window asking you what to do with the Java Web Start file, you will need to:

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Firefox Preferences */

2013-04-10T11:09:08Z

Firefox Preferences

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	* In the ''Tabs'' section, make sure that the option to open new windows in "a new tab" is selected.		* In the ''Tabs'' section, make sure that the option to open new windows in "a new tab" is selected.

	* In the ''Content'' section, make sure "Enable JavaScript" is selected. Also under the "Advanced" button check "~~Allow Javascript to change the status bar text~~".		* In the ''Content'' section, make sure "Enable JavaScript" is selected. Also under the "Advanced" button check both the "Move or resize popup windows" and "Disable or replace context menus" options.

	* In the ''Content'' section under Fonts & Colors do the following (you will need to select the "Advanced" button for most of these settings):		* In the ''Content'' section under Fonts & Colors do the following (you will need to select the "Advanced" button for most of these settings):

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Java Configuration */

2012-02-27T14:47:34Z

Java Configuration

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	= Java Configuration =		= Java Configuration =

	~~Use the following page to verify~~ that ~~both~~ Java applets ~~and~~ Java ~~WebStart~~ applications will ~~work (this~~ page ~~was located by searching the Internet for "''Java Platform Test Page''")~~:		* Verify that Java applets will work using: http://java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp.
			* Verify that Java Web Start applications will run using on of the applications on the Web Start demo page: http://java.sun.com/javase/technologies/desktop/javawebstart/demos.html.

	~~http://www-pw.physics.uiowa.edu/das2/javaPlatformTest.jbf.html~~		When you launch a Java Web Start application, if things are working correctly, you should see the application download and display automatically (no user interaction). If instead, Firefox displays a pop-up window asking you what to do with the Java Web Start file, you will need to:

	When you launch ~~the test~~ Java ~~WebStart~~ application, if things are working correctly, you should see the application download and display automatically (no user interaction). If instead, Firefox displays a pop-up window asking you what to do with the Java ~~WebStart~~ file, you will need to:

	* Make sure that ''/usr/bin/javaws'' is used. If you see something other than ''javaws'' displayed (like ''gedit''), click on the pull down list, select ''Other...'' and then specify ''/usr/bin/javaws''.		* Make sure that ''/usr/bin/javaws'' is used. If you see something other than ''javaws'' displayed (like ''gedit''), click on the pull down list, select ''Other...'' and then specify ''/usr/bin/javaws''.

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Java Configuration */

2012-02-27T14:37:49Z

Java Configuration

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	When you launch the test Java WebStart application, if things are working correctly, you should see the application download and display automatically (no user interaction). If instead, Firefox displays a pop-up window asking you what to do with the Java WebStart file, you will need to:		When you launch the test Java WebStart application, if things are working correctly, you should see the application download and display automatically (no user interaction). If instead, Firefox displays a pop-up window asking you what to do with the Java WebStart file, you will need to:

	* Make sure that ''/usr/bin/javaws'' is used. If you see something other than ''javaws'' displayed (like ''gedit''), click on the pull down list, select ''Other...'' and then specify ''/usr/bin/javaws'').		* Make sure that ''/usr/bin/javaws'' is used. If you see something other than ''javaws'' displayed (like ''gedit''), click on the pull down list, select ''Other...'' and then specify ''/usr/bin/javaws''.
	* Make sure that the ''Do this automatically for files like this from now on.'' option is selected.		* Make sure that the ''Do this automatically for files like this from now on.'' option is selected.

Paul Blankenbaker: Added section for Java Applets and Java WebStart

2012-02-27T14:37:34Z

Added section for Java Applets and Java WebStart

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			= Java Configuration =

			Use the following page to verify that both Java applets and Java WebStart applications will work (this page was located by searching the Internet for "''Java Platform Test Page''"):

			http://www-pw.physics.uiowa.edu/das2/javaPlatformTest.jbf.html

			When you launch the test Java WebStart application, if things are working correctly, you should see the application download and display automatically (no user interaction). If instead, Firefox displays a pop-up window asking you what to do with the Java WebStart file, you will need to:

			* Make sure that ''/usr/bin/javaws'' is used. If you see something other than ''javaws'' displayed (like ''gedit''), click on the pull down list, select ''Other...'' and then specify ''/usr/bin/javaws'').
			* Make sure that the ''Do this automatically for files like this from now on.'' option is selected.

	= Window Sizing and Positioning =		= Window Sizing and Positioning =

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Firefox Preferences */

2012-02-27T01:58:23Z

Firefox Preferences

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	Open the firefox Preferences and do the following:		Open the firefox Preferences and do the following:


	* In the ''General'' section, make sure the Home Page: is set to: "http://127.0.0.1/nstwui/main.cgi".		* In the ''General'' section, make sure the Home Page: is set to: "http://127.0.0.1/nstwui/main.cgi".
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	* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the General tab and turn on "Use smooth scrolling" and "Check my spelling as I type".		* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the General tab and turn on "Use smooth scrolling" and "Check my spelling as I type".

	* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the Update tab and turn off all options related to automatic updates ~~AND select the radio button labeled: "Ask me what I want to do"~~.		* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the Update tab and turn off all options related to automatic updates.

	<!-- Add-ons are now added later via new package		<!-- Add-ons are now added later via new package

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Firefox Preferences */

2012-02-27T01:55:55Z

Firefox Preferences

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	* In the ''~~Main~~'' section, make sure the Home Page: is set to: "http://127.0.0.1/nstwui/main.cgi".		* In the ''General'' section, make sure the Home Page: is set to: "http://127.0.0.1/nstwui/main.cgi".

	* In the ''~~Main~~'' section, set the download directory to: "/tmp" and then check the "Always ask me where to save files" option.		* In the ''General'' section, set the download directory to: "/tmp" and then check the "Always ask me where to save files" option.

	* In the ''Tabs'' section, make sure that the option to open new windows in "a new tab" is selected.		* In the ''Tabs'' section, make sure that the option to open new windows in "a new tab" is selected.

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Tool Bars */

2012-02-27T01:54:09Z

Tool Bars

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	= Tool Bars =		= Tool Bars =

	* Only the "''~~Status~~ Bar''" and "''Navigation Toolbar''" should be visible by default.		* Only the "''Menu Bar''", ''"Tab Bar''" and "''Navigation Toolbar''" should be visible by default.
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	* Make sure the "''Web Developer Toolbar''" is hidden.		* Make sure the "''Web Developer Toolbar''" is hidden.

Paul Blankenbaker: /* Add-ons */

2011-01-20T17:29:59Z

Add-ons

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	* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the Update tab and turn off all options related to automatic updates AND select the radio button labeled: "Ask me what I want to do".		* In the ''Advanced'' section, select the Update tab and turn off all options related to automatic updates AND select the radio button labeled: "Ask me what I want to do".

			<!-- Add-ons are now added later via new package

	= Add-ons =		= Add-ons =
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	* Make sure the "''Flagfox''" extension is configured to show the icon on the right side of the status bar.		* Make sure the "''Flagfox''" extension is configured to show the icon on the right side of the status bar.

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	= Window Sizing and Positioning =		= Window Sizing and Positioning =