Firefox users: Version 1.0.1 update released (security fixes included)

Bush_Eats_Beef

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Fri Feb-25-05 05:45 PM
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Firefox users: Version 1.0.1 update released (security fixes included)

You can download it from the Mozilla Web Site or from CNET's Download.com:

http://www.download.com/Mozilla-Firefox/3000-2356_4-10368087.html?tag=tid_s

"Version 1.0.1 fixes several vulnerabilities, including one that would allow attackers to create a fake Web sites for a phishing scams."

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Tempest

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Fri Feb-25-05 05:51 PM
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1. What about Firefox 1.0 users?

Will this mean I have to re-install all my plug-ins and personal settings?

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CrownPrinceBandar

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Fri Feb-25-05 05:56 PM
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3. I didn't need to.................

I just installed 1.01, and everything came through intact.

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Tempest

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Fri Feb-25-05 06:27 PM
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8. Thanks.

I couldn't find any information on their web site or forums.

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auntAgonist

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Sat Feb-26-05 03:10 AM
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18. everything comes through just fine ... n/t

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FloridaPat

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Fri Feb-25-05 05:56 PM
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2. Thanks.

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FloridaPat

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Fri Feb-25-05 05:56 PM
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4. Updates usually leave everything as they were.

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CrownPrinceBandar

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Fri Feb-25-05 06:00 PM
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5. I wonder if they tweaked the pop-up blocker.................

I have heard a few complaints that FF pop-up blocker was being fooled by ads using javascript to fool newer blockers.

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FloridaPat

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Fri Feb-25-05 06:03 PM
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7. I've been getting a few lately. It was so nice not having them.

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pnorman

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Fri Feb-25-05 06:01 PM
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6. I got that notice a little earlier but I'm a little confused.

My Firefox had been updated some weeks back, and is designated: "Mozilla 1.7.2". That's seems to be a 'higher' version than "1.0.1". Am I missing something here? I thought that Firefox and Mozilla were the exact same product. I was reluctant to download the "latest" version until I know where I stand. I was planning on emailing them, but I may get an answer from DU a lot sooner.

pnorman

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Tempest

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Fri Feb-25-05 06:29 PM
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9. Firefox and Mozilla are different products

Edited on Fri Feb-25-05 06:30 PM by Tempest

You have the Mozilla browser.

http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/

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pnorman

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Fri Feb-25-05 06:41 PM
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10. That's what I meant by getting a faster reply from DU.

Thanks. Then if I download the latest Firefox and install it, will it pick up my Mozilla bookmarks and such?

pnorman

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CrownPrinceBandar

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Fri Feb-25-05 07:12 PM
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11. There is a more recent version of Mozilla....................

1.7.5 is available now.

http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/

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pnorman

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Fri Feb-25-05 07:41 PM
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13. HELP!!

I don't know whether an upgrade to my present Mozilla would better than the latest Firefox or not. But at least I know NOW, that the products are different, although the lineage seems to be the same. I can make a more informed web search and find out what I need to know.

It would have taken very little effort on the part of the good people over at Mozilla, to have worded it so there would be NO confusion in the minds of the general users. That they apparently regarded such actions as "un-cool!!", seems to be the hallmark of the Nerd-Mind.

pnorman

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CrownPrinceBandar

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Fri Feb-25-05 08:14 PM
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14. All questions are answered here............................

http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/faq">Firefox FAQ

FAQ's are good things. Thank nerd.

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pnorman

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Sat Feb-26-05 02:32 AM
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15. Answering a question with a URL that doesn't work?

Not cool at all. But thank Google for search engines ---- here's what "firefox faq" disgorged: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_:_FAQs I typed "mozilla firefox" (no quotes) into the search engine of THAT page, and got this (infinitely recursive?) result:

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Mozilla Firefox
From MozillaZine Knowledge Base

A powerful, extensible and fast stand-alone browser � formerly known as Mozilla Firebird or Phoenix
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

These godlike geeks take great delight in toying with us poor earthlings. HELP!

pnorman

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huellewig

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Sat Feb-26-05 03:08 AM
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16. Mozilla is like Office and Firefox is just Word.

Mozilla is a browser, e-mail, chat, and newsgroup program. Firefox is just a browser. It is small and fast. If you don't use the other crap that comes with Mozilla I would switch to Firefox.

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pnorman

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Sat Feb-26-05 03:27 AM
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19. Thanks for clearing that up.

Knowing what's involved, I'll consider making the switch, as I already have Thunderbird in my machine. Can I assume that the latest update of Mozilla (mentioned on this thread) contains the same security updates?

pnorman

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huellewig

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Sat Feb-26-05 03:59 AM
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20. I honestly don't know.

If you use Thunderbird I can't see a reason not to switch to Firefox. I would if I was you. Firefox seems to be the main project now so I imagine it will be developed faster then Mozilla.

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Tempest

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Fri Feb-25-05 07:38 PM
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12. If not, you can import them

It's an easy process.

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auntAgonist

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Sat Feb-26-05 03:09 AM
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17. thanks, got it. I love my firefox

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