For the Record
{Google AdSense users} Adding a FF button if your anti-virus prevents your Google ad to be shown...
Hallo there,
after quite a good amount of stress and investigation I found out that my anti-virus software (Kaspersky) was blocking my Google Ads.
As I like to help spreading the Fox I have then prepared some JavaScript code to show a SpreadFireFox button on the page of users having their anti-virus blocking the ads.
This is the code Google gives you to add the banner (personal code replaced by ***):
<blockquote>
<p id="googleAd" style="margin:-14px 20px 0 30px;">•
<script type="text/javascript"><!--
google_ad_client = "pub-**************";
google_ad_output = "textlink";
google_ad_format = "ref_text";
google_cpa_choice = "CAAQjbiylAIaCFDA2CpLIq2IKNW34YcBMAA";
google_ad_channel = "***********";
//-->
</script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script>
</p>
</blockquote>
Following is the code to add right after the closing paragraph tag:
<blockquote>
<script type="text/javascript">
/*
if the googleAd is filtered by an anti-virus, show the alternative message
*/
var el = document.getElementById('googleAd');
var i = el.innerHTML.toLowerCase().indexOf('firefox');
if(i < 0)
{
// googleAd was blocked
var link = document.createElement('a');
link.href = '?q=affiliates&id={YOUR AFFILIATE ID GOES HERE}&t=219';
var img = document.createElement('img');
img.src = 'http://sfx-images.mozilla.org/affiliates/Buttons/firefox2/ff2b80x15.gif';
img.style.border = '0';
img.title = 'Firefox 2';
img.align='absmiddle';
link.appendChild(img);
el.appendChild(link);
var text = document.createTextNode(' my preferred browser since version 1.0!');
el.appendChild(text);
}
</script>
</blockquote>
That's it: just wanted to share this with you!
Firefox attack uses Internet Explorer
An unusual browser attack has been found in which Microsoft's IE can be used to activate Mozilla's Firefox and run malicious code.
The zero-day flaw uses a protocol handler that Firefox puts on the computer when it installs to handle 'firefox://' commands.
If IE is used on a page that tries to use the 'firefoxurl://' the browser will activate Firefox automatically and allow the malicious code to be run in JavaScript.
The flaw was found by security researcher Thor Larholm and published on his blog. No patch currently exists to deal with the problem.
Source - Computer Active
Is HARRY POTTER = FIREFOX?
As I stopped reading on page 603 of my “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” e-book, it stroked on my mind. After I went to bed and was trying to snooze off, it stroked me again. I was thinking about the story I had read so far, suddenly my thought diverted to my Internet browser Firefox. Can Harry Potter be compared to Firefox, I thought. It was strange but funny. Have a look and read through if you readers have any interest in my comparison.
Harry Potter = Firefox
Dumbledore = World Wide Web (WWW)
Ministry Of Magic = Microsoft Corporation
Hogwarts = Mozilla Corporation
Lord Voldemort = Opera
Draco Malfoy = Internet Explorer (IE)
Harry’s Friends = Firefox users
Ron & Hermione = Firefox Add-ons & Themes.
The Quibbler = Spreadfirefox.com
Isn’t it weird? I took the Harry Potter part from the fifth book. It’s like Magical World = Digital World!
Dumbledore is the WWW because he loves Harry Potter, just as the WWW loves Firefox, not blocking any of its websites from Firefox.
Hogwarts is said to the be the “Home of Harry Potter”, just as Mozilla is of Firefox!
Ministry Of Magic always wants an excuse to dump Potter, just as Microsoft, always trying to dupe Firefox, isn’t it?
Lord Voldemort is the biggest enemy of Harry. Just as Opera, a complete rival of Firefox.
“The Quibbler” in HP5 supported Harry and him say the truth to the world. In the real world, the job of “The Quibbler” is done by Spreadfirefox.com
Draco Malfoy is a git, loved my some and hated or ignored by others. Truly hates Potter. Just as IE. You know what I mean, do you?
Potter’s friends support him just as we, the Firefox users, support our Firefox.
Lastly, Harry’s true friends, Ron and Hermione, helped Harry Potter is every aspect of life and helped him to get better and better. Just as the Firefox addons and themes!
This is how I compared Harry to Firefox. I may be wrong; you can correct me in that case. Thanks for reading!
Firefox 2.0.0.7
Its the year 2007, and Mozilla has already launched its newest version
of Firefox 2.0.0.7. Gaining extreme popularity, this open-source
internet browser kicked off in 2004, from then there was no looking
back.
Firefox, along with several other browsers, took the advantage of
the downfall of Internet Explorer. Firefox is now on top of the list in
the browser category, closely marked by Opera.
The standard features of any of today's browser are
tabbed-browsing, pop-up blocker, efficient download management. All
these and more are offered by Firefox.
The download size of Firefox is barely 6 MB. Installation is easy,
quick and simple. It takes about 20MB after installation which is 4
times the size of Opera's.
The browser window is sleek and with simple buttons similar to IE.
There is a search engine box where the user's favorite search engine
can be chosen and searched.
Firefox offers important add ons. The most recommended are
Fasterfox, Adblock, Flashblock and Foxytunes. It also offers lots of
themes which are pretty good.
Firefox is known for its security, and its version 2.0.0.7 does a little more to keep its name and fame.
Firefox 2.0.0.7
Its the year 2007, and Mozilla has already launched its newest version
of Firefox 2.0.0.7. Gaining extreme popularity, this open-source
internet browser kicked off in 2004, from then there was no looking
back.
Firefox, along with several other browsers, took the advantage of
the downfall of Internet Explorer. Firefox is now on top of the list in
the browser category, closed marked by Opera.
The standard features of any of today's browser are
tabbed-browsing, pop-up blocker, efficient download management. All
these and more are offered by Firefox.
The download size of Firefox is barely 6 MB. Installation is easy,
quick and simple. It takes about 20MB after installation which is 4
times the size of Opera's.
The browser window is sleek and with simple buttons similar to IE.
There is a search engine box where the user's favorite search engine
can be chosen and searched.
Firefox offers important add ons. The most recommended are
Fasterfox, Adblock, Flashblock and Foxytunes. It also offers lots of
themes which are pretty good.
Firefox is known for its security, and its version 2.0.0.7 does a little more to keep its name and fame.
FF and U4H
Specializing in .tv channels and Internet Television Broadcasting, U4H, Inc. allows corporations to meet the demand for media rich content head on. It is no surprise the Internet and Television have merged. Web pages are becoming pieces of software. The way the youth are using technologies and search engines have forced web design to change. U4H, Inc. has many solutions and ideas that are revolutionizing the Internet. With an understanding of technology, where technology is going, and global cultures U4H, Inc. is reaching out to FireFox to form a collaborative relationship. FireFox is encouraged to visit Unity 4 Humanity, Inc.'s official home page www.unity4humanity.com and www.u4hcore.com, Unity 4 Humanity, Inc.'s team of core consultants home. U4H and FireFox have the unique opportunity to create the future software that will fuel, structure, and organize globally recognized sites and .tv Internet Channels. U4H and FireFox have the opportunity to truly structure the world of .tv channels and Internet Television Broadcasting with the Dot TV Guide and Dot TV on Demand. Please contact Anthony Galima the CEO of Unity 4 Humanity, Inc. directly and work towards building to dreams and not limitations! FireFox can and should be the future of the Internet! U4H, Inc. asks individuals and corporations to explore its Global Web Presence, Mission statement and encourage FireFox to contact them.
As slovenia nears the 50% mark
As you may be aware XiTi's July report on browser usage announced that FFx had made progress all over the world. In fact its usage in the EU was about 30%. Leading the pack was Slovenia with 47,9%. This is the first nation to come near to the 1/2 mark. It has been suggested that in honour of this historic ocassion a publicity campaign be mounted to spread the better browser even further. I agree with it. What do you think?
I first saw the idea here
http://weblogs.mozillazine.org/gerv/archives/2007/07/world_slovenia_day.html
tnx
