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{Google AdSense users} Adding a FF button if your anti-virus prevents your Google ad to be shown...

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:49:53 -0700

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 ***):

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

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:51:30 -0700

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?

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:17:42 -0700

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

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:55:00 -0700

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

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:54:33 -0700

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

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:26:59 -0700

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

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 11:59:48 -0700

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

Browser Wars...

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:14:52 -0700

... are they really over?

What do you think?

See this link to find out what Foxkeh thinks.

http://www.foxkeh.com/downloads/history/history-foxkeh.pdf

Firefox hoax site making money?

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:31:46 -0700

When searching "firefox" in google.com (english) a payed
link is displayed on top of the page. this link takes you to a page from where you can download firefox 3.0 (?!) but it's actually pointing to google's firefox toolbar. this link is a adsense link, meaning it's making the site owners money.

shouldn't this site be banned from google?

Majorty add-on not working in Firefox 2.0.0.6 !

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:06:26 -0700

Hey all,

I had installed the latest firefox since its out its version 2.0.0.6. i hate the new version coz none of my Add-on extension is working like Web developer,chatzilla,fireftp,printcontent and so much more.its been like nearly a month since this version is out and i cant make my add on run.first i thought it maybe virus but no virus or spybot on my system/can anyone help when the add-on for this version will be released?

Spreadfirefox Banner

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:15:32 -0700

hi,

I'm looking for a Spreadfirefox Banner for myspace page, I'm using Kens but i need a bigger one. does anyone have one?

Come visit me at myspace
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2 years and counting

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:16:08 -0700

i just past my 2 year mark here at Spreadfirefox :) I'm prode to be part of a great group of people.

If someone says UBUNTU, Don't say Kazoonteit.

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:10:06 -0700

You know how sometimes something really good comes along that you just have to tell somebody else ? I have long loved Firefox, recently I made a remarkable discovery.There is a powerful force out there doing it's part in spreading the Fox in a oh so magnificent way.If someone says UBUNTU don't say Kaazoonteit.
I'm sure most of you have heard of UBUNTU by now. But for those of you that don't live on planet earth, and haven't heard of it yet. Or even if you HAVE heard about it, just haven't taken it past that, I am here to tell somebody, anybody, this is something very very special of an OS(albeit Linux). In these last 3 weeks since switching over from Win.XP I've been just about floored by some of it's everyday offerings.For starters it comes equipped with Firefox by default, incl. Thunderbird SMPT eMail, in fact all of it's system's default software choices read like an awards list. UBUNTU is a Linux based OS, Don't let that scare you, it's billed as the easiest transitional ticket for even the most diehard(close minded) Windows user. Who knows, even if EVENTUALLY they do get Vista right. For now there are many disappointed users whose heads could easily be swayed by an alternative like UBUNTU, especially with Firefox leading the way. I'm no expert,but I think thats what makes my opinion count maybe a little more.I say (w/ Beryl desktop Enhancement feature !)UBUNTU is an excellent advancement from XP, and what Vista shouldA-couldA been.With emphasis on security, including not having to protect your computer from itself(ActiveX). Whats that old saying, If you'll sell your friends out once...Some areas UBUNTU makes itself noticed are PDF files no longer drag, and now open like any other page. Large maps or images that would have made my computer choke in XP now glide right along. All the things I thought make me not like Linux turned out to be what I liked most ie Terminal apts. You can't beat the price tag either, it's FREE ! If downloading UBUNTU off the internet isn't to your liking, you can easily get the current Live "supported" CD version shipped right to your door. https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

In case you're still here for some reason you can even run it as a CD ,just to try it out first.Or you can run it along side Windows also. Surf the net and do your business with UBUNTU, and keep your Win. for home use.

Why is Mozilla Firefox does not allow user to use ED2K for downloading

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:25:45 -0700

Why is firefox refushing to allow anyone to download ED2K.

And Firefox does not reconize ED2K as a registered protocol.

Can Firefox please explain the reason for not allowing this.

Thank you.

lolcatz

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:10:34 -0700

Guys... found this at lolcatz...