Ok So I got Firebird

Ok Im a MYIE2 fan, love the way it works and everything but have heard alot of hype on FireFox so I downloaded and Im using it now...my question to you guys is this you use this and have used it alot more than me....what are some extensions that you think I need to get and what are some things that you have found in all the options that you really like...such as special settings you have and why...thanks guys and girls...

 

also how can I make it so that when I type in a search string in the address bar it comes up with google results not the page it thinks i want?

 

"Firebird" do you mean Firefox?

I too was a MYIE2 user and recently downloaded Firefox. Anyway, the extensions that I have a All-in-one Gestures and Single Window.

My version of Firefox has a Google search text field next to the address field and typing in there gives a Google search.

 

Google bar extension is a must have. undo close tab.. tab double click to close...paste and go

 

If you type "G" then a space then your search text it will perform a google search. You can replace the G with Z for Amazon, Y for Yahoo etc etc

 

Now that's cool..

 

Also have DownloadGet to use your preffered download manager and ieView for those pages that must require Internet Explorer to view.

 

EDIT.. ok on mine that doesnt work.....it takes me to a page with g and whatever word i use

 

My bad. I think you need a plug-in to do it in Firefox. Im testing Opera and FF at the moment, i get the two mixed up Opera does it natively though

 

Looks as though in order to use Windows Update you need a browser that can use ActiveX, e.g., Internet Explorer or MYIE2, unless there is a special FireFox extension

I've also downloaded the following extensions: Sort Bookmarks; ZoomIn and Dictionary Search.

Just having great fun playing with FireFox...

 

That happens to be the only reason why i bother keeping IE.

Don't forget tabbrowser extentions...

 

There is an extention called IE View that will allow you to use windows update and other IE-only sites. It's still beta though, and probably runs on IE.

Mozdev link: http://extensionroom.mozdev.org/more-info/ieview
extention page link: http://update.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=35&vid=145&category=

 

Hey fleabag, haven't seen you around much lately. Thanks for doing the research on this.

 

you're welcome

I've been around, just lurking... hence my location

 

We miss you in the lounge.

One more thing, would you happen to know how I can right click on something highlighted and copy to another document without going to the toolbar?

 

Not sure, what you are asking. When I right-click I get a menu that includes copy. Also, you can use the keyboard short-cut Ctrl-C.

 

I'm stumped on that because it seems to work for me... If it's a link that you want to copy click "copy link location". I still don't know why they have it as copy link location rather than copy link, but it pretty much just copies the link.

 

I like TabBrowser Extensions as mentioned in an earlier post.
Here's a Download Managers FAQ7How-to. Gives you instructions on most of the managers out there.

 

I got it fleabag. I had to uninstall the Mouse Gestures extension in order to get the right click to work. Finally!!! Thanks for your help everyone.

 

I use Adblock, Tinyurl creator, Download manager tweak, Allow right click, Tab Browser extensions, Paste and Go, Open book, and Ie view.

 

this is probably the best site available for updated extensions

very well maintained and very very user friendly

hidden gem in my opinion http://www.extensionsmirror.nl/index.php?act=idx

 

Extentions I use:
Tabbrowser Extentions -- Amazing
All-in-One Gestures -- Awesome
ieView -- Pretty good for those sites still stuck in Gatesland.
Adblock -- Meh. Generally not worth the hassle anymore, IMO.
DownloadWith -- 'cause I like GetRight.
Web Developer -- Mmmm... cruchy tools and widgets.

Themes:
Qute -- Because the 0.9.x FF default sucks.

 

After downloading & installing it, it can be viewed or hidden under the "View" on the toolbar.

 

one i cant live without is dilgger. it acts allmost like the windows explorer drop down menu, showing levels above it. really handy, aslo lets you clear the adress bar with one click.