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Miaow

15-02-2010, 5:57pm

I @ M

15-02-2010, 6:19pm

And ------ ad block + seems to "stuff up" a few things as well as the fact that new tabs now open next to the one that you are viewing instead of at the far right hand end of the open tabs!!!!! :angry0:

I am hoping there are some updates / fixes soon, I think they have taken a big step backwards at the moment.

Where is the link for opera ----------

Miaow

15-02-2010, 6:37pm

And ------ ad block + seems to "stuff up" a few things as well as the fact that new tabs now open next to the one that you are viewing instead of at the far right hand end of the open tabs!!!!! :angry0:

Oh yeah thats another thing that annoys me so used to them opening at the end and not next to the current tab :/

Kym

15-02-2010, 6:41pm

Cat uninstall FxIF , restart FF, the re-install it. (Tools/Addons)

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5673

Its the problem, not FF
The V4 of FxIF also shows as 'EXIF Data' in the right click menu

MarkChap

15-02-2010, 6:45pm

didn't even know there was a version 3.6 ??

Miaow

15-02-2010, 6:46pm

thanks Kym that fixed up that one :th3: - but still wish said properties like used to :/

Miaow

15-02-2010, 6:47pm

Yeah Mark is a 3.6 - thats not as good as 3.5 ARGH

Kym

15-02-2010, 6:53pm

didn't even know there was a version 3.6 ??

Its only been out for a couple of weeks. Its not on the mandatory update - yet.

Miaow

15-02-2010, 6:55pm

if you look for updates it will bring it up Kym

Miaow

15-02-2010, 6:56pm

wonder if uninstall and reinstall opanda firefox plug in will help?

Kym

15-02-2010, 7:15pm

if you look for updates it will bring it up Kym

Yes, but its not 'forced' as others are.

Miaow

15-02-2010, 7:33pm

yeah true

arthurking83

15-02-2010, 8:57pm

...... as well as the fact that new tabs now open next to the one that you are viewing instead of at the far right hand end of the open tabs!!!!! :angry0:.....

OK!! :confused:

I'm not getting that!

I open up a series of new tabs via various methods(rightclick->Open in new tab, Ctrl-T, double click the tab bar..etc, and they all open at the very end of the tabs list.

strange issue indeed.

My only incompatibility so far is Histogram Viewer Add-On is not compatible with v3.6.

Kym

15-02-2010, 9:10pm

And ------ ad block + seems to "stuff up" a few things as well as the fact that new tabs now open next to the one that you are viewing instead of at the far right hand end of the open tabs!!!!! :angry0:

That's a settable option ... Use TMP https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1122

Miaow

15-02-2010, 9:21pm

That's a settable option ... Use TMP https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1122

Just installed it and its slow as - not sure i like it?

Miaow

15-02-2010, 9:23pm

the thing is why should people have to install add ons to fix up ff when 3.5 was ok and now 3.6 isn't :/

ricktas

15-02-2010, 10:21pm

the thing is why should people have to install add ons to fix up ff when 3.5 was ok and now 3.6 isn't :/

Agree, if we moved to FF 4.0 fair enough, it is a whole new version, but to break things between 'service packs' isn't good. I am still running 3.5.7 and will stick to it for the time being I think.

rwg717

15-02-2010, 10:32pm

I'm with you Cat....never could stand Firefox:angry0:
Richard

Miaow

15-02-2010, 10:35pm

Actually I love firefox - I just don't like what they have done with 3.6 :/

dbax

15-02-2010, 11:01pm

Ok since installed firefox 3.6 I notice when right-click a pic that properties has gone - now we have 'View Image Info' ok hmm gives some details but off course one plugin i have wont show details with it - actually it shows less info than properties used to i feel apart from a heap off added page image infor i dont need??? Hmm is there somehow to turn that off and have properties back again lol

Opanda iexif link says cant find exif on pics and its there - i have to actually save a pic to look at exif never had to before??? Opanda never showed up as not working with 3.6

ARGH i dont like 3.6 :/

AHHH so its not just me , thanks for posting this Cat

Cat uninstall FxIF , restart FF, the re-install it. (Tools/Addons)

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5673

Its the problem, not FF
The V4 of FxIF also shows as 'EXIF Data' in the right click menu

Thanks for the work around Kym, worked first time:th3::th3::th3:

rellik666

16-02-2010, 9:52am

Oh....didn't know either...I will stick with 3.5.7

Thanks for the info!

Roo

Kym

16-02-2010, 12:57pm

Like any browser a new version you get new features. Its life with software.

RE: The new tabs opening next to current tab. There are two fixes:

a) http://www.firefoxfacts.com/2010/01/22/firefox-3-6-fix-open-new-tabs-in-far-right/ (Adjust the user settings)

Make New Tab Pages Open in the Far Right of the Tab Bar

Type about:config in the address bar. Then, if needed click the “I’ll be careful, I promise!” button.
Next, in the filter box – type in:
tabs.insertRelatedAfterCurrent
Right-click that about:config entry, and select “Toggle”

This will convert Firefox back to loading opening a new tab from a web page on the far right of the tab bar, rather than right next to the tab you opened it from.

To switch back, follow these same steps and toggle the “false” back to “true”.

b) Use the Tab Mix Plus addon which supercharges Tabs (I Use it)
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1122

Miaow

16-02-2010, 1:40pm

Thanks Kym - did that and ok now :th3: disabled the tabs mix added when posted yesterday - the italics on the inactive ones was weird lol