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    #31
    Originally posted by chimak111 View Post
    I do. I just prefer the simpler interface of NoScript. UBlock requires drilling down a series of screens for configuration, which slows down my work flow. NoScript keeps the important config on the popup (hover to view).

    There is probably not a whole lot of difference in actual functions, but the interfaces are different enough to push me toward NoScript.
    Kubuntu 24.11 64bit under Kernel 6.12.3, Hp Pavilion, 6MB ram. Stay away from all things Google...

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      #32
      Originally posted by jglen490 View Post
      ...Changed the wretched default theme. ...
      Agreed, the default theme felt like a step backward in layout design. Rectilinear boxes probably give a tiny increase in usable space, but I don't really run into lack of space in my daily browsing and design work.

      So we wait to see how it turns out. I give them at least six months to iron out the wrinkles which users really don't like or simply don't need.
      Kubuntu 24.11 64bit under Kernel 6.12.3, Hp Pavilion, 6MB ram. Stay away from all things Google...

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        #33
        well got it (Firefox-57) today on my Kubuntu-17.10 install ,,,,,,it's working just fine ,,,,I have NO add-ons ,,,,as to speed ? I don't see much difference from ver-56 , it opened tabs quite fast on my box .

        it dose use a tad less ram but nothing to shout about . the layout is ok to me but I am no power user just a casual browser .

        screen shot ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,



        Eh ,,,whats the fuss

        VINNY
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          #34
          Just to prove that Firefox doesn't upgrade itself "on it's own".

          Firefox before checking for updates:
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          Apt showing that firefox is included in package updates:
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          Firefox version after allowing apt to update it:
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            #35
            Which (for some reason) raises a question for me. In 14.04, in Muon, what does the icon (on the Muon toolbar at top) "Full Upgrade" mean? Does that upgrade 14.04 to the latest Kubuntu version? or does it upgrade all currently upgradable packages (staying with 14.04)?
            An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski

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              #36
              Originally posted by Snowhog View Post
              Just to prove that Firefox doesn't upgrade itself "on it's own".
              ...
              There's a chance that the person who complained in https://www.kubuntuforums.net/showth...irefox-Strikes had Firefox direct from Mozilla in which case the update is downloaded "in the background" and applied when the browser is next restarted.
              Kubuntu 20.04

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                #37
                In Muon Package Manager, 'Full Upgrade' means "intelligently handling dependencies" when upgrading installed packages, even if it means removing existing packages in order to do so. Standard 'Upgrade' will only upgrade installed packages "IF" it can be done without removing existing packages. That's why it is advised (by many; moi included) to not use upgrade, but to use full-upgrade instead. The likelihood that you'll 'bork' your system is much less using full-upgrade (or, if still using apt-get, "dist-upgrade").
                Windows no longer obstruct my view.
                Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
                "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." - Sherlock Holmes

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by chimak111 View Post
                  There's a chance that the person who complained in https://www.kubuntuforums.net/showth...irefox-Strikes had Firefox direct from Mozilla in which case the update is downloaded "in the background" and applied when the browser is next restarted.
                  Which if true/is the case, supports the position to "install from the repositories when available" as opposed to installing from a downloaded package.
                  Windows no longer obstruct my view.
                  Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
                  "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." - Sherlock Holmes

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Qqmike View Post
                    Which (for some reason) raises a question for me. In 14.04, in Muon, what does the icon (on the Muon toolbar at top) "Full Upgrade" mean? Does that upgrade 14.04 to the latest Kubuntu version? or does it upgrade all currently upgradable packages (staying with 14.04)?
                    all currently upgradeable packages with removal and additions (as in dist-upgrade) wile keeping you at 14.04.

                    VINNY
                    i7 4core HT 8MB L3 2.9GHz
                    16GB RAM
                    Nvidia GTX 860M 4GB RAM 1152 cuda cores

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                      #40
                      Thanks, Vinny. I'm not getting the Muon updater notifier pop-up in the tray, but Muon does show FX and 15 other upgrades available (including flashplayer). If I don't see anything tonight, I'll click the Full Upgrade icon tomorrow; however, I use NoScript, and so will have to do without that for awhile, as it doesn't seem to work with the new FX (according to posts above). (Or ... I could use CLI and do whatever-the-h*ll I want to, whenever ... )
                      An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski

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                        #41
                        (Hmmm ... (parenthetical) ... in my Muon configuration, somehow "Show notifications" got turned off! Is that an omen versus the new FX issue ...? )
                        An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski

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                          #42
                          Finally: Got FX 57.0 now. Thx for the info on this, you guys & Vinny. I'll have a good chance tomorrow to test it.
                          An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by Teunis View Post
                            The extensions I am interested in were all updated and work, Tree Style Tab, Facebook Tracker and Ad removal, Ghostery, uBlock Origin, Javascript toggle and Videodownload Helper.
                            https://lifehacker.com/ad-blocking-e...to-a-514417864
                            Remove Ghostery, it's a tracker now, and uBlock does all the proper blocking. You don't need two. I found that out on the https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/ page.

                            FYI, I heard rumor that NoScript was not going to update.
                            Kubuntu 18.04.3 LTS -- KDE 5.12.9

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by citizen View Post
                              [url]
                              ...FYI, I heard rumor that NoScript was not going to update.
                              This is the word from the NoScript Developers, It is at the top of their home page:

                              https://hackademix.net/2017/11/14/double-noscript/

                              IT IS being released soon...
                              Last edited by TWPonKubuntu; Nov 18, 2017, 10:34 AM. Reason: additional link
                              Kubuntu 24.11 64bit under Kernel 6.12.3, Hp Pavilion, 6MB ram. Stay away from all things Google...

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                                #45
                                Originally posted by TWPonKubuntu View Post
                                This is the word from the NoScript Developers, It is at the top of their home page:

                                https://hackademix.net/2017/11/14/double-noscript/

                                IT IS being released soon...
                                Good to know. I actually useYesScript because I need less functionality from that type of addon, hopefully this gets updated. I may end up installing NoScript since it may be the only option.
                                Kubuntu 18.04.3 LTS -- KDE 5.12.9

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