On 12/3/05, Paul Smith <phhs80(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 12/3/05, Kam Leo <kam.leo(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Instead of using the Firefox directory create the link in the "
> > > /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins " directory. Why? This is a universal
search
> > > location for Mozilla based browsers. The Mozilla, Netscape, and
> > > Firefox browsers look there for additional plugins and components.
> > > Create plugin links in one directory instead of multiple directories.
> > > Also, when you upgrade Firefox (applies to all the Mozilla based
> > > browsers) the link will not get broken.
> >
> > That is not true if one installs (from the tarball) Firefox on one's
> > home directory. I have just tried it.
>
> If you install in your homw directory wouldn't that constitute a
> private installation? If so, why would there be an expectation that
> global settings be applicable?
Yes, Kam, you are right. Sorry.
Paul
Paul,
You are also correct regarding the foxfox-1.5 tarball. It does not
pick up the plugins in /usr/mozilla/plugins. It is compiled for a
generic linux installation. It is not customized for Fedora Core and
makes no reference to /usr/lib/mozilla. [Don't know if Linux Standard
Base compliance would help in this instance.]
That said, all of the Fedora Core Mozilla and Firefox RPMs that I have
installed do make reference to /usr/lib/mozilla and
/usr/lib/mozilla/plugins. So, if a system administrator sticks with
rpms built for Fedora Core what I previously stated would (should?)
apply.
Have a happy holiday!
Kam