On 12/3/05, Paul Smith <phhs80@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On 12/2/05, Kam Leo <kam.leo@xxxxxxxxx> 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. > > Paul > 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?