On 12/3/05, Paul Smith <phhs80@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On 12/3/05, 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. > > > > 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
