Re: [opensuse] Calling Firefox from Thunderbird
Basil Chupin wrote:
Apologies for asking this question.
Not too long ago someone had a problem of Firefox not being executed when s/he clicked on an URL mentioned in a msg in Thunderbird. The answer on how to resolve this problem was provided. After checking all places I could think of, I cannot find what the solution to this hassle is.
Could someone please either give me the answer or provide the link where the answer is provided.
(I've had TB and FF running now for years but they have been my own installations, ie directly from Mozilla and installed in my home directory. Last night I decided to use the Firefox as installed by openSUSE 11.0 -- and the wheels fell off :'( : I cannot 'call up' FF from TB.)
Ciao.
Basil,
I can't find the post either, but I think it is:
Edit->Preferences->Config:Editor
Add/Edit
network.protocol-handler.app.ftp user set string >/usr/bin/firefox network.protocol-handler.app.http user set string >/usr/bin/firefox network.protocol-handler.app.https user set string >/usr/bin/firefox
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I'd tried that, before, in 10.3, and never got it to work. Sorta gave up. But, tried this, in a just-updated 11.0 - Personal Settings -> KDE components -> Component Chooser, and changed the Web Browser selection to 'firefox' (mine said mozillafirefox) Bingo!! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Rich Gregor wrote:
Basil Chupin wrote:
Apologies for asking this question.
Not too long ago someone had a problem of Firefox not being executed when s/he clicked on an URL mentioned in a msg in Thunderbird. The answer on how to resolve this problem was provided. After checking all places I could think of, I cannot find what the solution to this hassle is.
Could someone please either give me the answer or provide the link where the answer is provided.
(I've had TB and FF running now for years but they have been my own installations, ie directly from Mozilla and installed in my home directory. Last night I decided to use the Firefox as installed by openSUSE 11.0 -- and the wheels fell off :'( : I cannot 'call up' FF from TB.)
Ciao.
Basil,
I can't find the post either, but I think it is:
Edit->Preferences->Config:Editor
Add/Edit
network.protocol-handler.app.ftp user set string /usr/bin/firefox network.protocol-handler.app.http user set string /usr/bin/firefox network.protocol-handler.app.https user set string >/usr/bin/firefox
-- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com
I'd tried that, before, in 10.3, and never got it to work. Sorta gave up. But, tried this, in a just-updated 11.0 - Personal Settings -> KDE components -> Component Chooser, and changed the Web Browser selection to 'firefox' (mine said mozillafirefox)
Bingo!!
I am assuming that you are talking about a KDE4 installation because I cannot find the reference to Personal Settings in KDE3. I'll keep your response in mind when I install KDE4 :-) . Thanks. Ciao. -- If you don't succeed you run the risk of failure. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Rich Gregor wrote:
Basil Chupin wrote:
Apologies for asking this question.
Not too long ago someone had a problem of Firefox not being executed when s/he clicked on an URL mentioned in a msg in Thunderbird. The answer on how to resolve this problem was provided. After checking all places I could think of, I cannot find what the solution to this hassle is.
Basil,
I can't find the post either, but I think it is:
Edit->Preferences->Config:Editor
Add/Edit
network.protocol-handler.app.ftp user set string /usr/bin/firefox network.protocol-handler.app.http user set string /usr/bin/firefox network.protocol-handler.app.https user set string >/usr/bin/firefox
I'd tried that, before, in 10.3, and never got it to work. Sorta gave up. But, tried this, in a just-updated 11.0 - Personal Settings -> KDE components -> Component Chooser, and changed the Web Browser selection to 'firefox' (mine said mozillafirefox)
Bingo!!
OK, found it! The Personal Settings had me fooled. You meant Configure Desktop where KDE Components are found :-) . I'll be re-installing 11.0 on another set of HDs later so will try out what you state above. Thanks for this. Ciao. -- If you don't succeed you run the risk of failure. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Saturday 21 June 2008 06:23:57 am Basil Chupin wrote:
OK, found it! The Personal Settings had me fooled. You meant Configure Desktop where KDE Components are found :-) .
In KDE3 classic style menus it is "Personal Settings (Configure Desktop)" In new SUSE style it is only "Personal Settings". -- Regards, Rajko http://en.opensuse.org/Portal needs helpful hands. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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Basil Chupin
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Rajko M.
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Rich Gregor