Firefox is just not the same...

Rip Vega · Dec 12, 2008

...and it's not all bad.

Got my MBP yesterday and so I love it though there are a few things that will take some getting used to. Like the location of the @ and # keys for example.

However, Firefox isn't quite the way I'm used to and I wondered if this is a Mac thing or something wrong with my installation.

My Bookmarks Toolbar will only display Text, not icons.
My Aging Tabs extension will only display monochrome tabs not coloured tabs.

Many thanks.

dtravis7 · Dec 12, 2008

I never paid much attention but you are right. Here is a URL to an Plugin for Firefox on OSX that gives the Bookmark Toolbar icons. Looks nice.

Download Bookmark Toolbar Icons 0.1.1 - Firefox add-on that allows you to display on the Mac some bookmark toolbar icons. - Softpedia

The pic below is what Firefox looks like with that plugin installed.

The Tabs you said was a plugin. I don't have that on my PC or Mac so don't know.

CrimsonRequiem · Dec 12, 2008

I don't even have my bookmarks like that because I think it's hideous. >_<"

dtravis7 · Dec 12, 2008

The OP Asked for help. I showed him how to get what he wants. People all have different tastes and have a right to have it the way they want it.

I really don't even use Firefox but keep it around for some sites and to help other users having issues.

Each to their own I always say.

Rip Vega · Dec 12, 2008

dtravis7 said:
I never paid much attention but you are right. Here is a URL to an Plugin for Firefox on OSX that gives the Bookmark Toolbar icons. Looks nice.

Download Bookmark Toolbar Icons 0.1.1 - Firefox add-on that allows you to display on the Mac some bookmark toolbar icons. - Softpedia

The pic below is what Firefox looks like with that plugin installed.

The Tabs you said was a plugin. I don't have that on my PC or Mac so don't know.

Thanks for finding that.

Unfortunately it's not compatable with the latest Firefox.

Guess I'll live with it's hideousness for a while

dtravis7 · Dec 12, 2008

Then why Am I running it here? I always have the latest Firefox. It runs fine.

3.0.4 is not the latest? I hope you are not running that Beta because 3.0.4 is the latest release of Firefox and it runs fine with it.

Rip Vega · Dec 12, 2008

That's odd.

It told me it can't be installed as it's not compatible with 3.04!

dtravis7 · Dec 12, 2008

I got mine from the Softpedia USA server after clicking the Download link. It went right in. I am running a Power PC G5 iMac though but I doubt that is the issue and it installed fine and works fine as you can see from that pic. Strange indeed. For some reason I had to close Firefox and open it again. The first time I tried clicking on the download nothing opened.

Rip Vega · Dec 12, 2008

Just tried the RO server too - same result. This is very odd and somewhat annoying.

Also tried from Mozilla. Same result!

GRRRRR!

dtravis7 · Dec 12, 2008

I am going to fire up my Intel Mac and try it there. Will get back to you.

dtravis7 · Dec 12, 2008

Ok, Updated Firefox to 3.0.4 on Intel Mac Mini and downloaded the file. Installed first time. Strange.

joshbrez · Dec 12, 2008

Rip Vega said:
Like the location of the @ and # keys for example.

What's weird about the location of the @ and # keys? They are above the 2 and 3 keys, respectively, just like on any normal keyboard.

xcaliber · Dec 12, 2008

has anyone had a problem with firefox 3 and the trackpads forward and back functions. the 3 finger forward and back function works fine in everything else (finder, safari, camino, etc...) but does not work with firefox. I posted on the firefox forum and have not received an answer to this yet. other than that i dont really have any issues with running firefox in osx. its just annoying to have a trackpad that has the ability to navigate back and forward but still have to click the forward and back buttons in the browser. any thoughts?

cwa107 · Dec 12, 2008

xcaliber said:
has anyone had a problem with firefox 3 and the trackpads forward and back functions. the 3 finger forward and back function works fine in everything else (finder, safari, camino, etc...) but does not work with firefox. I posted on the firefox forum and have not received an answer to this yet. other than that i dont really have any issues with running firefox in osx. its just annoying to have a trackpad that has the ability to navigate back and forward but still have to click the forward and back buttons in the browser. any thoughts?

The trackpad gestures are only available on programs that specifically support them. The latest Firefox beta has full support for the trackpad gestures.