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Firefox 134 includes some handy updates for Linux users
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Firefox-134-Offers-Improvements-for-Linux-Version
#Firefox #Mozilla #Linux #browser #touchpad #popup

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Crossposted from a community manager's post: https://reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/1hwd6u7/join/_mozilla/_to/_test/_the/_new/_firefox/_address/_bar/

Hi r/firefox 👋,

The address bar is one of the most prominent areas in any browser, and Firefox is no exception. Understanding its importance, the Firefox team has been working on a set of complementary features designed to improve discoverability and security of the Firefox address bar.

With this set of features landing in Firefox Beta 135, we need your expertise to help us test these enhancements by participating in this campaign, which will be live on January 9th! 

The top 5 contributors will each receive a $50 voucher to shop at Mozilla’s swag stores as a thank-you for your efforts. 

Have any questions about this campaign? Join us on Matrix or comment down below!

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#Firefox 135 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing with XZ Packaging on Linux and Many Other Changes https://9to5linux.com/firefox-135-is-now-available-for-public-beta-testing-with-xz-packaging-on-linux

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Mozilla

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In the year of #manifestV3 #Firefox lost 25% market share

https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/in-the-year-of-manifest-v3-firefox-lost-25-market-share/11787

#privacy #FOSS #Mozilla

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#Mozilla #Firefox 134 Is Now Available for Download with Support for Touchpad Hold Gestures on #Linux https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-134-is-out-with-support-for-touchpad-hold-gestures-on-linux

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware

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Whether Matt Mullenweg likes it or not, #Wpengine does not owe #Wordpress *any percentage of money. Being that Wordpress is opensource.

Apparently there was a time himself where Mullenweg himself even acknowledged that this was true. What has come of the #CEO of Wordpress in these modern times.

Apparently, he wants Wpengine to contribute to Wordpress, but if Wordpress is opensource, they don't *have to contribute, but they can. That's the point of opensource. If you want paid that badly it shouldn't be an opensource project. Or find another way to get paid. Like he could try #ads or something it doesn't have to be like this.

Imagine if #Mozilla #Firefox asked every single browser #fork to pay them, and to contribute, and that they had to do so. Or every #google #Chromium fork.

What he is asking for is anti opensource. If he wants capitalism, he should be maintaining software with that type of licensing.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/is-matt-mullenweg-the-mad-king-of-wordpress/ar-AA1weOu4

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From https://reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/1hokr0c/mozilla_chair_pay_vs_firefox_market_share_2023/m4aca4j/:

Total 2022 pay: $6,903,089
Total 2023 pay: $6,260,072 - a $643,017 decrease
Base chair pay: $600,000
2023 chair bonuses and other incentives: $5,622,600

Sources:

For comparison, here are other executive salaries ($0 bonuses for each)

Executive name Title Total Pay (2023)
MARK SURMAN PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 715,143
J. BOB ALOTTA SVP, GLOBAL PROGRAMS 508,138
ANGELA PLOHMAN COO, SECRETARY & TREASURER 452,234
ASHLEY BOYD SVP, GLOBAL ADVOCACY 427,701
ZHILUN PANG DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 273,069
DAVID WALKER SENIOR COUNSEL 268,565
LAINIE DECOURSY DIRECTOR, ORG EFFECTIVENESS 267,028
JUAN BARANI SENIOR DIRECTOR, GIFT PLANNING 262,879
STEPHANIE WRIGHT SR PROGRAM MANAGER, MOZFEST 236,785
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Solution: I just needed to disable Firefox Color in about:addons.

I set a theme with Firefox Color, I tried changing the theme in settings to light or dark but neither work. I'm wondering if there are other ways to do so in Firefox that I could try. I'm on zen browser which is why it may not have worked.

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Les infos sur le nouveau #gouvernement vous gonflent…?
Vous frôlez l'indigestion médiatique…?

Nos bénévoles ont mis à jour #Proutify, l'extension #firefox (et #chrome) qui met des prouts dans les noms des puissants.
(oui, c'est du vent, mais ça soulage !)

À retrouver sur notre célèbre site Framaprout : https://framaprout.org/fr/

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Solved: It turns out I needed to add https:// to the redirect URL. I now edited the redirect to be this:

{
    "createdBy": "Redirector v3.5.3",
    "createdAt": "2024-12-25T00:25:04.487Z",
    "redirects": [
        {
            "description": "sh.reddit.com submission page",
            "exampleUrl": "https://old.reddit.com/r/firefox/submit?selftext=true",
            "exampleResult": "https://sh.reddit.com/r/firefox/submit?selftext=true",
            "error": null,
            "includePattern": "https://.*?reddit.com/((r|u|user)/.*?/submit.*)",
            "excludePattern": "",
            "patternDesc": "",
            "redirectUrl": "https://sh.reddit.com/$1",
            "patternType": "R",
            "processMatches": "noProcessing",
            "disabled": false,
            "grouped": false,
            "appliesTo": [
                "main_frame"
            ]
        }, 
    ]
}

Using the Redirector addon, I wrote a redirect from a Reddit submit page to the new new Reddit submit page but it doesn't work when I go to https://old.reddit.com/r/firefox/ and click "submit text", it just takes me to https://old.reddit.com/r/firefox/submit?selftext=true despite the link working in the example box.

Reproduction: Install the addon, save the following as a json file, click on addon icons and select "edit redirects", then click import to select the json file.

{
"createdBy": "Redirector v3.5.3",
"createdAt": "2024-12-22T15:43:42.356Z",
"redirects": [
{
"description": "sh.reddit.com submission page",
"exampleUrl": "https://old.reddit.com/r/tds_roblox/submit",
"exampleResult": "sh.reddit.com/r/tds_roblox/submit",
"error": null,
"includePattern": "[a-z]+?:\\/\\/.+?reddit.com\\/((r|u|user)\\/.+?\\/submit.*?$)",
"excludePattern": "",
"patternDesc": "",
"redirectUrl": "sh.reddit.com/$1",
"patternType": "R",
"processMatches": "noProcessing",
"disabled": false,
"grouped": false,
"appliesTo": [
"main_frame"
]
},
{
"description": "Old Reddit",
"exampleUrl": "https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit",
"exampleResult": "https://old.reddit.com/r/reddit",
"error": null,
"includePattern": "[a-z]+?:\\/\\/.*?\\.reddit\\.com\\/(((r|u|user)\\/.*)|$)",
"excludePattern": "[a-z]+?:\\/\\/.+?reddit.com\\/((r|u|user)\\/.+?\\/submit.*?$)",
"patternDesc": "",
"redirectUrl": "https://old.reddit.com/$1",
"patternType": "R",
"processMatches": "noProcessing",
"disabled": false,
"grouped": false,
"appliesTo": [
"main_frame"
]
}
]
}
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A few days ago, I was complaining about Firefox on Android draining battery in the background even though it was set not to run in the background. After more than a week of using Iceraven, this issue has not occurred. Maybe it's too soon to celebrate, but...

#Firefox #Iceraven #Browsers #Android

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Tell me your memories of using firebug.

https://getfirebug.com/

#webdev #firefox

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Tab Groups is getting enabled in desktop nightly by default. No news on mobile yet, but it's a step in the right direction.

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In the open source world, there’s a saying that “given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow.” At Bugzilla, we’ve taken this principle to heart with our belief that “bugs are ...

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Illustration of overlapping browser windows with Ecosia's logo, a tree graphic, Firefox's logo, and the text "Together for a better web," alongside a search bar with a green cursor.

Your tech choices matter more than ever. That’s why at Mozilla, we believe in empowering users to make informed decisions that align with their values. In that spirit, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Ecosia, a search engine that prioritizes sustainability, and social impact.

Did you know you could choose the search engine of your choice right from your Firefox URL bar? Whether you prioritize privacy, climate protection, or simply want a search experience tailored to your preferences, we’ve got you covered.

Ecosia goes beyond data protection by addressing environmental concerns. Every search made through the search engine contributes to tree-planting projects worldwide, helping to combat deforestation and regenerate the planet. Ecosia planted over 215 million trees, across the planet biodiversity hotspots, making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change. Just like Mozilla, they are committed to creating a better internet, and world, for everyone.

Together, Mozilla, Firefox and Ecosia are contributing to a web that is more open and inclusive, but above all — one where you can make an informed choice about what tech you use and why. Your tech choices make a difference.

As Firefox and Mozilla continue to champion user empowerment and innovation, we invite you to join us in shaping a web that makes the world better. Together, let’s make a positive impact — one search at a time.

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I don't want text to be unloaded from pages because then I can't see all the results on the CTRL F box. This happens on Discourse forums and New New Reddit (its too bad they removed the 2018 redesign).

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Good news! Iceraven isn't draining my battery, so I'm back to Firefox

Bad news! The Vivaldi sync is still out of order...

https://vivaldistatus.com/

#Vivaldi #Iceraven #Firefox #Browser #Browsers

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What is the Firefox Profiler? The Firefox Profiler is a performance analysis tool designed to help developers understand and optimize the performance of websites and Firefox itself. It allows you ...

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