1. "
C'mon now, version info's in Help, then About."
In the old Firefox it was, and I could find it no problem...
But in the new Firefox, I cannot find "Help"; even when I click "Open menu" help isn't listed..
There are no menu titles at top left.
2. "
The old FF came up because you launched it from (I suspect) the menu."
I used the "Browse" icon on the desktop.
The same happens when I use the "Menu->Internet->Firefox" entry..
I'd expect these to launch the new Firefox.
3. "
Anytime you edit program files, make certain the application's *closed."
I'll try to remember that.
4. "
Doing so would make the old build use components in the new FF settings folder. This you wanna avoid."
What is the "SO" that doing "would make the old build use components in the new FF settings folder"?
5. "
With this setup you simply drag the binary to your desktop and avoid any menu launchers."
What is the "THIS SETUP" to which you refer?
Sorry if I'm sounding pedantic, but I was educated in Physics, Engineering, Maths, and being SPECIFIC was trained into me for years.
Was also once a "Trainee Training Officer" where we trained Supervisors [and me] how difficult it is to give written instructions that others will have no difficulty following.
6. I'm guessing that if I "drag the binary" [ i.e. /usr/lib/firefox/firefox-bin?] to the desktop, and use that to launch the new Firefox, I won't get the warning that displays that it's launching the binary of the old Firefox, and asking if I want to save a copy of that binary file [so far I always cancel this].
When I use ROX and left-click on /usr/lib/firefox/firefox-bin the new Firefox launches, with no warning dialog.
7. The new Firefox won't play the 1st video I tried at
www.youtube.co.uk
There's a warning that "the plugin is vulnerable and should be updated" [Adobe Flash].
I'm about to use "GetFlash" to install "flashplayer11-11.2.202.466
DONE.
Will post this and then click OK.
Still doesn't work; will save session changes and reboot.
Videos now play just fine.
8. I'm unable to get "Open menu->Preferences->General->Startup->When Firefox starts" to accept "Show my windows and tabs from last time".
It's stuck on "Show my home page".
At least it has accepted
www.ixqick.com as my home page.