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Re: Firefox is too eager



On 03/14/2013 11:43 AM, Joel Roth wrote:
Hi list,

There are some recent behaviors that I find invasive:

When I open a link in a new tab, I often get a new
window as well, frequently to the same site, that
I have to close.

Some are windows from news sites, asking me to subscribe.

When I roll over a link, it often pops up a window,
small or large, that I have to close.

I feel I am not in control (sort a Windows/Mac thing
where the behavior is what the developer wants to
give me) not what I specifically ask for.

What are my alternatives to get a more user-driven experience?
Is this all coming from Javascript?  Is there a general way to solve
the issue, or do I need to research specific add-ons for
popups, rollovers, etc., etc.

I already use and like links2 for some purposes.

Thanks,

Joel
Hello

i am used to use Firefox in Slackware, and Iceweasel in Debian; the add-ons in Slackware are from Mozilla; but add-ons in Debian are from Debian. The difference is that add-ons coming from Debian are more trusted, in my point of view. In Slackware, it appears a tab from no-script with a script on it, and no-script is allowed by default. It does not happen with Debian.

Your browser seems, like if it has been compromised, please wait for a more technical response. I do not know how deep it could be.

bye.


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