#Firefox 134.0.1 is out now to fix a startup crash affecting some users upgrading from Firefox 133, an issue where search engine selection menus and context menus could be broken if a user had previously reverted to an earlier version, and UI hangs happening on YouTube and Google Docs in some situations https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/134.0.1/releasenotes/

#Mozilla #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Linux

#Linux Weekly Roundup for January 12th, 2025: #Firefox 134 and 135 beta, #Debian 12.9, #Budgie 10.10 goes #Wayland-only, #RaspberryPi 5 16GB, lots of #KDE goodies, #Flatpak 1.16, #COSMIC Alpha 5, #Tails 6.11, #Scribus 1.6.3, #Calibre 7.24, #Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on the HiFive Premier P550 RISC-V board, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-january-12th-2025

#OpenSource #FOSS

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

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!

#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

#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

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

From page 54 of https://assets.mozilla.net/annualreport/2024/b200-mozilla-foundation-form-990-public-disclosure-ty23.pdf

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:

• 2023 finances (direct PDF link)
• Previous finances
• Browser market share

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

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.

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/

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"
]
}
]
}

Tell me your memories of using firebug.

https://getfirebug.com/

#webdev #firefox

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

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.

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).

#Firefox 133.0.3 is out now with fixes for missing scrollbar in the Library window, such as when viewing History or Bookmarks, blurry line drawing on some Canvas elements when hardware acceleration is enabled, and other issues https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/133.0.3/releasenotes/

#OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Mozilla #Linux

https://windowsreport.com/mozilla-firefox-removes-do-not-track-feature-support-heres-what-it-means-for-your-privacy/