Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Debian and Firefox

I think that Debian takes issue with the FF logo which is a registered
trademark and not in compliance with Debian's policies. Mozilla would not
allow Debian to remove the logo and keep the name. There is bad blood is all
you can be sure of and if you mention FF to a Debian user you are likely to
get a tongue lashing and told that Ice Weasel is FF. The Thunderbird client
is Icedove.

Here is how to add real FF to Lenny:
http://www.deviceguru.com/adding-real-firefox-to-debian-lenny/

I would just use Ice Weasel which is the easiest solution. If you use Debian
you have to get used to their rigidity, so you might as well start by using
what they offer.

Roy

2009/12/8 Scott <scottro@nyc.rr.com>

>
>
> On Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 12:11:28AM -0500, J wrote:
> > On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 23:43, Scott <scottro@nyc.rr.com<scottro%40nyc.rr.com>>
> wrote:
> > > Nope, he'll get ice weasel. Some garbage between Debian and Mozilla.
> > > Thunderbird is called something else too---hrrm, I've forgotten, oh,
> > > Icedove--and seamonkey is iceape.
> > >
> > > With enemies like these, why do MS/Apple need friends?
> >
> > Ugh... why can't these people be adults instead of acting like whiny
> > children who don't want to share their toys...
>
> Heh, because apparently skilled developers lack other skills. cf ESR in
> the famous how to ask questions page.
>
> >
> > sigh... given the amount of zealotry that the general Debian
> > community espouses, this really does not surprise me...
>
> I'd be surprised if you were surprised. :)
>
>
> --
> Scott Robbins
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> guys noticed that?
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>
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