Category Archives: Firefox

Posts about my Firefox extensions or the Firefox browser in general.

Released: Modify Headers 0.7.1.1

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Gareth

Bug fix release: #24593: Addon toolbar is displayed after marking it closed when new window is opened Please download from Mozilla Addons.

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Vote for your Favourite

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Gareth

Voting is now open for a Modify Headers icon. Pick the one you like the best by Wednesday November 9, 2011.

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An Icon for Modify Headers

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Gareth

It’s time for Modify Headers to have it’s own icon. I have started a project at crowdSPRING.com asking designers to provide ideas for an icon from which the best one will be chosen. The project will run for two weeks … Continue reading →

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Released: Modify Headers 0.6.12 and 0.7.0beta1

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Gareth

There are 2 releases this week. Version 0.6.12 provides backwards compatibility for Firefox 3.0. Versions 0.6.8 – 0.6.11 used a native JSON library not bundled with Firefox 3.0. Version 0.6.12 of Modify Headers is the last version that will support … Continue reading →

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Modify Headers Roadmap 2011

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Gareth

Here is a summary of the main releases expected this year for Modify Headers: 0.6.10: Seamonkey 2.0 support, re-sizable columns, improved JS code. Currently available in the beta channel. 0.7.0: Header sorting and re-ordering, icon in the Addon/Status bar. A … Continue reading →

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Released: Modify Headers Version 0.6.9

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Gareth

Version 0.6.9 of Modify Headers has been released and is available at addons.mozilla.org. This version fixes two problems from 0.6.8: Open-As-Tab has been re-established. The Modify Headers window can now be resized.

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Problems with Modify Headers 0.6.8 Window

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Gareth

A fair few people have contacted me regarding some of the changes in Modify Headers 0.6.8. So here is an update regarding the changes and what is happening to fix them. Change 1: Not allowing the Modify Headers window to … Continue reading →

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Firefox Addons Update

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Gareth

I’ve been getting a few requests for an update on Modify Headers, so here we go: Follow occasional updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/modifyheaders The update for Firefox 4 is complete. Before submitting to Mozilla, the export/import facility is getting a … Continue reading →

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Using XUL prefwindow and prefpanes

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Gareth

The combination of <prefwindow> and <prefpane>‘s provides Firefox addon developers with an effective mechanism for creating a preferences dialog. The best example of <prefwindow> usage is the Firefox options dialog. This tech note will focus on getting all the elements … Continue reading →

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Firefox 3.6 Compatibility

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Gareth

Quick update on Firefox 3.6.  Modify Headers and XHTMLMP have both been successfully tested in beta 4.  The max version for each has been bumped at AMO and both are now available for install into 3.6. Initial Mailfrom testing has … Continue reading →

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