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Firefox 2.0

Table of Contents What is Firefox 2.0? What are the System Requirements? Is There Anything I Should Know Before Installing Firefox? How Do I Install Firefox 2.0? How Do I Use Firefox 2.0? How Does Firefox 2.0 work with Mircosoft Windows Vista?? How Do I Uninstall Firefox 2.0 for Microsoft Windows XP? How Do I Uninstall Firefox 2.0 for Microsoft Windows Vista? How Do I Get Product Updates? How Do I Get Help?

To install Firefox 2.0 visit the FireFox Site

 

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I.  What is Firefox 2.0?

This software is developed by the Mozilla Foundation established in May 30 2007, with start-up support from America Online's Netscape division, the Firefox Foundation  to maintain this open-source software project. Firefox 2.0 is the current fully tested Internet browsing, email and instant messaging software suite from Firefox. It includes:

• a web browser capable of displaying various documents found on the Internet. It incorporates Java support and data encryption for secure on-line services. It can also launch other programs to view Web documents that it cannot display.

     
• Multimedia players for audio/video playback and plug-ins such as Adobe Flash and Shockwave Player can be found on this CD.

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II. What are the System Requirements?

• A Pentium 233 processor high speed Celeron and AMDK processors will be equivalent to a Pentium processor (Recommended: Pentium 500MHz or greater).
• Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows XP operating system with 64MB of RAM (Recommended: 128 MB RAM or greater).
• Full (typical) installation on a Windows NT/2000/XP system requires 52MB of hard-disk space.
• You must have Internet access provided by any Internet service provider or an other service provider. Internet dial-up access to the University of Florida campus and the Internet is also available through GatorLink's Dial-up Service. The University's Division of Housing provides network services (DHNet) to its residents.  Check with its offices for more information.
• You must have a modem with a networking software package to use a modem dial-up service. The Windows operating system provides this software. A network adapter with networking software is required to use DHNet's ethernet port service.
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III. Is There Anything I Should Know Before Installing Firefox 2.0?

You should be aware of the following recommendations prior to installing Firefox 2.0?

• If you uninstall an earlier version of Firefox, restart your system before installing Firefox 2.0. Files might exist that cannot be deleted until your system is restarted.

 
• Read the Software License Agreement. It explains your rights to use the product and informs you of the products copyrights.

 
• Restart the computer after installing Firefox 2.0.

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IV. How Do I Install Firefox 2.0?

• Begin by clicking the Install Button at the top of this page
  
  
• The FireFox 2.0 setup wizard will begin, click Next to continue
  
  
  
  
• The Firefox 2.0 setup wizard will then prompt for the liscense agreement, click Next to continue
  
  
  
  
• The Firefox 2.0 setup wizard will then prompt for your setup type. Either Custom or Standard (Standard is the default and the one suggested), click Next to continue
  
  
  
  
• The Firefox 2.0 setup wizard will then install Firefox 2.0 on your computer, you do not need to click any buttons.
  
  
  
  
• The Firefox 2.0 setup wizard will then complete the install and clickFinish to use the program
  
  
  

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V. How Do I Use Firefox 2.0?

Most of the functions of Firefox 2.0 can be learned through trial and error. Many of the buttons are self explanatory. If you do not understand a particular function, Firefox 2.0 maintains a large documentation library on-line covering topics including 'How to use Firefox'. This information can be viewed by selecting Help Contents from Firefox 2.0's Help menu while your computer is connected to the Internet. We recommend using these menus to learn how to use Firefox 2.0.

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VI. How Does Mozilla 2.0 work with Microsoft Windows Vista?

As of now Firefox 2.0 works with Microsoft Windows Vista. However, with Microsoft Windows Vista being a newer operating system certain compatibility issues may present themselves when running Firefox 2.0 on Microsoft Windows Vista. If any errors should occur please call the UF Computing Help Desk at 392-HELP (4357).

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VII. How Do I Uninstall Firefox 2.0 for Mircosoft Windows XP?

1. Click on the Start button. Select Settings and then Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Add/Remove Programs shortcut.
3. Scroll down the list of installed applications.
4. Select Mozilla Firefox (2.0 provided on this CD).
5. Click on the Add/Remove button.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. We recommend restarting the computer after removing a program.

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VIII. How Do I Uninstall Firefox 2.0 for Mircosoft Windows Vista?

1. Click on the Blue Start Orb button in the bottom left hand corner
2. Select Control Panel.
3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Programs and Features shortcut.
4. Scroll down the list of installed applications.
5. Select Mozilla Firefox (2.0 provided on this CD).
6. Click on the Uninstall button at the top of the screen.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
8. We recommend restarting the computer after removing a program.

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IX. How Do I Get Product Updates?

Firefox 2.0 is developed through the Mozilla Foundation and is under constant development. The latest versions of this program are available at the following locations:

• Firefox's Home Page at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
  
• On the UF Software CD -- However, the UF Software CD, which is distributed through the University of Florida Bookstore, is only updated periodically and therefore may not have the most current version.

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X. How Do I Get Help?

Any questions concerning this CD can be directed to the UF Computing Help Desk. The UF Computing Help Desk is located at HUB 132 at the University of Florida. You can reach the Help Desk by calling (352) 392-HELP (4357) or by sending an e-mail to helpdesk@ufl.edu For additional technical information, visit Firefox's Support page at: http://www.mozilla.com/support/. You can access the program's documentation through the Help menu.

For assistance installing this program or using this CD-ROM, please contact the UF Computing Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP (4357).

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