[Tfug] Iceweasel and Google Browser Sync on Sun Etch

[Robert Hunter]

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On Thu, Dec 13, 2007 at 05:24:54PM +0000, Earl wrote:
> I tried to install the Google Browser Sync on Debian Etch on my Sun
> 64 bit.  I got the message that I need to install Firefox 1.5 or
> later.  I have Iceweasel 2.0.0.10.  Has anyone else run into this
> problem.  I'm in the process of moving and have my 1386 Etch machine
> packed already so can't check on that.

I've experienced the same thing while installing add-ons for
Iceweasel.  It has to do with the name your browser is identifying
itself with.  Here's a workaround:

1) go to about:config ( just enter that as the URL )
2) filter for "agent"
3) change the value of the key "general.useragent.extra.firefox" from
   "Iceweasel" to "Firefox"

Voila!  now your add-on should install.

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RH
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