Install/Remove Firefox on Ubuntu

Ubuntu Linux OS is free and comes with many free applications. Mozilla Firefox is among many. Since Mozilla Firefox team comes up with their latest browser version every six weeks, so it is must to update to latest version. However there is no auto update option available to install newer version for Ubuntu and requires manual update.

There is an easy way to update using command prompt. First download the new version and save it in the directory Place>Home Folder. Then go to Applications>Accessories>Terminal and paste the following command

if [[ ! -f /usr/bin/firefox ]]; then sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install firefox; fi && if [[ -e ~/.mozilla ]]; then cp -R ~/.mozilla ~/.mozilla.backup; fi && sudo tar -jxvf firefox-3*.tar.bz2 -C /opt && rm firefox-3*.tar.bz2 && sudo mv /opt/firefox/plugins /opt/firefox/plugins.backup && sudo ln -s /usr/lib/xulrunner-addons/plugins /opt/firefox/plugins && sudo dpkg-divert --divert /usr/bin/firefox.ubuntu --rename /usr/bin/firefox && sudo ln -s /opt/firefox/firefox /usr/bin/firefox

Give password if required and restart Firefox.

If you want to Uninstall any version of Firefox then follow command as below

sudo rm /usr/bin/firefox && sudo dpkg-divert --rename --remove /usr/bin/firefox && sudo rm -r /opt/firefox

Convert Your Laptop into a Wi-Fi HotSpot

Connectify is a Windows 7 tool used specifically for Virtual Wi-Fi system. This tool helps to convert your very own Laptop into a Wi-Fi service provider easily. Encrypted with WPA2 protocol implements majority of IEEE 802.11i standards. Its a Non Ad-hoc based network which serves as a regular Access point.

Any Wireless host device which has Wi-Fi specs can be connected to server running Connectify. You can check out the Supported Wireless cards to see whether your Laptop Wireless card supports it or not. Since it is in its early Beta, more addition of devices can be expected in near future.

Download Connectify

Google Hidden Pages

Apart from Google Search engine website there are some other sub pages available from Google prime website. These are kind of hidden to public as layman don't know about it but they exist. These pages are some how related to Special occasions, rival companies, Doodles etc. Do check out all below links

Google's Microsoft
http://www.google.com/microsoft

Google's Firefox
http://www.google.com/firefox

Google Mac
http://www.google.com/mac/

Google Linux
http://www.google.com/linux

Tribute to Mother's
http://www.google.com/moms/

Valentine Day Page
http://www.google.com/heart/heart01.html
http://www.google.com/heart/feature_cons.html

Mentaplex April Fool
http://www.google.com/mentalplex/

Google Newletter
http://www.google.com/googlefriends/archive.html
http://www.google.com/librariancenter/librarian_newsletter.html

Google Search statistics for 9/11
http://www.google.com/press/zeitgeist/9-11-search.html

Google Doodles
http://www.google.com/logos/

Google Beta logo
http://www.google.com/logos/googlebeta.jpg

Google in Hacker language
http://www.google.com/intl/xx-hacker/

Britney Spears search on Google
http://www.google.com/jobs/britney.html

Easter Egg page
http://www.google.com/Easter/feature_easter.html

Condolences
http://www.google.com/msg.html

Unclesam
http://www.google.com/unclesam

BSD
http://www.google.com/bsd

Google Zeitgeist
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist/index.html

Google help to build better Query
http://www.google.com/tour/services/query.html

XX-Elmer
http://www.google.com/intl/xx-elmer/

XX-lingon
http://www.google.com/intl/xx-klingon/

XX-Piglatin
http://www.google.com/intl/xx-piglatin/

Google Pigeon Rank
http://www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html

Googlg Gulp
http://www.google.com/googlegulp/

Aero Fox III 3.5 Firefox Theme

The word AERO is basically acronym for Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, Open. Initialy it was introduced for Windows Vista GUI. Currently Aero theme is available in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista. Segoe UI is new font used for this theme. In Windows 7 this theme came up with new visual effects and touch-friendly UI.


Impressed with Windows Aero work, Virtual Designs have come up yet with another Firefox Add-On version of their popular theme. This theme is supportable for Windows, Mac and Linux Operating systems. Its Black and Blue contrast blend with a little Apple touch is gorgeous.

Install Aero Fox III 3.5

Download McAfee VirusScan Plus 2010

McaFee Virus Scan Plus 2010 includes Anti-Virus, Anit-Spyware, Firewall and Site Advisor. This product comes with 3 User license for free. It is an official trial and is valid for 12 months. Virus scan 2010 version adds ratings to websites to avoid online dangers. 24/7 online protection is available with daily updates at no charge. Supports Online Messengers like AOL, Yahoo and MSN; Email Programs like Outlook, Eudora and Netscape.


Requirements: Windows 2k3 SP4, Windows XP SP1, IE 6.0 or later/Firefox 1.5 or later.

Follow DataSheet

Go to Download Page (Requires free registration)

10 Lucky Google Waver's Announced

Today we are happy to announce the 10 lucky winners of Google Wave invitations which started on 31st October and lasted till 5th November. All the invitees have been invited and please be patient as it will take 2-3 days on Google Wave Team behalf to activate your Google Wave Account. Lucky ones are

1. manuellac@gmail.com
2. smellysausages@me.com
3. wayne.kirschling@colorado.edu
4. kluzuma_v2en@hotmail.co.uk
5. ali.hammadbaig@gmail.com
6. limfoo@gmail.com
7. luca78b [at] gmail [dot] com
8. borisquezadaa@gmail.com
9. thearabi.com@gmail.com
10. nigelbrooks2@gmail.com

Download GMail's w.r.t range

After introducing Google Gears for offline availability of Emails, GMail comes with new download options. These download Options allow us to specify a range for emails to download like in days, weeks, months or even years. Select the range and you're ready to download. To access this feature go to Settings>Offline>Download Options.


This option is available only when you have enabled Offline GMail. Check out Google Offline Gears to enable it. This will allow speedier Offline access with rich customization. Since using just Offline Gears don't tell you which mails are being downloaded, However this downloading option will let us to download latest emails or any required range of Emails for offline access.

Is this the New Firefox 3.5.5?

Mozilla Firefox team is yet to announce the official Firefox 3.5.5 but there are some leaked versions available. Just to remind you Firefox 3.5.6 is still due on 15th December.



However this version is NOT official and not yet announced by Firefox Team. Bugzilla shows only four fixes are expected in this latest version 3.5.5 and there are no official notes available yet. Some of the anxious Firefox fans can give it a try.

Download Firefox 3.5.5

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Facebook Dislike Add-On

If someone posts a link on Facebook whether its picture, video or article you can comment it, like it and share it. But what if the link is disgusting and you don't like it? There should be also be a thumb down link, isn't it. Firefox Add-On does it.

Facebook Dislike is a Firefox Add-On which places a 'Dislike' link to thumb down any article/pic or video next to 'Like' link to show your opinion to the submission.


Requirements: Firefox 2.0-3.6*

Get Facebook Dislike Add-On

Firefox Batch Image Downloader

Quick Image Downloader is a Firefox AddOn use specifically for downloading multiple images from a single web page in one go. These images are saved into a directory you choose. It also downloads hidden files from a web page which are not directly accessible. It can download JPEG, PNG, GIF format images. Just click on a little download arrow button on the status bar and select the directory to store photos.


Requirements: Firefox 1.5-3.7a1pre

Install Quick Image Downloader

Free Download Accelerator for Linux/Windows

SKDownloader is a freeware download accelerator for Linux and Windows Platform. It is java based and have special installers. It includes


1. Downloading same file in parts to maximize speed.
2. Pause/Resume Support.
3. Redirection support.
4. HTTP/ FTP support.
5. Proxy support.
6. Schedule event support.
7. IE/Firefox integration.
8. Auto update.
9. GUI/CLI interface.

Requirements: Java 6.0

Download SKDownloader

Download Windows 7 RDC 7.0 for XP & Vista

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 7.0 enables to use new Remote Desktop Features. These features introduced in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are available for computers running Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1/SP2. RDC 7.0 allows to take advantage of rich advanced features like Media Player Redirection, True Multi-Moinitor support etc while connecting to Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 via Windows XP or Vista.

Update for Windows XP
Update for Windows Vista
Update for Windows Vista x64

Create Ubuntu 9.10 Live bootable USB

Pendrivelinux team has come up with a new tool to run live Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 from your USB Flash Drive. Follow the instructions below

1. Download USB bootable Flash Drive Tool
2. Extract contents to your PC
3. Place Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 ISO file in the extracted folder (U910p folder)
4. Double Click U910.bat
5. Follow screen instructions and restart system
6. Be sure to change First boot device to USB in BIOS settings