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Books About the Firefox Web Browser

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The following collection of books dig deep into the Firefox browser, uncovering its vast capabilities.

Hacking Firefox

"They dreamed of a better browser . . . and before you could say "explore no more," Firefox was born. But already you want more. Tighter security, greater functionality. A custom installation for Linux. Maybe even that unique extension you've always dreamed of creating. Well, if you want to tweak the Fox, here are over 400 pages of ways to do it. From hacking profile settings to cracking links and cleaning out the cookie jar, this is the stuff that puts you in control. Step-by-step instructions for these hacks and dozens more..."

Firefox for Dummies

"Firefox For Dummies gives you the inside scoop on the exciting new browser from the Web wizard that got it started. The book's author, Blake Ross, began developing Firefox as a teenager. Once available to the world, the simple and powerful tool was an instant hit claiming a sizable share of the Web browser market with over 140 million downloads. In this book Blake not only gives you the lowdown on how to use Firefox for safe Web searching, but he also shares his insight into how the product came to life..."

Firefox and Thunderbird

"If you are new to Firefox and want to see what all the buzz is about, Firefox and Thunderbird: Beyond Browsing and Email is the guide that you need. By focusing on how to configure and customize Firefox and Thunderbird, this book will show you how to quickly get a hold of the less intuitive features that most new users struggle to figure out. You will discover which of Firefox's many options should be adjusted, which shouldn't, and how to locate many hidden preferences that will ultimately create a better browsing experience. The author's tips and tricks will teach you how to adjust the browser's appearance and behavior, and how to install the most popular extensions to maximize the browser's performance..."

Mozilla Firefox

"This brand new book to the Shelly Cashman Series provides content on the popular open source Firefox browser and can be bundled with any concepts or office textbook."

OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox And Thunderbird, For Windows

"The three leading open source alternatives to Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and Outlook are OpenOffice.org, Firefox and Thunderbird. If you are looking to make the migration to these open source applications, Sams Teach Yourself OpenOffice.org 2, Firefox and Thunderbird All in One will help you throughout your entire transition. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to: Write words with Writer. Crunch numbers with Calc. Impress audiences with Impress. Find your inner artist with Draw. Enhance your work with OpenOffice.org's other features. The included CD will provide you with the complete OpenOffice.org installation for Windows, Linux and Macintosh platforms, as well as the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird."

Firefox And Thunderbird Garage

"Enter your Firefox and Thunderbird Garage ...where you master the incredible free software that's helping millions of people use the Web and email faster, more efficiently, and more safely. Your guides know Firefox and Thunderbird better than anyone. They're the Mozilla insiders who helped create them—sparking a new Internet revolution, in which real people take back the Internet from monopolists, spammers, and spyware artists! The basics are just the beginning: this book shows how to customize and extend Firefox and Thunderbird so they'll work exactly the way you want, and do more than you ever thought possible..."
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