Waterfox Classic has many unpatched security advisories. The only choices there are "All Windows" and "Quit."ĭid I do something incorrect when I made the. Waterfox Classic is a legacy web browser for older systems and those that require use of XPCOM and XUL extensions. Waterfox Classic will still not permit me to make it a favorite by right-clicking on the icon.
#WATERFOX CLASSIC BROWSER HOW TO#
I read the instructions on how to do this, and here is the file I created:ĥ Exec=/home/kathleen/waterfox-classic/waterfoxĦ Icon=/home/Kathleen/Pictures/waterfox icon.jpeg I did some reading and discovered I had to create a file called sktop and place it in the folder. Waterfox, a fork of the Mozilla Firefox browser, is designed for greater speed and privacy, as well as compatibility with older add-ons. When I ran the "gsettings" command to show the order of all my launcher icons so that I could rearrange the order via terminal, the Waterfox Classic program did not show up at all. It's also stuck in that position at the very bottom of the launcher.
#WATERFOX CLASSIC BROWSER UPDATE#
If you would like to update to a new version, simply download the new WaterfoxClassic AppImage. This is entirely optional and currently needs to be configured by the user. Thereafter it's been on the launcher at the very bottom, and right-clicking shows I cannot make it a favorite. If you want to restrict what WaterfoxClassic can do on your system, you can run the AppImage in a sandbox like Firejail. It also protects you from malicious programmes like malware that drain your battery. It prevents trackers from following you around the internet and collecting data about your browsing habits and interests without interfering with site operation. In order to start the program initially, I had to go into the Waterfox files and click the executable. Waterfox's Enhanced Tracking Protection safeguards your privacy while you surf. However, Waterfox Classic 2020.07.1 has given me a big problem. Waterfox does not record and transmit any data from your browser activity. You do not have to worry if someone sees what you are doing on the internet. It creates an easy way for you to browse the internet without thinking of anything. Chrome gave me no trouble, and I can mark it as a "favorite," which allows me to rearrange its position on the launcher. Waterfox is a web browser that fits the way you want it. Other than its name in the menu at the top of the main window, its no different. Early this week I installed Ubuntu 20.04.1, a fresh installation. This browser is based on the current Firefox and works in exactly the same way.