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Old 02-11-2005, 12:05 PM   #1
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I installed firefox and thunderbird and I want it so when I click on a link in gaim or whatever it opens it in firefox or an email addy to open up in thunderbird. Should be easy, just dont know how
 
Old 02-11-2005, 12:06 PM   #2
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edit your preferences and add them
 
Old 02-11-2005, 03:30 PM   #3
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Theres no option to add it in
 
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Go to the thunderbird website and there are links to help with adding in the commands.
 
Old 02-11-2005, 07:27 PM   #5
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There is an option in GAIM that lets you select what browser to use to open it up. Just point it to the firefox directory
 
  


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