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User #26362 555 posts
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Hi everyone, I've made a usage tool item extension for Firefox available at netusage.mozdev.org  See screenshots The extension is designed to support any ISP that has an XML feed of their usage page, but it currently only supports: Bigpond Netspace iiNet Internode (not flatrate yet) OptusNet Swiftel (need the usage limit details manually entered) aaNet (need the usage limit details manually entered) Exetel (need the usage limit details manually entered) TPG (need the usage limit details manually entered) Pacific (need the usage limit details manually entered) If you want to use it with your ISP, please whim me the details (sample XML, URL of the feed) and I'll add support for it. The more the merrier. Thanks! |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 3pm AEST
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User #12637 1664 posts
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very nice, gonna give it a try right now :) -edit Just noticed it only supports Netspace and maybe Bigpond, any chance you could implement Westnet's XML, theres a thread regarding it here  .if theres anyway you could do that it would be greatly appreciated. |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 4pm AEST
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I'll have a look when I get home. |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 5pm AEST
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User #25097 172 posts
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It looks nice, but I get an error when I add the item to the toolbars. I get some javascript error. |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 5pm AEST
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That looks fantatsic! It's a pity iiNet don't have an XML feed, though... :( |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 7pm AEST
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Zylix writes... It looks nice, but I get an error when I add the item to the toolbars. I get some javascript error. I get that too, the extension requires XPCOM to be installed. However, i have no idea what it is, and i cannot seem to find a link for it anywhere :( |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 8pm AEST
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Zylix writes... It looks nice, but I get an error when I add the item to the toolbars. I get some javascript error. nexx writes... I get that too, the extension requires XPCOM to be installed. However, i have no idea what it is, and i cannot seem to find a link for it anywhere :( The XPCOM part of the extension should be installed as well with the tool item. I tried installing it on a fresh copy of firefox 0.8 and it didn't give me any error. Could you give me: - The firebird/firefox version and operating system you're using - Any other extensions you installed - The javascript error message - The ISP you tried to use it with Thanks! |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 9pm AEST
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Dylan R writes... That looks fantatsic! It's a pity iiNet don't have an XML feed, though... :( I can try to extract the numbers from a their html usage page, provided the page have: - Current Peak/Off-Peak usage - The monthly quota for Peak/Off-Peak If you are interested, give me a whim Thanks |
posted 2004-Feb-23, 9pm AEST
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Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.6) Gecko/20040206 Firefox/0.8 OS = Windows XP ISP = Bigpond Message: users.bigpond.net.au/nex...emp/exterror.png 
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posted 2004-Feb-23, 10pm AEST
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dep` writes... Just noticed it only supports Netspace and maybe Bigpond, any chance you could implement Westnet's XML, theres a thread regarding it here. The westnet system seems to be more complicated as it requires a private key and this is an open source program. I have however emailed James to enquire on my options. |
posted 2004-Feb-24, 10am AEST
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nexx writes... Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.6) Gecko/20040206 Firefox/0.8 OS = Windows XP ISP = Bigpond Message: users.bigpond.net.au/nex...emp/exterror.png Should be fixed now - Took half an hour to figure out it was a typo on one of the variables :/ Install the new version at netusage.mozdev.org/installation.html
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posted 2004-Feb-24, 11am AEST
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i cannot, for the life of me get this damn extension working :( I tried to download the updated version, it said it installed but still the same error. So i thought it may not have overwritten the .jar file, unable to find a working url to save the xpi file, i deleted the jar file and then the browser didnt load :) Changing the chrome.rdf and deleting the .mlf files meant the browse now loaded, but even with a fresh install + profile the extension says it installs but no files are put anywhere and it doesnt show up in the installed extensions list o.O Hope i can get this worked out because it looks like a such a damn cool extension! /me cries |
posted 2004-Feb-24, 1pm AEST
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User #12637 1664 posts
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^critter writes... The westnet system seems to be more complicated as it requires a private key and this is an open source program. I have however emailed James to enquire on my options. thanks :) |
posted 2004-Feb-24, 2pm AEST
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nexx writes... I tried to download the updated version Whoops... My bad - I neglected to upload the updated package - firefox got confused and still thought the install finished :/ wait a few hours for the file to be mirrored around the world and try to click install again. netusage.mozdev.org/installation.html You don't need to uninstall/delete the old version - the new version overwrites the old files after restart. |
posted 2004-Feb-24, 4pm AEST
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Ok, got the latest version. It's reporting my bigpond usage at -588600% However when i hover my mouse over it, it shows how much i've downloaded correctly. I'm on the 10gb unlimtied* plan btw. Edit:it appears to be dividing by -1 instead of 10000, because the xml from bigpond is stating my quota as -1 I altered isps.js and hardcoded xpLimit as 10000 it works fine for me now. But of course that's only for people on the 10gb plan. Great Extension! I've also customized for myself :D users.bigpond.net.au/nexx1/temp/mybar.png 
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posted 2004-Feb-24, 7pm AEST
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I temporarily hacked together a fix. In isps.js I just hardcoded my limit to 10000 I changed the section xpUpload: '/bigpond/usage/account/upload', xpDownload: '/bigpond/usage/account/download', xpLimit: '/bigpond/usage/account/limit' to xpUpload: '/bigpond/usage/account/upload', xpDownload: '/bigpond/usage/account/download', xpLimit: 10000 problem solvered users.bigpond.net.au/jac/usage.jpg  :D EDIT: damn, beaten by nexx (by 1 minute!) EDIT2: Also, I noticed that when you go over your limit and you're on BPA, it still shows an off-peak reading for excess usage which will obviously be 0. Kinda annoying having an extra 0 there for no reason. I had a look and fixed it up. I changed these lines in usagebtn.js: } else if (mbremaining < 0) { with (document.getElementById('usagedet ails-remainpo')) { style.display = 'none'; value = ''; }; with (document.getElementById('usagedet ails-excesspo')) { style.display = ''; value = Math.abs(mbremainingpo); }; To this: } else if (mbremaining < 0) { with (document.getElementById('usagedet ails-remainpo')) { style.display = 'none'; value = ''; }; with (document.getElementById('usagedet ails-excesspo')) { style.display = ''; value = ''; }; |
posted 2004-Feb-24, 7pm AEST
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^critter writes... I've made a usage tool item extension for Firefox available at netusage.mozdev.org Would this work with Netscape 7.2? |
posted 2004-Feb-25, 11am AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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Thanks for the fixes guys! nexx writes... it appears to be dividing by -1 instead of 10000, because the xml from bigpond is stating my quota as -1 I've added code to check for the -1 from bigpond, should be alright in the next version... Great Extension! I've also customized for myself :D Just out of curiosity, did you edit the XUL file or use userContent.css? Maybe I should look into separating the styles in XUL into a CSS stylesheet Jac writes... } else if (mbremaining < 0) { with (document.getElementById('usagedet ails-remainpo')) { style.display = 'none'; value = ''; }; with (document.getElementById('usagedet ails-excesspo')) { style.display = ''; value = Math.abs(mbremainingpo); }; I also noticed the extra 0 in your screenshot - it was caused by another typo. the mbremaining should read mbremainingpo, which should always be 0 for plans that don't have off peak - which in turn would hide itself. But anyway, the end result of both fixes is the same for you :) FrankO writes... Would this work with Netscape 7.2? No, unfortunately it wouldn't as 7.2 does not support customizable toolbars. You should get firefox, as Netscape browser has reached its EOL. |
posted 2004-Feb-25, 12pm AEST
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User #12637 1664 posts
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any luck with the westnet xml feed yet ? |
posted 2004-Feb-25, 2pm AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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dep` writes... any luck with the westnet xml feed yet ? Unfortunately, due to the open source nature of the project, using westnet's XML feed will not be an option. So, Plan B: Does westnet usage page have: - both offpeak/on-peak usage limit - your current offpeak/on-peak usage displayed on the same page? If you're willing to provide me more info and help with testing etc, please whim me |
posted 2004-Feb-25, 7pm AEST
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^critter writes... Just out of curiosity, did you edit the XUL file or use userContent.css? Maybe I should look into separating the styles in XUL into a CSS stylesheet I edited the XUL file while i was poking around the jar, also replaced the bargreen.png and made it blue instead :) Although i suppose i shuold create userchorme.css entries so future versions of this wonderfull extension dont need to be 'hacked' to look the same. UserChrome.css Code: #usageprogressbar{ -moz-border-radius: 0px !important; } #usagebtn-container{ background-color: transparent !important; border: none !important; } |
posted 2004-Feb-25, 8pm AEST
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User #24768 2650 posts
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Awesome work dude, thanks :) |
posted 2004-Feb-26, 4pm AEST
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User #4696 3980 posts
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Working good with iiNet :] Are you able to make it so you can like right click it and refresh now sort of thing? |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 11am AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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Conor O'Flaherty writes... Are you able to make it so you can like right click it and refresh now sort of thing? Clicking on the usage bar refreshes now -- is that what you want? Similarly clicking on the percentage goes to the usage page. |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 3pm AEST
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version 0.3.6 still seems to be dividing by -1 ??? |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 3pm AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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nexx writes... version 0.3.6 still seems to be dividing by -1 ??? it should've check for that and automatically changed it to 10000... Does the bigpond XML file look like this snippet? <account> <number>000000</number> <limit>-1</limit> or something else - cause it was how I tested it against... |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 4pm AEST
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Edit: Nevermind it seems to work now when i downloaded it again :/ |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 4pm AEST
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User #39016 20 posts
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Thank you so much this extension is outstanding. :) |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 7pm AEST
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User #25097 172 posts
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Got it working now. Its very nice. |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 8pm AEST
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User #33728 12758 posts
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very clean very nice, 2 thumbs up. |
posted 2004-Feb-27, 8pm AEST
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User #43096 13 posts
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Just to let all you Optus people know, the URL for your stats is here, so you might want to send ^critter some details of the page that comes up so he can include Optus stats in the extension.
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posted 2004-Feb-28, 1am AEST
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With iiNet, what about having Bliink Zone usage :p (free usuage or whatever). |
posted 2004-Feb-28, 11am AEST
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It won't let me select an ISP or change the update interval. Check it out: mahers.customer.netspace....au/disabled.jpg  Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.6) Gecko/20040206 Firefox/0.8 |
posted 2004-Feb-28, 12pm AEST
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^critter writes... I've made a usage tool item extension for Firefox How about Mozilla 1.7? |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 6pm AEST
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Conor O'Flaherty writes... With iiNet, what about having Bliink Zone usage :p (free usuage or whatever). I'll look into including it in the next release Sean Maher writes... It won't let me select an ISP or change the update interval. Check it out: Do other selection boxes in the preference work? At first glance, I'm guessing it might be a theming issue - Try switching to the default firefox theme and try again. Tropical03 writes... How about Mozilla 1.7? If there's enough requests and time I might do soemthing about it :) |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 6pm AEST
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id use it, if it supported Mozilla 1.7 :) |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 6pm AEST
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firefox 0.8, linux - doesn't even show up when enabled :( |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 6pm AEST
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^critter writes... If there's enough requests and time I might do soemthing about it :) Oh, please, YES! Firefox cant even sort the bookmarks properly! It's definitely too early to install Firefox as a full fledged browser.. |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 6pm AEST
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Mozilla'd be more use to me too(at this current point in time), so consider this a request. Great concept by the way :) |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 6pm AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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M Bison writes... doesn't even show up when enabled :( What do you mean by "when enabled"? -Does it show up in the preferences? -Does it show up on customize toolbars? - - - What would the mozilla people prefer: A tool bar? A item stuck in the corner of an existing toolbar (which and where)? |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 7pm AEST
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^critter writes... What do you mean by "when enabled"? i go to tools -> options -> extensions. Then I configure the extension as per usual (enter isp, username, password). then I press enable and then ok, and nothing shows up. |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 7pm AEST
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^critter writes... -Does it show up on customize toolbars? yes! working perfectly now. btw, you have to be root to install it. |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 7pm AEST
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The usage meter works great with iiNet. I just have a few suggestions: 1. When I hover over the usage meter could it display the last time it refreshed the statistics or better yet displayed it somewhere where I can see it when I glance at the meter. After I have my browser open for a few hours it is hard to tell if the percentage figure is accurate without doing a refresh. To be able to see the last refresh date and time would be nice. 2. Is there a way I can click a certain area and have the statistics appear in a java script popup or window so that I can study the stats as the hover over doesn't last long enough to digest all the stats. I continually have to hover over the usage meter again and again to read all the numbers and digest the information. 3. Also the rounded corners appear really jagged and look second-rate. Would be nice to have an option to just have a nice neat rectangle box around it. Thanks for all the hard work put into this application. |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 9pm AEST
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David writes... 3. Also the rounded corners appear really jagged and look second-rate. Would be nice to have an option to just have a nice neat rectangle box around it. You can do this by adding the following code to your UserChrome.css texturizer.net/firefox/edit.html #usagebtn-container{ -moz-border-radius: 0px !important; } Although an option in the program would be nice, but not really needed. |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 9pm AEST
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Thanks for the extension ^critter. I can load it in ok. It doesn't get the feed or update the meter, it just sits there "flashing". I have entered the username and password correctly and I am on the same NS plan as you but in Melb and set to update every 15 mins. Is there anything like a file that I can check? The other usage meters are operating ok. P.S. Clicking on the right hand side of the meter brings up the html page ok. WinXP - FireFox 0.8 |
posted 2004-Feb-29, 10pm AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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To mce - I was having trouble getting the usage as well. Upon investigation - it appears that netspace has disabled https access to the usage metre (which the metre uses). Patch will be dished out shortly... To David - Suggestions noted :) |
posted 2004-Mar-1, 9am AEST
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^critter writes... A item stuck in the corner of an existing toolbar (which and where)? Yeah I prefer being able to move it where ever I want so that it's not intrusive. |
posted 2004-Mar-1, 10am AEST
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What about a way to export current usage to like an XML file like MSN does with chat logs? |
posted 2004-Mar-3, 3pm AEST
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User #14510 2771 posts
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Great usage meter, but mine seems to have a problem of thinking the days remaining in my month are based off teh calender month. Im with netspace, winxp/firefox 0.8. Anyone else havin a simmilar problem? |
posted 2004-Mar-8, 11am AEST
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I've released a new version that has a lot of fixes and improvements. Version 0.4.2 - Popup tool tip now stay open for longer - Better error handling - added internode support Everyone is recommended to update to the new version! downloads.mozdev.org/net...tusagebtn042.xpi
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posted 2004-Mar-8, 6pm AEST
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3rd Iteration writes... Anyone else havin a simmilar problem? no problem with mine... try the new version, and see if there's still a problem |
posted 2004-Mar-8, 6pm AEST
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Latest version is dividing by -1 for me again :( |
posted 2004-Mar-8, 8pm AEST
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nexx writes... Latest version is dividing by -1 for me again :( bah - why does this always happen - typo again - isps.js line 50, should be if (i == -1 && m == 'qt') i = 10000; !! sorry about that, I'll re-roll a new package tomorow :/ |
posted 2004-Mar-8, 8pm AEST
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Excellent! This is exactly what I've been after, a decent, non-intrusive usage bar for Bigpond. One thing I'd like to see though - can someone here who is proficient in the code that the usagebar is written in write me a line to add to usagebtn.js that shows the daily average downloaded in the tooltip? Thanks :) |
posted 2004-Mar-8, 10pm AEST
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where does it keep the user info, cuz i wanna try uninstallin it, and reinstallin to see if i can get this monthly reset thing working... |
posted 2004-Mar-9, 10am AEST
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afaik the user information (username+password) is kept securely in firefox's own password cache. You can clear this information by going tools > options > privacy > passwords |
posted 2004-Mar-9, 2pm AEST
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ok i installed the toolbar under my mozilla firefox installation under linux, and it still reports my roll over date incorrectly... Anyone else had this problem at all? Perhaps a sample from my XML usage file could help, cuz for it to happen under both OS, there must be something funny goin on.. |
posted 2004-Mar-10, 2pm AEST
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This is awesome! Excellent work critter! :) |
posted 2004-Mar-10, 3pm AEST
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Can anyone get this thing to show Bliinkzone (unrated usage) as well as Peak/Offpeak with iiNet :p I suppose it's not important though :] |
posted 2004-Mar-10, 3pm AEST
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Thanks ^critter just installed the new version, works A-OK. One minor thing, you say "metre" a lot but it should actually be "meter". Thanks, this is one of the best, if not the best usage meter around. |
posted 2004-Mar-10, 4pm AEST
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Updated UserChrome.css code to make the usage bar look like this: users.bigpond.net.au/nexx1/temp/mybar.png #usagebtn-progress{ -moz-border-radius: 0px !important; } #usagebtn-container{ background-color: transparent !important; border: none !important; } |
posted 2004-Mar-11, 2pm AEST
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Cheers for that nexx! Since I'm with netspace, I made it fitting for the host! :) www.ayersweb.com/piedude/netspace_usage.png 
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posted 2004-Mar-11, 3pm AEST
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This is great, maybe we should make a thread "Firefox Usage Extension Hacking" and put all the hacks in there. |
posted 2004-Mar-11, 3pm AEST
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OK I did another little update to the usage bar! :) www.ayersweb.com/piedude...space_usage1.png  IF I reach 100% I will see the 'logo' and 'Netspace.net.au' :) This is fun! ;) |
posted 2004-Mar-11, 10pm AEST
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OK I thought I would start making some other usage indicators for other ISP. Here is one for Internode: www.ayersweb.com/piedude...ernode_usage.png  (yes its an edited pic BUT I had to do edit it so you could see what it would look like! Look at the Netspace on to see running properly!!!):) I might start a new thread so IF you want you can D/L them! Once again a big thanks to ^critter for this awesome Extension. |
posted 2004-Mar-12, 8am AEST
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Got it. Seems to work well. I have a green bar that is stuck on 8% though the dtat updates when I hover on it. |
posted 2004-Mar-12, 8am AEST
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The mods are looking good :) Conor O'Flaherty writes... Can anyone get this thing to show Bliinkzone (unrated usage) as well as Peak/Offpeak with iiNet :p It should show, under a row titled "Free" if the bliinkzone usage number is not 0 futurist writes... stuck on 8% though the dtat updates Does re-opening firefox refresh it? What should the % have been? Thanks |
posted 2004-Mar-12, 10pm AEST
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Version 0.4.5 - Fixes bigpond bug, date bug reported by 3rd Iteration, etc downloads.mozdev.org/net...tusagebtn045.xpi
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posted 2004-Mar-13, 7am AEST
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User #14510 2771 posts
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Works a treat now :D Thanks for the excellent tool and fixin the bug :) |
posted 2004-Mar-13, 8am AEST
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^critter writes... It should show, under a row titled "Free" if the bliinkzone usage number is not 0 Cool bananas. nexx writes... Updated UserChrome.css code to make the usage bar look like this: users.bigpond.net.au/nexx1/temp/mybar.png Sweet, works a charm :] |
posted 2004-Mar-13, 9am AEST
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My 8 % now reads 9% afetr multiple restarts of Firefox. The thing works great except for this one thing. |
posted 2004-Mar-13, 2pm AEST
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^critter writes... I've made a usage tool item extension for Firefox available at netusage.mozdev.org That is an excellent idea. Big thumbs up. imo the best non-replicated in or copied from other browsers idea I've seen yet! |
posted 2004-Mar-13, 2pm AEST
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^critter I just loaded V47 from your site and the following is showing in the usage popup. Image Will go back to V45 now. |
posted 2004-Mar-16, 3am AEST
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User #39579 57 posts
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Awesome program mate. It's workin fine for me, and the UI with the white background is good please don't ditch it =] |
posted 2004-Mar-16, 5pm AEST
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0.4.7 introduced some changes to allow for mozilla support. Try installing it, close firefox, then delete the folder firefox/chrome/overlayinfo That should clear the xul overlay caching... |
posted 2004-Mar-16, 7pm AEST
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Using 1.7b, how come I cannot see any extension option and I can't right click on my toolbar (File, Edit, ....) as well. Is it because of XPCOM? If yes, where can I download n install it? |
posted 2004-Apr-3, 5pm AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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EeeK writes... Using 1.7b, how come I cannot see any extension option and I can't right click on my toolbar (File, Edit, ....) as well. Is it because of XPCOM? If yes, where can I download n install it? Sorry, my fault - I forgot to update the installation link. It was installing the old version 0.4.5 which did not support mozilla :( It's now been fixed. Please follow the uninstall instructions at netusage.mozdev.org/installation.html and then click the install button again to install.btw, XPCOM is the stuff that drives every mozilla and firefox - so no need to worry about that. It comes free with mozilla and firefox :) |
posted 2004-Apr-4, 9am AEST
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User #37634 2184 posts
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Just installed 0.4.9 in my Mozilla 1.7b - works flawless! |
posted 2004-Apr-4, 9am AEST
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User #36628 9 posts
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Yup, it's workin now...but then I nearly throw my comp out of my window when I can't figure out how to get it work whereas other ppl are using it with ease....nvm that, it've passed....anyway good job ^critter! |
posted 2004-Apr-5, 12am AEST
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User #36616 190 posts
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Can I hope for a soon fixing of Internode's flatrate graph? |
posted 2004-May-2, 2am AEST
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User #23893 1234 posts
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Been using this extension for awhile, hwoever decided to up it to 0.4.9... Now it's all fubar'd in displaying in the text box :/ leet.customer.netspace.net.au/netusage.png 
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posted 2004-May-16, 3am AEST
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User #23893 1234 posts
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Edit: slow forums :P |
posted 2004-May-16, 3am AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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^..^ writes... Can I hope for a soon fixing of Internode's flatrate graph? soon, but I'm very occupied these days :( Taliesin writes... Now it's all fubar'd in displaying in the text box :/ leet.customer.netspace.net.au/netusage.png To fix, please close firefox and navigate to the main firefox/chrome directory and delete a folder named overlayinfo. Then open firefox again. |
posted 2004-May-16, 4pm AEST
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User #45136 1246 posts
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this is cool :) |
posted 2004-May-16, 6pm AEST
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User #23893 1234 posts
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^critter writes... To fix, please close firefox and navigate to the main firefox/chrome directory and delete a folder named overlayinfo. Then open firefox again. Yeah, now i got no option to add it to my toolbar anymore :( Not even after a re-install of the netusage plugin :( |
posted 2004-May-17, 3pm AEST
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Taliesin writes... Yeah, now i got no option to add it to my toolbar anymore :( did you try the uninstall instructions at: netusage.mozdev.org/installation.html then install again? |
posted 2004-May-17, 7pm AEST
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User #23893 1234 posts
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Was my remote share going bung :S Said things were delted, but upon closer inspection, it had lied! :> |
posted 2004-May-17, 9pm AEST
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User #32731 4217 posts
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Is there one for Optarse? |
posted 2004-May-17, 10pm AEST
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User #45136 1246 posts
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there already is.. |
posted 2004-May-17, 11pm AEST
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User #32731 4217 posts
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Is there anyway this extension, can log these values down. |
posted 2004-May-18, 8am AEST
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User #38536 5 posts
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Since Nestspace changed all its plan around 4.9 refueses to get any information, I tried a complete clean and reinstall still nothing. its says in the bar NaN% no colours, no day indicator, nothing, however it did manage to get the name of the new plan however no usage. 512 Maximiser Flat rate |
posted 2004-Jun-4, 12pm AEST
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User #27388 1712 posts
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good work man very happy with this program |
posted 2004-Jun-4, 1pm AEST
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User #4683 4172 posts
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Gorfob writes... Since Nestspace changed all its plan around 4.9 refueses to get any information, I tried a complete clean and reinstall still nothing. its says in the bar NaN% no colours, no day indicator, I get the same thing - I haven't even changed plans. WP says ^critter was online an hour ago so I presume he knows about it, hopefully he has plans to update it. |
posted 2004-Jun-4, 7pm AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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I'm banking on the meter to fix itself in 4 hours, If not, then I'll do something about it :) |
posted 2004-Jun-4, 8pm AEST
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User #38536 5 posts
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Ill hold you too that Ill be up at 12:00 to check too :D |
posted 2004-Jun-4, 8pm AEST
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User #4683 4172 posts
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*cough* morning :P |
posted 2004-Jun-5, 9am AEST
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User #4683 4172 posts
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Any more updates? If not I'll wait until my billing month cycles (another 4-6 days) and then let you know if it is still happening. |
posted 2004-Jun-9, 9am AEST
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User #39016 20 posts
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Critter your extension is one of the most handy add-on’s I have ever had the pleasure of using. Thank you so very much for all the hard work you have put into it. I thought I would let you know that Firefox 0.9 Final is coming out in a few days and that the new Extension manager does not work with your Extension. Here is the New Extension API documents which you might like to view so you can make sure your outstanding extension works with FireFox 0.9. forums.mozillazine.org/v...opic.php?t=73423 Also a quick note for Firefox users that the Firefox 0.9 Release Candidate is out. |
posted 2004-Jun-9, 8pm AEST
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User #21667 8241 posts
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your extension has a bug in it with bigpond now since they have changed all our download limits to 1 terrabyte. |
posted 2004-Jun-9, 8pm AEST
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Chuq writes... Any more updates? If not I'll wait until my billing month cycles (another 4-6 days) and then let you know if it is still happening. Is the bug still happening to you? It was fixed on mine the next day. Huzza writes... Here is the New Extension API documents which you might like to view so you can make sure your outstanding extension works with FireFox 0.9. Thanks, I'll try to update it within the next few days. M Bison writes... your extension has a bug in it with bigpond now since they have changed all our download limits to 1 terrabyte. How generous of bigpond! Please elaborate further - Am I correct in assuming that in the XML "-1" doesn't stand for unlimited and that now "1000000" does? |
posted 2004-Jun-10, 9am AEST
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User #20893 7736 posts
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^critter writes... I'll try to update it within the next few days. I finally found this thread and was hoping you would update it. It is one of the best extensions I have used and every day it is looked at many times. If you could update it to suit Firefox 0.9 (which is doesn't work with unfortunately) then I, along with many others would greatly appreciate it. |
posted 2004-Jun-11, 3am AEST
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Outstanding work ^critter. Useful, unobtrusive, apparently accurate. There is a cold one waiting in the fridge for you. |
posted 2004-Jun-11, 12pm AEST
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User #50586 574 posts
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Excellent Extension, works well. |
posted 2004-Jun-11, 4pm AEST
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User #26836 159 posts
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Offline writes... If you could update it to suit Firefox 0.9 i agree...top extension but i'll miss it in 0.9 :/ Any chance of it not having to update everytime i open firefox, as i open and close it quite regularly? probably not but what they hey |
posted 2004-Jun-14, 12am AEST
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Offline writes... (which is doesn't work with unfortunately) I have it working fine with the 0.9 RC1. |
posted 2004-Jun-14, 12am AEST
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User #48902 25 posts
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Not working here, Firefox 0.9 RC1. New Profile. |
posted 2004-Jun-14, 1am AEST
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User #4683 4172 posts
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I'm on Firefox 0.8, and my billing month just rolled over - unfortunately it didn't fix itself as predicted. (Still just says 'NaN%' next to a blank toolbar.) ^critter - does it store XML files on the HD at all? Do you want me to email some files to you to see if you can work it out? |
posted 2004-Jun-14, 10pm AEST
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User #7546 2471 posts
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The link to the new 0.5.0 revision is dead. downloads.mozdev.org/net...tusagebtn050.xpi
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posted 2004-Jun-15, 8pm AEST
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Twin Viper writes... downloads.mozdev.org/net...tusagebtn050.xpi Hah, that was ironic. I get a 404 error using Firefox and downloaded it no problem using Avant. |
posted 2004-Jun-15, 10pm AEST
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User #20294 5829 posts
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Can get it fine now. |
posted 2004-Jun-15, 11pm AEST
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User #7546 2471 posts
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Site just came back up..probably why. Direct link: ftp.scarlet.be/pub/mozde...tusagebtn050.xpi
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posted 2004-Jun-15, 11pm AEST
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User #20294 5829 posts
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Can't seem to get it working, it just hangs on checking for the usage. |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 12am AEST
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User #29335 3130 posts
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Mr.Phrodo writes... Can't seem to get it working, it just hangs on checking for the usage. Same :/ Bigpond Broadband, unlimited plan. |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 12am AEST
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User #26836 159 posts
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the old version used to work with 0.8, but now i can install the 0.5 version with firefox 0.9 and the options are there to configure the tool item but the item isn't listed in Customize toolbar. So I can't acutally add it to the toolbars :/ |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 1am AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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Mr.Phrodo writes... Can't seem to get it working, it just hangs on checking for the usage. By hang, I assume you mean it flashes forever? What happens if you type the incorrect password into the preferences? greg0r writes... the old version used to work with 0.8, but now i can install the 0.5 version with firefox 0.9 and the options are there to configure the tool item but the item isn't listed in Customize toolbar. So I can't acutally add it to the toolbars :/ Try: - Close firefox - Find your firefox profile folder - Open the chrome directory - Delete chrome.rdf and overlayinfo folder - Open firefox and see if it's in customize toolbar |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 9am AEST
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User #4683 4172 posts
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^critter writes... By hang, I assume you mean it flashes forever? What happens if you type the incorrect password into the preferences? Yeah, I get the same thing - it just keeps flashing. If I enter the wrong password in, it prompts you for your name and password, which I then type in correctly, and it just keeps flashing. I tried deleting the chrome.rdf/overlayinfo files as well, even though I'm with 0.8 (I've been told 0.9 isn't as good - a bit slower - so I haven't installed it yet). Sorry if it sounds like we're whinging critter - it's just that it is a fantastic little app and I want to see as many people get the benefit from it as possible! BTW: I just tried using it to check a rellies bigpond account usage - it does the same thing (keeps on flashing). This is on the same machine. |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 9am AEST
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User #7546 2471 posts
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Yeap, it flashes with the green arrow non-stop. 'Fetching usage data. Click to abort'. When the wrong username/pw is entered it says 'Login Failed. Wrong username or password.' |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 9am AEST
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User #26836 159 posts
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Yep same here, just keeps flashing when i click refresh data. |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 1pm AEST
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User #26362 555 posts
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okay, I've identified and fixed the bug which prevented people who aren't on netspace with an off-peak quota from getting usage :o I should start finding volunteers from each ISP who can test out the extension before major releases :D (anyone?) A version 0.5.1 working mirror mirror.meisterwerk.net/r...tusageb tn051.xpi
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posted 2004-Jun-16, 6pm AEST
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User #48902 25 posts
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Woot, appears to be working again over here. ISP: Internode Browser: Firefox 0.9 |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 6pm AEST
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User #7546 2471 posts
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Nice work critter. All fine and dandy once again. |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 6pm AEST
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User #26286 3755 posts
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woot must be a new version that came out few moments ago Gomo |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 7pm AEST
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User #4683 4172 posts
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Great stuff critter. Working fine now! Let me know (email/whim) if you want me to test future versions - I have access to both Netspace and Bigpond accounts. |
posted 2004-Jun-16, 10pm AEST
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User #23855 46 posts
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i am still having problems adding it to the toolbar. does not seem to appear at the customize toolbar screen. I can set my user details at the extension menu though. Tried deleting chrome.rdf and overlayinfo folder but it still doesnt appear. |
posted 2004-Jun-17, 1am AEST
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User #4683 4172 posts
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sconn writes... i am still having problems adding it to the toolbar. does not seem to appear at the customize toolbar screen. I can set my user details at the extension menu though. This will probably sound obvious, but (a) Is the extension enabled (not just installed but enabled as well) and (b) have you restarted Firefox? What versions of Firefox/Usage meter? |
posted 2004-Jun-17, 10am AEST
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User #23855 46 posts
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oh.. thanks for the help. all i did was disabled the extension and reenabled it. restarted firefox and it worked. Thanks |
posted 2004-Jun-17, 1pm AEST
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User #30075 60 posts
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Very nice, critter. Great work. |
posted 2004-Jun-17, 5pm AEST
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User #42630 748 posts
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Ive installed and enabled this extension but for some reason i still cant see it? can anyone help me out? thanks |
posted 2004-Jun-17, 6pm AEST
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User #20294 5829 posts
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Have you added it to your toolbar? You need to right click on the toolbar and go to customise and drag it to where you want it placed. |
posted 2004-Jun-17, 6pm AEST
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