Holger Metzger Posts NS 7.0 "Compact" Version

Holger Metzger: Netscape 6/7 + Mozilla Tips and Tricks has posted his CCK Version of Netscape 7.0 Final. He calls his version "Compact" , and it is a 15 MB download. Read his description of the Compact Version HERE

Ramona

 

Ramona

I downloaded the 15 (14.9) version and tried to install it. Got a window that said wrong size- download again. I tried again and it said download complete at 5 megs or so. It also said wrong size- download again.

 

Hi Bmoore1129,

Have you tried the download again? I think his server must really be busy, because it took me 3 attempts before I was able to get the full download.

Let me know, if you are still unsuccessful.

Thankx!

Ramona

 

No trouble downloading on this end. Have you tried one of the mirror sites?

tranquilo

 

Has anyone tried this version for a few days? I am building a computer for a friend in a couple of days and will install someones stripped down version and jsut wondering about this one.

Thanks
erg

 

I went back and DL'ed the 10 Meg version. Worked OK....I don't need all the other stuff anyway.

Thanks Folks.....

 

Thanks for the reply. I'll have to read up on the 10 meg version

 

Updated "Compact" Version

From Holger Metzger's site: http://www.hmetzger.de/net7comp.html

Netscape 7.0 Compact

News:

- 09/15/02: New version available: Removed the AOL client Detection Tool and the German language files from the package, thus resulting in a smaller download size (13 MB). Added a comparison chart.

- 09/13/02: New tweaks to the installation file. AOL Instant Messenger is a completely optional component now.
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Ramona

 

Thanks. That is interesting. I loaded the Metzger version on that last puter I built and liked it fine. Saveing a couple of mor megs is a plus. I just order a laptop and will try this new version on it.

erg

 

Hi erg,

Let us know what you think, if you do try the updated Version.

I'm running it now, and it's smooth sailing for me...

I didn't find AOL in my Internet Options|Trusted Sites this install! That's a definite plus.

Ramona

 

How safe is this version from a security point of view?

I want to install it on a network but will like to know if it can be trusted since it coming from an individual not a corporation. Even though it is very nice as I am experiencing on my pc.

JagmoN

 

Hi JagmonN,

Netscape 7.0 has the Mozilla Referer Privacy Leak, explanation HERE.

The workaround as follows (courtesy of tranquilo)

Add the following to your user.js or prefs.js file.

user_pref( "capability.policy.default.Window.onunload ", "noAccess ");

user_pref( "network.http.sendRefererHeader ", 1);
0 = don't send any referer header
1 = send referer only on clicks
2 = send referer on image requests (default, do not use)

However, if any sites break, you may have to remove the "referer" pref from your prefs.js/user.js file.
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As to trusting a Version which has been CCK'd by an individual for Corporate use, I can't advise you. You will have to use your own judgment.

Ramona

 

Turning off Format Flow

Ramona I thought you were offline and just sent you a PM. Now that you are out and about, I read this line on Metzers site:
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In MailNews: Classic Linebreak (Format=Flowed display disabled: see the difference: format=flowed on | format=flowed off)
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Is there a way to chane it in his first version or only in the Compact one

erg

 

Hi erg,

This is Holger's first Version, so maybe you're thinking about the SillyDog701 Streamline Versions?

You probably can use the same script in your user.js for the other Version, if the above is true. Maybe you can clarify the exact Version to which you're referring?

Thanks!

Ramona

 

I am sorry but I looked at so many I forgot which one I used. I THINK I install the full final version of 7.0 final. I know it shows about 24 mb when I look at it's properties. One more quick question. How would be the best way to uninstall what I have and install the compact version


erg

 

erg, my friend,

Click on Help
About Netscape

That will tell you the Version you are running.

For a "Clean" install look HERE.

If you have any question, please post back.

Ramona

 

Before installing the latest "Compact" release, (9/17/02) download and read the "readme.txt" file on the ftp site.

The Windows Version is the: NS7SetupC.exe, 13876 KB.

I note that the System Requirements recommended by Holger Metzger are:

*Windows 95, 98, or 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
*Intel Pentium class (or compatible) 600 MHz (or faster) processor
*196MB RAM
*28 MB of free hard disk space

Netscape Minimum Requirements:
*Windows 95, 98 or 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
*Intel Pentium class (or compatible) 233 MHz processor
*64 MB RAM
*28 MB of free hard disk space
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Also noted that Beatnik is included in this version. I personally would not opt for Beatnik, as my experience has been less than desirable with this media player.

Ramona

 

Ramona, you said, regarding the Mozilla Referer Privacy Leak,

Could you or tranquilo explain that further? http://members.ping.de/~sven/mozbug/refcook.html says this:
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Workarounds

Pick one:

* Install a fixed version of Mozilla (newer than 2002-09-17).
* Create a file user.js in your profile folder (the one with the prefs.js file).
(snip)
Put the following line in the file to disable the HTTP_REFERER header completely:
user_pref( "network.http.sendRefererHeader ", 0);
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What's wrong with just entering the line user_pref( "network.http.sendRefererHeader ", 0); as recommended?

 

The only problem with shutting off the referrer entirely is that it may break some sites that use it for things like downloading... Since there is no method to toggle it on/off from within the browser* you will have to restart N7/moz, reload the page, then accomplish what you originally intended. Of course, if you never come across any site that uses the referrer in this way, feel free to shut it off completely As always, it depends on where you go on the net.


*Beonex 0.8.1 has several custom options in edit/prefs to deal with the referrer problem. Beonex is based on Mozilla 1.0.1, as is N7.

tranquilo

 

Thank you.

I changed my Mozilla user.js entry from 0 to 1 as follows:

user_pref( "network.http.sendRefererHeader ", 1);

I didn't add the other entry.
user_pref( "capability.policy.default.Window.onunload ", "noAccess "); because from what I could gather at http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=145579 and through NG searches, that was an alternate fix and nowhere did I see it suggested to use both..

EDIT: Just thought it was important to mention that the latest version of Netscape 7.0 Compact already includes the http referrer fix !
See http://www.hmetzger.de/net7comp.html
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News:
- 10/02/02: New version available: Existing Realplayer will not be reconfigured, new aboutage, minor tweaks in the config.ini, new installer (the previous one didn't remove the extracted files in the temp folder).
- 10/01/02: Downloads are working again!
- 09/17/02: Fix for the http referrer issue incorporated. New version with the fix available.
- 09/17/02: New version available: replaced Netscape Live Audio with the Beatnik Player Plugin (better sound quality).