Robrrt

I’d rather save that real estate for my browser window. Besides, Fx has an extension for most of the toolbar features. Let’s take a look:

  • Google Search

Fx already has a search box. Why add another? Plus, the standard search box can be configured to operate with an armload of search engines other than Google.

  • Autolink

Most features already present on a current Google search.

  • WordTranslator

That may be useful for some people, but not enough for me to take up space on my browser window. Besides, I have enough trouble with the English language as it is.

  • AutoFill

Do you really want an extension that saves your credit card info, while transmitting other info back to Google?

  • SpellCheck

This is the only feature worth having the extension on my browser. OTOH, its good brain exercise to actually crack open a dictionary once in a while.

  • PageRank Display

I already have an extension that puts PR and Alexa in my status bar, again, saving browser real estate.

  • Highlight Search Terms and Word Find Buttons

Hint: just press Alt/F.

Just another tool for the Google assimilation of the world, but what do I know?

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One Response to “Google Toolbar for Firefox? No thanks”

  1. Itsa

    Well, I agree and it’s precisely one of the reasons why we wanted Firefox in the first place. Why would I want another IE? Now, do you know where they stashed the vanilla Firefox with no frills?


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