Project 4A: Installing Firefox Extensions

One of the coolest things about Firefox is that it allows you to further expand its functionality by adding various extensions. These extensions include all sort of things; many are quite functional, while others are just plain fun and goofy. They range from blog-writing tools to image viewers. For this project, however, we will be installing a blog editor called ScribeFire (Figure 4-8) that allows you to write entries, log in to your blog, and upload your new addition. All of this is available at the click of a button from an icon in the bottom-right corner of the window.

The ScribeFire extension installed in Firefox

Figure 4-8. The ScribeFire extension ...

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