FireFox Installation on School Comps

mholt · 01-18-2006, 03:43 PM

Hey,

I downloaded the FF 1.5 install file onto the student file server in my folder at school.

Now my question, how can I use this - and only me, preferably - amazing browser at school without the facutly knowing?

And let me say this, the school computers here are VERY insecure... getting into the DOS prompt and registry is easy, so a little install not too bad?

Also, I would prefer to use Firefox instead of the Netscape 4.1 they have -_- (about 6 years old)

Thanks,
-Matt

HHDomains · 01-18-2006, 03:45 PM

If you do it without the faculty knowing you are risking suspension.
Why would you even consider doing something so foolish just to view the internet with a different browser?

If you think this browser is so great then do something productive and convince the faculty to use it system wide.

Just because a system is insecure it doesn't give you the right to manipulate it.

The Equivocate · 01-18-2006, 04:34 PM

Don't waste your time installing it - just get Firefox Portable and use that.

Epic · 01-18-2006, 04:51 PM

Yeah it seems most school computers have an ancient version of Netscape...

I'd like to install Firefox on some of them but I've never tried

jstep · 01-18-2006, 04:52 PM

Firefox portable, on a usb drive, very easy

oliciv · 01-18-2006, 05:12 PM

So you're asking how to install unapproved and potentially insecure software on a school computer, right?

If the school network gets comprimised because of a security hole in Firefox, who do you think will be getting suspended?

smub · 01-18-2006, 05:53 PM

i'd use portable usb if i hav to use it

you can get suspended for that .. so you might want to be careful

DN Tycoon · 01-18-2006, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by compuXP

Hey,
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I downloaded the FF 1.5 install file onto the student file server in my folder at school.

Now my question, how can I use this - and only me, preferably - amazing browser at school without the facutly knowing?

And let me say this, the school computers here are VERY insecure... getting into the DOS prompt and registry is easy, so a little install not too bad?

Also, I would prefer to use Firefox instead of the Netscape 4.1 they have -_- (about 6 years old)

Thanks,
-Matt

Your asking for advice on how to do something that is illegal I suggest you edit your post and act like you never created this thread.

Your friendly law enforcement agent, AWI

mholt · 01-18-2006, 06:53 PM

Heh, okay.

Somebody care to enlighten me on how to... A) Contact system network admins, and B) Use Firefox portable?

I would LOVE to use this most very effective and secure and fast and easy to use web browser at school

HHDomains · 01-18-2006, 06:56 PM

I doubt very much anyone here will know how to contact the system admins at your school.
Go throught the proper channels. Ask a teacher.

mholt · 01-18-2006, 07:46 PM

K fine, so why do you always look at the negative things?

Sorry but recently I've noticed you do a lot of bashing, if you did NOT notice I asked another, more DOMINANT question, what is Firefox portable and where do I get it? You need to look at the more positive things, don't point out the negative so much

It doesn't do much good and just makes people feel bad

HHDomains · 01-18-2006, 07:48 PM

You can take it however you like.
You post here asking advice on a possibly illegal activity and you want positive feedback?

DN Tycoon · 01-18-2006, 07:51 PM

Firefox portable

This should help you out Comp

mholt · 01-18-2006, 08:03 PM

Oooo thanks

I'm definately trying this!

Peter · 01-18-2006, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by compuXP

I would LOVE to use this most very effective and secure and fast and easy to use web browser at school

Last year firefox had more bug reports announced than internet explorer did.

RickM · 01-19-2006, 12:02 AM

Firefox portable is great, i use it in college and it works like a charm...you can also use portable thunderbird and openoffice (you will need a 512mb usb stick though).

Epic · 01-19-2006, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by filth@flexiwebhost

Last year firefox had more bug reports announced than internet explorer did.

At least they fix the bugs more frequently

Morph · 01-19-2006, 12:58 AM

I use portable FF, its all good.

oliciv · 01-19-2006, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by filth@flexiwebhost

Last year firefox had more bug reports announced than internet explorer did.

He's a fanboy, his brain won't even read that

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=158973

Quote:

At least they fix the bugs more frequently

At the expense of proper testing

mholt · 01-19-2006, 03:01 AM

What's your problem? Is all you can say about me negative and against me?

Venolus · 01-19-2006, 04:29 AM

Anyways, They cant trace me doing installs in my college, i always take sessions of other unknown students..

HHDomains · 01-19-2006, 05:03 AM

It must be nice that your conscience will allow you to get others in trouble. It's a sad world we live in.

LeetPCUser · 01-19-2006, 06:41 AM

Our computers have IE6 as standard but they have a folder with IE6, Netscape, and even FIREFOX! I know, it is awesome. Although, I don't think anyone except us nerds know this.

mholt · 01-19-2006, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by HHDomains

It must be nice that your conscience will allow you to get others in trouble. It's a sad world we live in.

I'm not going to ask what you mean by that...

Thread may be locked now.

oliciv · 01-19-2006, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by compuXP

Thread may be locked now.

See previous backseat mod comment

01-18-2006, 03:43 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
mholt DNOA Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,040	FireFox Installation on School Comps Hey, I downloaded the FF 1.5 install file onto the student file server in my folder at school. Now my question, how can I use this - and only me, preferably - amazing browser at school without the facutly knowing? And let me say this, the school computers here are VERY insecure... getting into the DOS prompt and registry is easy, so a little install not too bad? Also, I would prefer to use Firefox instead of the Netscape 4.1 they have -_- (about 6 years old) Thanks, -Matt

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The Equivocate Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,578	Don't waste your time installing it - just get Firefox Portable and use that.

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01-18-2006, 06:53 PM	THREAD STARTER #9 (permalink)
mholt DNOA Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,040	Heh, okay. Somebody care to enlighten me on how to... A) Contact system network admins, and B) Use Firefox portable? I would LOVE to use this most very effective and secure and fast and easy to use web browser at school

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01-18-2006, 07:46 PM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
mholt DNOA Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,040	K fine, so why do you always look at the negative things? Sorry but recently I've noticed you do a lot of bashing, if you did NOT notice I asked another, more DOMINANT question, what is Firefox portable and where do I get it? You need to look at the more positive things, don't point out the negative so much It doesn't do much good and just makes people feel bad

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DN Tycoon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,130	Firefox portable This should help you out Comp

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mholt DNOA Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,040	Oooo thanks I'm definately trying this!

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