CNN crashes my Linux/Firefox browser

[Peter]

On Tue, 9 May 2006, Rick Tomaschuk wrote:

> Well now I've installed Macromedia flash player and I have the same
> problem with Firefox 1.5.0.2 as with 1.0. I use macromedia to look at
> theweathernetwork.ca. If I disable java anad javascript the problem goes
> away. This is new as of the last week since I've had flawless
> performance with Firefox 1.0 till now. I still need java to access other
> sites...

I have Javascript on and Flash on, but I use the Flashblock extension so 
Flash does not start right away. Try to load this extension imho, and 
set it to work (you will see a 'f' icon in Flash windows, they will play 
only after you click on it).

Peter
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