Have Firefox Use Ubuntu's Notification System

- Firefox's notifications are not very elegant. They do not use the operating systems native notification system and stick out like a sore thumb.
- This guide will configure Firefox to use Ubuntu's notification system.
- The plugin used works for all versions of Ubuntu, not just 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope.

Step 1: Disable The Old Notification System
In Firefox's URL bar type about:config

- ignore the warning message


- Type browser.download.manager.showAlertOnComplete in the filter bar.
- Set the Value to false

Step 2: Download The FirefoxNotify Plugin

- You must check the"Let me install this experimental add-on" box to download the add-on.

Step 3: Restart Firefox

- Now Firefox will use Ubuntu's notification system.

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