javascript malfunction in IE and firefox

[gits]

Is it possible to change a value in about:config (firefox) automatically? I mean when the page is loaded, with a javascript function I change "dom.allow_scri pts_to_close_wi ndows". If it is not possible, then I have to write a notice at the end of the page and alert the user that "exit" function may not work in firefox

it would work but not silently ... the user has to confirm that change and so you cannot rely on that ... here is a link for the usage of the mozilla PrivilegeManage r ...

kind regards

[mahmoodn]

After my last post, I thought it is not suitable to change someones settings in an embedded manner.

I think there is no need for close button. The tab has a close button for itself.

Thanks,

[acoder]

Yes, that's more like it. No need for tricks and hacks for something which doesn't give any/much benefit.

[Ciary]

for a comparison of window.close in all (latest) browsers.

• opera 9.6 will allow it. i dont know if that can be changed.
• safari and chrome wont whatsoever. as with opera i dont know if it can be changed.
• firefox3 wont allow it but will if changed in config
• IE7 will show a warning messagebox and will ask if its ok to continue
• for IE8 i have no idea but i guess the same as IE7

but as said, window.close is useless