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==Background==
==Background==
Many users prefer the internal XUL file picker to the GTK file picker. In some cases, the XUL picker performs better than the native GTK equivalent. This preference allows you to choose between the native file picker for your OS or desktop, or the internal XUL version.
Many users prefer the [[:Image:Xulpicker.png|internal XUL file picker]] to the GTK file picker. In some cases, the XUL picker performs better than the native GTK equivalent. This preference allows you to choose between the native file picker for your OS or desktop, or the internal XUL version.


==Possible values and their effects==
==Possible values and their effects==
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==Related bugs==
==Related bugs==
* [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=326227 Bug 326227 - option to disable the GTK filechooser on request]
* [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=326227 Bug 326227 - option to disable the GTK filechooser on request]
* [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=333653 Bug 333653 - <nowiki>[FIX]</nowiki>Add pref to control which filepicker is used]
* [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=333653 Bug 333653 - &#91;FIX&#93;Add pref to control which filepicker is used]


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 14:43, 30 December 2011

Background

Many users prefer the internal XUL file picker to the GTK file picker. In some cases, the XUL picker performs better than the native GTK equivalent. This preference allows you to choose between the native file picker for your OS or desktop, or the internal XUL version.

Possible values and their effects

True

Use the system file picker if available. (Default)

False

Use the XUL file picker even if a system file picker is available.

First checked in

2006-04-11 by Boris Zbarsky

Has an effect in

Linux versions of:

  • Mozilla Firefox (trunk builds after 2006-04-11)
  • Mozilla Thunderbird (trunk builds after 2006-04-11)
  • SeaMonkey (trunk builds after 2006-04-11)

Related bugs

External links