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Submitted by lap4fsf on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 13:21

[GNU FSDG] Abrowser suggests websites which can install non-free addons.

Project:Trisquel
Version:7.0
Component:Programs
Category:bug report
Priority:blocking
Assigned:leny2010
Status:by design
Description

In Abrowser's 'Preferences' menu, the 'Security' tab lists the following websites which has permission to install addons, without issuing any warnings to user, Under 'Exceptions...' button. (See the attached image.)

[1] addons.mozilla.org
[2] marketplace.firefox.com

These websites host non-free addons/plugins along with the free counterpart. Remove these websites and replace them with websites that suggest exclusively free addons/plugins.

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leny2010:
Mon, 07/13/2015 - 00:49
Assigned to:anonymous» leny2010
Status:active» by design

Yes, addons from the Abrowser Addons site are actually downloaded from those servers. 'Suggestion' or 'steering towards' is more than just using the name. This is working as designed.