John Gregory wrote:
> I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a number
> of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver annoying sound
> and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a year ago, I
> downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian search site; it was
> rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE that I made FF my
> default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've added so far are that
> adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>
> But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it was
> prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did anything
> with FF other than follow the instructions when initially installed. I
> assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks from IE and I did so.
>
> My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select the
> "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import "My
> Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a chance I'll
> get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to synchronize these two
> browsers since I do see a chance that I might still want to view certain
> sites in IE. Would I simply use the "Import" feature of both any time I
> want to synchronize?
>
> P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
> permanently?
>
>
There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks
synced. But, you might want to take a look at a program
called PowerMarks - it is an excellent search tool and can
be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.

Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that
you've started using a version you had on your machine for a
while. If not, you should do so before you get too involved
in fine-tuning an older version

There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose
to view any page in ie simply by choosing that option from a
right click menu.

Louise

"John Gregory" wrote in
:

> My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I
> select the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I
> want to import "My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I
> have or is there a chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have
> the freedom to synchronize these two browsers since I do see a
> chance that I might still want to view certain sites in IE. Would
> I simply use the "Import" feature of both any time I want to
> synchronize?

Using Firefox to import IE favorites creates a subfolder of bookmarks
called "From Internet Explorer". So none of your existing Fx bookmarks
should be overwritten, but you certainly can wind up with a lot of
dupes.

I'm afraid I don't know of an effective way to keep Favorites synced
with Bookmarks. You might like the PlainOldFavorites extension, which
adds a Favorites menu to Fx.



--
»Q«

John Gregory wrote:

> My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select the
> "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import "My
> Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a chance I'll
> get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to synchronize these two
> browsers since I do see a chance that I might still want to view certain
> sites in IE. Would I simply use the "Import" feature of both any time I
> want to synchronize?

You may want to try Bookmark Converter [1]. I think you can synchronize
IE Favorites and FF Bookmarks manually.

[1] http://www.magnusbrading.com/bmc/

PowerMarks appears to be best suited for the task; a mini Google universe. I
have a few concerns about where that file goes that gets created, how secure
my system is when it transmits and receives whatever is necessary, and what
might happen in the even PowerMark goes belly up or stops the service (the
server). If you can add anything to this, I'd appreciate the input.

Thanks, Louise.

"louise" wrote in message
news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
> John Gregory wrote:
>> I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>> number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>> annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a
>> year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian
>> search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE
>> that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've
>> added so far are that adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>>
>> But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it was
>> prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did
>> anything with FF other than follow the instructions when initially
>> installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks from
>> IE and I did so.
>>
>> My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select
>> the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import
>> "My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a
>> chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to synchronize
>> these two browsers since I do see a chance that I might still want to
>> view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the "Import" feature of
>> both any time I want to synchronize?
>>
>> P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>> permanently?
> There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But, you
> might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it is an
> excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.
>
> Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've started
> using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not, you should
> do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older version
>
> There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view any
> page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click menu.
>
> Louise

Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt for a
trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this statement in the
"Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all compatible browsers are
listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta test HERE". I'm using 1.5. Does
this mean I've be paying for a beta version... or I won't be charged for the
beta version? I assume you've been able to use Powermarks with an earlier
version of Firefox... but the website doesn't list an earlier version; just
the current 1.5... but it status is Beta.


"louise" wrote in message
news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
> John Gregory wrote:
>> I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>> number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>> annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a
>> year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian
>> search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE
>> that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've
>> added so far are that adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>>
>> But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it was
>> prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did
>> anything with FF other than follow the instructions when initially
>> installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks from
>> IE and I did so.
>>
>> My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select
>> the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import
>> "My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a
>> chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to synchronize
>> these two browsers since I do see a chance that I might still want to
>> view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the "Import" feature of
>> both any time I want to synchronize?
>>
>> P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>> permanently?
> There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But, you
> might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it is an
> excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.
>
> Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've started
> using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not, you should
> do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older version
>
> There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view any
> page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click menu.
>
> Louise

John Gregory wrote:
> Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt for a
> trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this statement in the
> "Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all compatible browsers are
> listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta test HERE". I'm using 1.5. Does
> this mean I've be paying for a beta version... or I won't be charged for the
> beta version? I assume you've been able to use Powermarks with an earlier
> version of Firefox... but the website doesn't list an earlier version; just
> the current 1.5... but it status is Beta.
>
>
> "louise" wrote in message
> news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>
>>John Gregory wrote:
>>
>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>>>number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>>>annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a
>>>year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian
>>>search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE
>>>that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've
>>>added so far are that adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>>>
>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it was
>>>prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did
>>>anything with FF other than follow the instructions when initially
>>>installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks from
>>>IE and I did so.
>>>
>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select
>>>the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import
>>>"My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a
>>>chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to synchronize
>>>these two browsers since I do see a chance that I might still want to
>>>view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the "Import" feature of
>>>both any time I want to synchronize?
>>>
>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>permanently?
>>
>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But, you
>>might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it is an
>>excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.
>>
>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've started
>>using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not, you should
>>do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older version
>>
>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view any
>>page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click menu.
>>
>>Louise
>
>
>
Hi,

I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as
best as I've figured it out.

Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get
the 15 day trial just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I
really didn't care because it's such a great tool and
although it may technically be a beta, I've had no problems
at all. The search capacity and keyword creation is a very
powerful combination.

Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable
and it worked beautifully and very quickly - one major chore
out of the way :-)

I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my
desktop. I simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and
downloaded (there were none I wanted to sync but it's a nice
option. This too worked flawlessly.

If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides
on your machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure
the worst that could happen is that the newest collection
would have to be moved by hand to another machine.

But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the
html files dont take a lot of server space, so it'll
probably be around for a while.

Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find
it as helpful as I've been finding it.

Louise

Your comments are reassuring, Louise. I'll buy it this afternoon. I assume I
just click the Firefox beta icon rather than "Ordering" and it'll guide me
from there?

"louise" wrote in message
news:NYidnXiFSOW2b1TeRVn-hA@mozilla.org...
> John Gregory wrote:
>> Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt for a
>> trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this statement in the
>> "Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all compatible browsers
>> are listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta test HERE". I'm using
>> 1.5. Does this mean I've be paying for a beta version... or I won't be
>> charged for the beta version? I assume you've been able to use Powermarks
>> with an earlier version of Firefox... but the website doesn't list an
>> earlier version; just the current 1.5... but it status is Beta.
>>
>>
>> "louise" wrote in message
>> news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>>
>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>
>>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>>>>number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>>>>annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a
>>>>year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian
>>>>search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE
>>>>that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've
>>>>added so far are that adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>>>>
>>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it
>>>>was prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did
>>>>anything with FF other than follow the instructions when initially
>>>>installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks from
>>>>IE and I did so.
>>>>
>>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select
>>>>the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import
>>>>"My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a
>>>>chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to synchronize
>>>>these two browsers since I do see a chance that I might still want to
>>>>view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the "Import" feature of
>>>>both any time I want to synchronize?
>>>>
>>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>>permanently?
>>>
>>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But, you
>>>might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it is an
>>>excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.
>>>
>>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've started
>>>using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not, you should
>>>do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older version
>>>
>>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view any
>>>page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click menu.
>>>
>>>Louise
>>
>>
>>
> Hi,
>
> I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as best as I've
> figured it out.
>
> Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get the 15 day trial
> just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I really didn't care because it's
> such a great tool and although it may technically be a beta, I've had no
> problems at all. The search capacity and keyword creation is a very
> powerful combination.
>
> Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable and it worked
> beautifully and very quickly - one major chore out of the way :-)
>
> I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my desktop. I
> simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and downloaded (there were none I
> wanted to sync but it's a nice option. This too worked flawlessly.
>
> If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides on your
> machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure the worst that could
> happen is that the newest collection would have to be moved by hand to
> another machine.
>
> But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the html files dont
> take a lot of server space, so it'll probably be around for a while.
>
> Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find it as helpful
> as I've been finding it.
>
> Louise
>

John Gregory wrote:
> Your comments are reassuring, Louise. I'll buy it this afternoon. I assume I
> just click the Firefox beta icon rather than "Ordering" and it'll guide me
> from there?
>
> "louise" wrote in message
> news:NYidnXiFSOW2b1TeRVn-hA@mozilla.org...
>
>>John Gregory wrote:
>>
>>>Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt for a
>>>trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this statement in the
>>>"Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all compatible browsers
>>>are listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta test HERE". I'm using
>>>1.5. Does this mean I've be paying for a beta version... or I won't be
>>>charged for the beta version? I assume you've been able to use Powermarks
>>>with an earlier version of Firefox... but the website doesn't list an
>>>earlier version; just the current 1.5... but it status is Beta.
>>>
>>>
>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>>>
>>>
>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>>>>>number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>>>>>annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a
>>>>>year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian
>>>>>search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE
>>>>>that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've
>>>>>added so far are that adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>>>>>
>>>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it
>>>>>was prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did
>>>>>anything with FF other than follow the instructions when initially
>>>>>installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks from
>>>>>IE and I did so.
>>>>>
>>>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select
>>>>>the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import
>>>>>"My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a
>>>>>chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to synchronize
>>>>>these two browsers since I do see a chance that I might still want to
>>>>>view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the "Import" feature of
>>>>>both any time I want to synchronize?
>>>>>
>>>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>>>permanently?
>>>>
>>>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But, you
>>>>might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it is an
>>>>excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.
>>>>
>>>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've started
>>>>using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not, you should
>>>>do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older version
>>>>
>>>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view any
>>>>page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click menu.
>>>>
>>>>Louise
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as best as I've
>>figured it out.
>>
>>Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get the 15 day trial
>>just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I really didn't care because it's
>>such a great tool and although it may technically be a beta, I've had no
>>problems at all. The search capacity and keyword creation is a very
>>powerful combination.
>>
>>Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable and it worked
>>beautifully and very quickly - one major chore out of the way :-)
>>
>>I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my desktop. I
>>simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and downloaded (there were none I
>>wanted to sync but it's a nice option. This too worked flawlessly.
>>
>>If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides on your
>>machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure the worst that could
>>happen is that the newest collection would have to be moved by hand to
>>another machine.
>>
>>But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the html files dont
>>take a lot of server space, so it'll probably be around for a while.
>>
>>Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find it as helpful
>>as I've been finding it.
>>
>>Louise
>>
>
>
>
Yes - that's what I did and it worked fine. Only difference
is that until you purchase it and install your key code,
PowerMarks opens with a little window that tells you how
many days you have left of your trial. After you buy it and
install the code, it opens without the reminder window.

Hope you find it worthwhile.

Louise

I've read the Keystroke Index but can't find a key combination to use that
brings up the Powermarks window to start a search. Is there one? Also, when
my window opens first opens, "Days Used" shows "0" so I suppose tomorrow
that will change to "1" and continue for as long as there is a free trial
(which is what... 30 days?)

"louise" wrote in message
news:UOKdndf-IL77m1beRVn-jQ@mozilla.org...
> John Gregory wrote:
>> Your comments are reassuring, Louise. I'll buy it this afternoon. I
>> assume I just click the Firefox beta icon rather than "Ordering" and
>> it'll guide me from there?
>>
>> "louise" wrote in message
>> news:NYidnXiFSOW2b1TeRVn-hA@mozilla.org...
>>
>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>
>>>>Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt for
>>>>a trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this statement in
>>>>the "Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all compatible
>>>>browsers are listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta test HERE".
>>>>I'm using 1.5. Does this mean I've be paying for a beta version... or I
>>>>won't be charged for the beta version? I assume you've been able to use
>>>>Powermarks with an earlier version of Firefox... but the website doesn't
>>>>list an earlier version; just the current 1.5... but it status is Beta.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>>>>>>number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>>>>>>annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a
>>>>>>year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian
>>>>>>search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE
>>>>>>that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've
>>>>>>added so far are that adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it
>>>>>>was prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did
>>>>>>anything with FF other than follow the instructions when initially
>>>>>>installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks
>>>>>>from IE and I did so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select
>>>>>>the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import
>>>>>>"My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a
>>>>>>chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to
>>>>>>synchronize these two browsers since I do see a chance that I might
>>>>>>still want to view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the
>>>>>>"Import" feature of both any time I want to synchronize?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>>>>permanently?
>>>>>
>>>>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But,
>>>>>you might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it is
>>>>>an excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.
>>>>>
>>>>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've started
>>>>>using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not, you
>>>>>should do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older
>>>>>version
>>>>>
>>>>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view
>>>>>any page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click menu.
>>>>>
>>>>>Louise
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as best as I've
>>>figured it out.
>>>
>>>Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get the 15 day
>>>trial just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I really didn't care
>>>because it's such a great tool and although it may technically be a beta,
>>>I've had no problems at all. The search capacity and keyword creation is
>>>a very powerful combination.
>>>
>>>Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable and it worked
>>>beautifully and very quickly - one major chore out of the way :-)
>>>
>>>I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my desktop. I
>>>simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and downloaded (there were none I
>>>wanted to sync but it's a nice option. This too worked flawlessly.
>>>
>>>If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides on your
>>>machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure the worst that could
>>>happen is that the newest collection would have to be moved by hand to
>>>another machine.
>>>
>>>But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the html files dont
>>>take a lot of server space, so it'll probably be around for a while.
>>>
>>>Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find it as helpful
>>>as I've been finding it.
>>>
>>>Louise
>>>
>>
>>
>>
> Yes - that's what I did and it worked fine. Only difference is that until
> you purchase it and install your key code, PowerMarks opens with a little
> window that tells you how many days you have left of your trial. After
> you buy it and install the code, it opens without the reminder window.
>
> Hope you find it worthwhile.
>
> Louise

John Gregory wrote:
> I've read the Keystroke Index but can't find a key combination to use that
> brings up the Powermarks window to start a search. Is there one? Also, when
> my window opens first opens, "Days Used" shows "0" so I suppose tomorrow
> that will change to "1" and continue for as long as there is a free trial
> (which is what... 30 days?)
>
> "louise" wrote in message
> news:UOKdndf-IL77m1beRVn-jQ@mozilla.org...
>
>>John Gregory wrote:
>>
>>>Your comments are reassuring, Louise. I'll buy it this afternoon. I
>>>assume I just click the Firefox beta icon rather than "Ordering" and
>>>it'll guide me from there?
>>>
>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>news:NYidnXiFSOW2b1TeRVn-hA@mozilla.org...
>>>
>>>
>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt for
>>>>>a trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this statement in
>>>>>the "Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all compatible
>>>>>browsers are listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta test HERE".
>>>>>I'm using 1.5. Does this mean I've be paying for a beta version... or I
>>>>>won't be charged for the beta version? I assume you've been able to use
>>>>>Powermarks with an earlier version of Firefox... but the website doesn't
>>>>>list an earlier version; just the current 1.5... but it status is Beta.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>>news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>>>>>>>number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>>>>>>>annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About a
>>>>>>>year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a Canadian
>>>>>>>search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so irritated with IE
>>>>>>>that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The only extensions I've
>>>>>>>added so far are that adblocker and it's companion auto update.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since it
>>>>>>>was prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I never did
>>>>>>>anything with FF other than follow the instructions when initially
>>>>>>>installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the bookmarks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>from IE and I did so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I select
>>>>>>>the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want to import
>>>>>>>"My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or is there a
>>>>>>>chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom to
>>>>>>>synchronize these two browsers since I do see a chance that I might
>>>>>>>still want to view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the
>>>>>>>"Import" feature of both any time I want to synchronize?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>>>>>permanently?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But,
>>>>>>you might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it is
>>>>>>an excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is $25.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've started
>>>>>>using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not, you
>>>>>>should do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older
>>>>>>version
>>>>>>
>>>>>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view
>>>>>>any page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click menu.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Louise
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as best as I've
>>>>figured it out.
>>>>
>>>>Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get the 15 day
>>>>trial just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I really didn't care
>>>>because it's such a great tool and although it may technically be a beta,
>>>>I've had no problems at all. The search capacity and keyword creation is
>>>>a very powerful combination.
>>>>
>>>>Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable and it worked
>>>>beautifully and very quickly - one major chore out of the way :-)
>>>>
>>>>I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my desktop. I
>>>>simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and downloaded (there were none I
>>>>wanted to sync but it's a nice option. This too worked flawlessly.
>>>>
>>>>If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides on your
>>>>machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure the worst that could
>>>>happen is that the newest collection would have to be moved by hand to
>>>>another machine.
>>>>
>>>>But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the html files dont
>>>>take a lot of server space, so it'll probably be around for a while.
>>>>
>>>>Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find it as helpful
>>>>as I've been finding it.
>>>>
>>>>Louise
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Yes - that's what I did and it worked fine. Only difference is that until
>>you purchase it and install your key code, PowerMarks opens with a little
>>window that tells you how many days you have left of your trial. After
>>you buy it and install the code, it opens without the reminder window.
>>
>>Hope you find it worthwhile.
>>
>>Louise
>
>
>
Powermarks puts three icons on the toolbar. It starts out
making its own powermarks toolbar - which uses extra screen
real estate. However, I found that by using
view/toolbars/customize, I could drag the three icons onto
the menu toolbar (to the right of help).

Then, since the icons are on the menu toolbar, you can go to
view/toolbars and uncheck the separate powermarks toolbar.
This means you don't have a separate row for the powermarks
icons and yet, they remain completely available. on the menu
toolbar.

I don't know of a keyboard shortcut for them. You could
send an email to Kaylon tech support and ask - there may abe
one, or they may take your suggestion for the next version.
It's a good idea. You don't have to have purchased the
program to contact them.

Yes, I expect that tomorrow your trial copy will say 1 day
used, then 2 days etc. My memory is that the trial is 14
days (not 30). During this trial period, they will send an
email with a password for the netsync server so you can try
that out.

Louise

I may want to experiment with using PM to search for selected documents as
well as for bookmarks so I may drag the icon on my desktop to the control
panel at the bottom of my desktop.

I noticed that PM icons don't appear on my Netscape browser but they do on
Internet Explorer and, of course, FireFox. I don't use Netscape much but an
article I was reading in FF rewired an add-in I didn't want to install so I
pulled it up in Netscape and noticed the PM icons missing. Do I have to do
something special to get them to appear... or installed? I thought I saw
Netscape listed during the PM installation.

I also find that a number of the searches I make don't give me the results I
want so I pull up Favorites in IE, examine the hierarchy, then go back to PM
and add a key word or two. Did you have to do that a lot at first?

"louise" wrote in message
news:wY6dncMMF4O_H1HeRVn-pQ@mozilla.org...
> John Gregory wrote:
>> I've read the Keystroke Index but can't find a key combination to use
>> that brings up the Powermarks window to start a search. Is there one?
>> Also, when my window opens first opens, "Days Used" shows "0" so I
>> suppose tomorrow that will change to "1" and continue for as long as
>> there is a free trial (which is what... 30 days?)
>>
>> "louise" wrote in message
>> news:UOKdndf-IL77m1beRVn-jQ@mozilla.org...
>>
>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>
>>>>Your comments are reassuring, Louise. I'll buy it this afternoon. I
>>>>assume I just click the Firefox beta icon rather than "Ordering" and
>>>>it'll guide me from there?
>>>>
>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>news:NYidnXiFSOW2b1TeRVn-hA@mozilla.org...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt
>>>>>>for a trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this
>>>>>>statement in the "Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all
>>>>>>compatible browsers are listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta
>>>>>>test HERE". I'm using 1.5. Does this mean I've be paying for a beta
>>>>>>version... or I won't be charged for the beta version? I assume you've
>>>>>>been able to use Powermarks with an earlier version of Firefox... but
>>>>>>the website doesn't list an earlier version; just the current 1.5...
>>>>>>but it status is Beta.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>>>news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>>>>>>>>number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>>>>>>>>annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About
>>>>>>>>a year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a
>>>>>>>>Canadian search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so
>>>>>>>>irritated with IE that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The
>>>>>>>>only extensions I've added so far are that adblocker and it's
>>>>>>>>companion auto update.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since
>>>>>>>>it was prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I
>>>>>>>>never did anything with FF other than follow the instructions when
>>>>>>>>initially installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the
>>>>>>>>bookmarks
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>from IE and I did so.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I
>>>>>>>>select the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want
>>>>>>>>to import "My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or
>>>>>>>>is there a chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom
>>>>>>>>to synchronize these two browsers since I do see a chance that I
>>>>>>>>might still want to view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the
>>>>>>>>"Import" feature of both any time I want to synchronize?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>>>>>>permanently?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But,
>>>>>>>you might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it
>>>>>>>is an excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is
>>>>>>>$25.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've
>>>>>>>started using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not,
>>>>>>>you should do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older
>>>>>>>version
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view
>>>>>>>any page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click
>>>>>>>menu.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Louise
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>>I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as best as I've
>>>>>figured it out.
>>>>>
>>>>>Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get the 15 day
>>>>>trial just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I really didn't care
>>>>>because it's such a great tool and although it may technically be a
>>>>>beta, I've had no problems at all. The search capacity and keyword
>>>>>creation is a very powerful combination.
>>>>>
>>>>>Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable and it
>>>>>worked beautifully and very quickly - one major chore out of the way
>>>>>:-)
>>>>>
>>>>>I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my desktop. I
>>>>>simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and downloaded (there were none
>>>>>I wanted to sync but it's a nice option. This too worked flawlessly.
>>>>>
>>>>>If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides on your
>>>>>machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure the worst that could
>>>>>happen is that the newest collection would have to be moved by hand to
>>>>>another machine.
>>>>>
>>>>>But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the html files
>>>>>dont take a lot of server space, so it'll probably be around for a
>>>>>while.
>>>>>
>>>>>Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find it as
>>>>>helpful as I've been finding it.
>>>>>
>>>>>Louise
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>Yes - that's what I did and it worked fine. Only difference is that
>>>until you purchase it and install your key code, PowerMarks opens with a
>>>little window that tells you how many days you have left of your trial.
>>>After you buy it and install the code, it opens without the reminder
>>>window.
>>>
>>>Hope you find it worthwhile.
>>>
>>>Louise
>>
>>
>>
> Powermarks puts three icons on the toolbar. It starts out making its own
> powermarks toolbar - which uses extra screen real estate. However, I
> found that by using view/toolbars/customize, I could drag the three icons
> onto the menu toolbar (to the right of help).
>
> Then, since the icons are on the menu toolbar, you can go to view/toolbars
> and uncheck the separate powermarks toolbar. This means you don't have a
> separate row for the powermarks icons and yet, they remain completely
> available. on the menu toolbar.
>
> I don't know of a keyboard shortcut for them. You could send an email to
> Kaylon tech support and ask - there may abe one, or they may take your
> suggestion for the next version. It's a good idea. You don't have to have
> purchased the program to contact them.
>
> Yes, I expect that tomorrow your trial copy will say 1 day used, then 2
> days etc. My memory is that the trial is 14 days (not 30). During this
> trial period, they will send an email with a password for the netsync
> server so you can try that out.
>
> Louise

John Gregory wrote:
> I may want to experiment with using PM to search for selected documents as
> well as for bookmarks so I may drag the icon on my desktop to the control
> panel at the bottom of my desktop.
>
> I noticed that PM icons don't appear on my Netscape browser but they do on
> Internet Explorer and, of course, FireFox. I don't use Netscape much but an
> article I was reading in FF rewired an add-in I didn't want to install so I
> pulled it up in Netscape and noticed the PM icons missing. Do I have to do
> something special to get them to appear... or installed? I thought I saw
> Netscape listed during the PM installation.
>
> I also find that a number of the searches I make don't give me the results I
> want so I pull up Favorites in IE, examine the hierarchy, then go back to PM
> and add a key word or two. Did you have to do that a lot at first?
>
> "louise" wrote in message
> news:wY6dncMMF4O_H1HeRVn-pQ@mozilla.org...
>
>>John Gregory wrote:
>>
>>>I've read the Keystroke Index but can't find a key combination to use
>>>that brings up the Powermarks window to start a search. Is there one?
>>>Also, when my window opens first opens, "Days Used" shows "0" so I
>>>suppose tomorrow that will change to "1" and continue for as long as
>>>there is a free trial (which is what... 30 days?)
>>>
>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>news:UOKdndf-IL77m1beRVn-jQ@mozilla.org...
>>>
>>>
>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Your comments are reassuring, Louise. I'll buy it this afternoon. I
>>>>>assume I just click the Firefox beta icon rather than "Ordering" and
>>>>>it'll guide me from there?
>>>>>
>>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>>news:NYidnXiFSOW2b1TeRVn-hA@mozilla.org...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt
>>>>>>>for a trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this
>>>>>>>statement in the "Browser independent bookmarks..." section where all
>>>>>>>compatible browsers are listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5 Beta
>>>>>>>test HERE". I'm using 1.5. Does this mean I've be paying for a beta
>>>>>>>version... or I won't be charged for the beta version? I assume you've
>>>>>>>been able to use Powermarks with an earlier version of Firefox... but
>>>>>>>the website doesn't list an earlier version; just the current 1.5...
>>>>>>>but it status is Beta.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>>>>news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups, a
>>>>>>>>>number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to deliver
>>>>>>>>>annoying sound and streaming video across my screen (Forbes). About
>>>>>>>>>a year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home page to a
>>>>>>>>>Canadian search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I got so
>>>>>>>>>irritated with IE that I made FF my default. I like what I see. The
>>>>>>>>>only extensions I've added so far are that adblocker and it's
>>>>>>>>>companion auto update.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since
>>>>>>>>>it was prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I
>>>>>>>>>never did anything with FF other than follow the instructions when
>>>>>>>>>initially installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import the
>>>>>>>>>bookmarks
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>from IE and I did so.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I
>>>>>>>>>select the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I want
>>>>>>>>>to import "My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I have or
>>>>>>>>>is there a chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have the freedom
>>>>>>>>>to synchronize these two browsers since I do see a chance that I
>>>>>>>>>might still want to view certain sites in IE. Would I simply use the
>>>>>>>>>"Import" feature of both any time I want to synchronize?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>>>>>>>permanently?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced. But,
>>>>>>>>you might want to take a look at a program called PowerMarks - it
>>>>>>>>is an excellent search tool and can be used with IE and/or FF. It is
>>>>>>>>$25.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've
>>>>>>>>started using a version you had on your machine for a while. If not,
>>>>>>>>you should do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an older
>>>>>>>>version
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to view
>>>>>>>>any page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right click
>>>>>>>>menu.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Louise
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as best as I've
>>>>>>figured it out.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get the 15 day
>>>>>>trial just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I really didn't care
>>>>>>because it's such a great tool and although it may technically be a
>>>>>>beta, I've had no problems at all. The search capacity and keyword
>>>>>>creation is a very powerful combination.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable and it
>>>>>>worked beautifully and very quickly - one major chore out of the way
>>>>>>:-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my desktop. I
>>>>>>simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and downloaded (there were none
>>>>>>I wanted to sync but it's a nice option. This too worked flawlessly.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides on your
>>>>>>machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure the worst that could
>>>>>>happen is that the newest collection would have to be moved by hand to
>>>>>>another machine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the html files
>>>>>>dont take a lot of server space, so it'll probably be around for a
>>>>>>while.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find it as
>>>>>>helpful as I've been finding it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Louise
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>Yes - that's what I did and it worked fine. Only difference is that
>>>>until you purchase it and install your key code, PowerMarks opens with a
>>>>little window that tells you how many days you have left of your trial.
>>>>After you buy it and install the code, it opens without the reminder
>>>>window.
>>>>
>>>>Hope you find it worthwhile.
>>>>
>>>>Louise
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Powermarks puts three icons on the toolbar. It starts out making its own
>>powermarks toolbar - which uses extra screen real estate. However, I
>>found that by using view/toolbars/customize, I could drag the three icons
>>onto the menu toolbar (to the right of help).
>>
>>Then, since the icons are on the menu toolbar, you can go to view/toolbars
>>and uncheck the separate powermarks toolbar. This means you don't have a
>>separate row for the powermarks icons and yet, they remain completely
>>available. on the menu toolbar.
>>
>>I don't know of a keyboard shortcut for them. You could send an email to
>>Kaylon tech support and ask - there may abe one, or they may take your
>>suggestion for the next version. It's a good idea. You don't have to have
>>purchased the program to contact them.
>>
>>Yes, I expect that tomorrow your trial copy will say 1 day used, then 2
>>days etc. My memory is that the trial is 14 days (not 30). During this
>>trial period, they will send an email with a password for the netsync
>>server so you can try that out.
>>
>>Louise
>
>
>
I don't run Netscape so I really don't know - it looks like
they should - maybe check your options and/or preferences?

I don't think PM is for anything but browser bookmarks - I
don't think it will search your entire system.

Yes - I found sometimes I didn't have the "right" keywords
until I became accustomed to using it. Now, when I bookmark
something, I'm sure to put in words that would be good
keywords for me, to begin with.

Louise

>>I don't think PM is for anything but browser bookmarks - I
don't think it will search your entire system<<

This is listed as a feature from the Help file, Louise. Don't know much
about it yet. Maybe tomorrow.

a.. Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer and use Powermarks to track
them. Works for any type of file, such as Office documents.
>> I don't run Netscape so I really don't know - it looks like
> they should - maybe check your options and/or preferences?<<

Not there. IT remains a mystery. I'll find it... eventually.

Thanks for all your help. The product looks good so far.



"louise" wrote in message
news:tvydnR8EoZTa-1DenZ2dnUVZ_sCdnZ2d@mozilla.org...
> John Gregory wrote:
>> I may want to experiment with using PM to search for selected documents
>> as well as for bookmarks so I may drag the icon on my desktop to the
>> control panel at the bottom of my desktop.
>>
>> I noticed that PM icons don't appear on my Netscape browser but they do
>> on Internet Explorer and, of course, FireFox. I don't use Netscape much
>> but an article I was reading in FF rewired an add-in I didn't want to
>> install so I pulled it up in Netscape and noticed the PM icons missing.
>> Do I have to do something special to get them to appear... or installed?
>> I thought I saw Netscape listed during the PM installation.
>>
>> I also find that a number of the searches I make don't give me the
>> results I want so I pull up Favorites in IE, examine the hierarchy, then
>> go back to PM and add a key word or two. Did you have to do that a lot at
>> first?
>>
>> "louise" wrote in message
>> news:wY6dncMMF4O_H1HeRVn-pQ@mozilla.org...
>>
>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>
>>>>I've read the Keystroke Index but can't find a key combination to use
>>>>that brings up the Powermarks window to start a search. Is there one?
>>>>Also, when my window opens first opens, "Days Used" shows "0" so I
>>>>suppose tomorrow that will change to "1" and continue for as long as
>>>>there is a free trial (which is what... 30 days?)
>>>>
>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>news:UOKdndf-IL77m1beRVn-jQ@mozilla.org...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Your comments are reassuring, Louise. I'll buy it this afternoon. I
>>>>>>assume I just click the Firefox beta icon rather than "Ordering" and
>>>>>>it'll guide me from there?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>>>news:NYidnXiFSOW2b1TeRVn-hA@mozilla.org...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Looking again at the Powermarks site, I'm a tad confused. I can opt
>>>>>>>>for a trial or buy it outright for $25. But then there is this
>>>>>>>>statement in the "Browser independent bookmarks..." section where
>>>>>>>>all compatible browsers are listed: "Participate in the Firefox 1.5
>>>>>>>>Beta test HERE". I'm using 1.5. Does this mean I've be paying for a
>>>>>>>>beta version... or I won't be charged for the beta version? I assume
>>>>>>>>you've been able to use Powermarks with an earlier version of
>>>>>>>>Firefox... but the website doesn't list an earlier version; just the
>>>>>>>>current 1.5... but it status is Beta.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>"louise" wrote in message
>>>>>>>>news:_eydndwZsbajelrenZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@mozilla.org. ..
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>John Gregory wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>I've been using IE for years. Despite my setting to block pop-ups,
>>>>>>>>>>a number of sites (business and politics) have found ways to
>>>>>>>>>>deliver annoying sound and streaming video across my screen
>>>>>>>>>>(Forbes). About a year ago, I downloaded Firefox and set it's home
>>>>>>>>>>page to a Canadian search site; it was rarely used. Yesterday, I
>>>>>>>>>>got so irritated with IE that I made FF my default. I like what I
>>>>>>>>>>see. The only extensions I've added so far are that adblocker and
>>>>>>>>>>it's companion auto update.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>But now I face a dilemma. The hierarchy of bookmarks on IE - since
>>>>>>>>>>it was prime - is significantly greater than that on FF since I
>>>>>>>>>>never did anything with FF other than follow the instructions when
>>>>>>>>>>initially installed. I assume I was asked if I wanted to import
>>>>>>>>>>the bookmarks
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>from IE and I did so.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>My question is... is it possible to synchronize these two? If I
>>>>>>>>>>select the "Import" feature on FF, I assume I'll be asked if I
>>>>>>>>>>want to import "My Favorites" again. Will that overwrite what I
>>>>>>>>>>have or is there a chance I'll get duplicates? I'd like to have
>>>>>>>>>>the freedom to synchronize these two browsers since I do see a
>>>>>>>>>>chance that I might still want to view certain sites in IE. Would
>>>>>>>>>>I simply use the "Import" feature of both any time I want to
>>>>>>>>>>synchronize?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>P.S. I just found the spellchecker on FF. Any way to turn that on
>>>>>>>>>>permanently?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>There probably are ways to keep both sets of bookmarks synced.
>>>>>>>>>But, you might want to take a look at a program called
>>>>>>>>>PowerMarks - it is an excellent search tool and can be used with IE
>>>>>>>>>and/or FF. It is $25.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>Have you updated to FF 1.5? I ask because you note that you've
>>>>>>>>>started using a version you had on your machine for a while. If
>>>>>>>>>not, you should do so before you get too involved in fine-tuning an
>>>>>>>>>older version
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>There is also an extension for FF which allows you to choose to
>>>>>>>>>view any page in ie simply by choosing that option from a right
>>>>>>>>>click menu.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>Louise
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I wondered about everything you ask - and I'll answer as best as I've
>>>>>>>figured it out.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Yes - they call it a beta AND you do pay for it. You get the 15 day
>>>>>>>trial just as if it weren't a beta. I decided I really didn't care
>>>>>>>because it's such a great tool and although it may technically be a
>>>>>>>beta, I've had no problems at all. The search capacity and keyword
>>>>>>>creation is a very powerful combination.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Tonight I did a netsync between my desktop and my portable and it
>>>>>>>worked beautifully and very quickly - one major chore out of the way
>>>>>>>:-)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I also did a netsync between ff on my desktop and IE on my desktop.
>>>>>>>I simply uploaded FF. Then I went to IE and downloaded (there were
>>>>>>>none I wanted to sync but it's a nice option. This too worked
>>>>>>>flawlessly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>If their server disappears, the powermarks.html file resides on your
>>>>>>>machine in c:/program files/powermarks. I figure the worst that
>>>>>>>could happen is that the newest collection would have to be moved by
>>>>>>>hand to another machine.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>But I expect they'll become more and more popular and the html files
>>>>>>>dont take a lot of server space, so it'll probably be around for a
>>>>>>>while.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Hope you decide to go with it and if you do, that you find it as
>>>>>>>helpful as I've been finding it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Louise
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>Yes - that's what I did and it worked fine. Only difference is that
>>>>>until you purchase it and install your key code, PowerMarks opens with
>>>>>a little window that tells you how many days you have left of your
>>>>>trial. After you buy it and install the code, it opens without the
>>>>>reminder window.
>>>>>
>>>>>Hope you find it worthwhile.
>>>>>
>>>>>Louise
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>Powermarks puts three icons on the toolbar. It starts out making its own
>>>powermarks toolbar - which uses extra screen real estate. However, I
>>>found that by using view/toolbars/customize, I could drag the three icons
>>>onto the menu toolbar (to the right of help).
>>>
>>>Then, since the icons are on the menu toolbar, you can go to
>>>view/toolbars and uncheck the separate powermarks toolbar. This means you
>>>don't have a separate row for the powermarks icons and yet, they remain
>>>completely available. on the menu toolbar.
>>>
>>>I don't know of a keyboard shortcut for them. You could send an email to
>>>Kaylon tech support and ask - there may abe one, or they may take your
>>>suggestion for the next version. It's a good idea. You don't have to
>>>have purchased the program to contact them.
>>>
>>>Yes, I expect that tomorrow your trial copy will say 1 day used, then 2
>>>days etc. My memory is that the trial is 14 days (not 30). During this
>>>trial period, they will send an email with a password for the netsync
>>>server so you can try that out.
>>>
>>>Louise
>>
>>
>>
> I don't run Netscape so I really don't know - it looks like they should -
> maybe check your options and/or preferences?
>
> I don't think PM is for anything but browser bookmarks - I don't think it
> will search your entire system.
>
> Yes - I found sometimes I didn't have the "right" keywords until I became
> accustomed to using it. Now, when I bookmark something, I'm sure to put
> in words that would be good keywords for me, to begin with.
>
> Louise