Why can't I "click on links" in Thunderbird email?

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cheepgeek · #1 Post by **cheepgeek** » Mon 02 Jan 2006, 17:04

This maybe a stupid question, but how do I enable Thunderbird to allow me to click on links in email? I've checked out all the preference options and can't seem to fix this. Thanks

#2 Post by **Flash** » Tue 03 Jan 2006, 04:04

I think I've seen that subject addressed before in the forum. Try searching the Howto category. What happens when you do click on a link?

cheepgeek · #3 Post by **cheepgeek** » Tue 03 Jan 2006, 05:24

Absolutely nothing. When I was using Ubuntu, a new window would open with the url displayed in the address bar.

#4 Post by **Flash** » Tue 03 Jan 2006, 06:05

How did you install Thunderbird, dotpup, pupget or downloaded from Mozilla.org?

cheepgeek · #5 Post by **cheepgeek** » Wed 04 Jan 2006, 00:09

Downloaded from Mozilla and installed as an alien package. It works fine and setup went perfect. The only problem is I can't click on internal links to got to a website.

GuestToo · #6 Post by **GuestToo** » Wed 04 Jan 2006, 02:55

i think you can edit a config file, maybe
/root/.thunderbird/[something].default/prefs.js

user_pref("network.protocol-handler.app.ftp", "/usr/local/bin/defaultbrowser");
user_pref("network.protocol-handler.app.http", "/usr/local/bin/defaultbrowser");
user_pref("network.protocol-handler.app.https", "/usr/local/bin/defaultbrowser");

rudedog · #7 Post by **rudedog** » Fri 20 Jan 2006, 19:50

GuestToo, you rock! I was having the same problems with thunderbird, and sure enough, I added those entries into the prefs.js file, a it worked. I searched all over the mozilla site, but leave it to the puppy forum to have the answer.

distortedstar · #8 Post by **distortedstar** » Sat 21 Jan 2006, 17:38

This is great! thanks for solving this issue.

cheepgeek · #9 Post by **cheepgeek** » Thu 26 Jan 2006, 13:56

Just wanted to say "Thanks " for the help. That fixed the problem. I run a very tight schedule, but just need to say you guys are awesome. Thank Ya, Thank Ya, Thank Ya..........as Gomer Pyle would say. Guess that makes me ancient. Anyway the help is REALLY appreciated.

jakobcornelis · #10 Post by **jakobcornelis** » Wed 29 Feb 2012, 21:29

I am having the same problem as cheepgeek, and the fix suggested by GuestToo doesn't work for me.

Any further suggestions?

Jake

Running Wary 5 on a HP Compaq DC7100 P4, 3.0 GHz, 80 GB - SATA, 1024 Mb RAM.

P.S.: Beg your pardon! It does work. Here's my contribution to the solution: RESTART THE COMPUTER.

jakobcornelis · #11 Post by **jakobcornelis** » Thu 01 Mar 2012, 23:31

No, it still doesn't work.

Semme · #12 Post by **Semme** » Fri 02 Mar 2012, 22:33

Jakob- you mean it did and now doesn't? Was there a one time pop-up asking what to do? TB via pet or official?

jakobcornelis · #13 Post by **jakobcornelis** » Fri 02 Mar 2012, 23:34

Yes, it did, and now it doesn't. I think this happened once or twice before, for no reason I could fathom. There was no pop-up asking what to do. I believe this was a tarball download, if I remember correctly. The settings mentioned earlier in this threead are still as mentioned there - both in TB itself and in the prefs.js file.

Semme · #14 Post by **Semme** » Sat 03 Mar 2012, 02:50

Jakob- fielders choice.. get creative..

Still no dice? Opening posts by Pablaasmo'n Beta, respectively.

jakobcornelis · #15 Post by **jakobcornelis** » Sat 03 Mar 2012, 03:27

Thanks, semme.

Dragging the link from TB to FF seems to work. That is essentially the same as 'copy & paste. But it still falls short of clicking.

The research continues.

Anyone know what command line would be the same as clicking?

Jake

Semme · #16 Post by **Semme** » Sat 03 Mar 2012, 12:41

Jake, guessing your browser's default- try the second part here under "launch application window" or this take (ref)..

jakobcornelis · #17 Post by **jakobcornelis** » Sat 03 Mar 2012, 14:07

OK, thanks semme. Here's what I did (following the second of your suggested links):

- Open TB
- Click 'Edit'
- Click 'Preferences'
- Click 'Attachments' tab
- You will see 'Content Type' listed (mine shows 'http' and 'https')
- Under 'Action' select 'Use Other'
- Locate firefox directory (~/usr/lib/Firefox3.6.x) and open it
- Double click the 'firefox' icon. (it will be called 'firefox' without anything else in the file name)
- Repeat for both 'Content Types'
- 'Action' should now read 'Use firefox'
- Close. You're all set.

This seems to work now. Will have to see what happens after reboot.

In any case, appreciate your assistance. This may help some others, too.

Jake

P.S. Yep, still works after reboot.

Picked up another little ap as well: ThunderBrowse: You can launch the web page you were clicking for right in TB, without launching FF. I might find that handy.

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Semme · #18 Post by **Semme** » Sun 04 Mar 2012, 01:42

Good to hear Jake- I knew we'd get it.

jakobcornelis · #19 Post by **jakobcornelis** » Sun 04 Mar 2012, 01:48

OK. Now how do we change the subject to SOLVED?

Semme · #20 Post by **Semme** » Sun 04 Mar 2012, 01:52

As you're not the thread starter, you can't. Besides, there's plenty here for others experiencing the same..

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