Anyone know of a good way of updating a version of Mozilla and getting all the mail files and other such prefference to transfer automaticaly. The last time I tried to udate a Mozilla broswer I had to follow all kinds of wierd procedures and copy all the files manualy...and delete some mail files and have them re-created...ect...The biggest pain in the butt I ever saw. With Netscape 4.x all you had to do was transfer your whole profile from one to the other and it was done. This is a real step in the wrong direction for Mozilla IHMO. They should have a way to import an entire profile in one move. I see that you can import somethings...You can import mail from non Mozilla sources, but not from another copy Mozilla...even if it is the same version.(As in transfer from one computer to another) Now that is pathetic. So what is the best way to update from say v1.6 to version 1.7? I know they even want you un-install the old version first. Thanks
Deleting the browser doesn't delete your stuff. So, you can delete Mozilla, reinstall, and all your stuff's still there and working. But I agree with you on the need for a smooth import of a saved profile where there was no Mozilla on the machine before (like in a rebuild).
BTW, they're getting there. Installing Firefox on a machine with Mozilla will pull all of your Mozilla stuff over, including any saved passwords, etc. Thunderbird for mail is a bit more difficult if you want a clean port.