What is the differnce between Browser Add-Ons, Extensions, plugins and themes?
I checked a number of sites already I would really like to know the differences between each of these if there is a proper definition for each of these objects and what distinguishes each.
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Mostly correct. Add-ons, extensions, and plugins can all refer to the same thing...an addition to the browser that makes it do something beyond its basic capacities. The difference in the naming is mainly browsers differentiating themselves from each other. "Plugins" can also refer to a program that is installed on demand in order to access content embedded in a specific language or format. Flash and Java are the two most common "browser plugins" when plugin is used in this context.
The one big error in the above is the assuming that a plugin = java. It does not, can be any executable designed to run in the browser. As mentioned already, Flash and Java are the big ones but we used to have SGML plugins, QuickTime plugins, and more.
Your definition of theme describes what it does. What it IS is a collection of settings and images wrapped in a configuration script that changes the browser appearance.
The one big error in the above is the assuming that a plugin = java. It does not, can be any executable designed to run in the browser. As mentioned already, Flash and Java are the big ones but we used to have SGML plugins, QuickTime plugins, and more.
Your definition of theme describes what it does. What it IS is a collection of settings and images wrapped in a configuration script that changes the browser appearance.
You are correct, but it is unlikely that he will ever run into an executable plugin that is not java based on the web.
I know, but if this is a for school assignment then better to be complete at the expense of practicality.
plugins include:
Adobe Reader,Adobe Flash PlayerShockwave Flash 16.0,QuickTime Plug-in,Silverlight Plug-In,IE Tab Plug-in (v. 2.2.0.1),iTunes Application Detector,VLC Web Plugin (v. 2.1.3.0),Microsoft Office 2013 ,LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console,AdobeAAMDetect (v. 1.0.0.0),AdobeExManDetect (v. 1.1.0.0),Microsoft Lync Web App,Microsoft Download Manager, VMware Remote Console,LastPass Plugin,Google Update and more
Adobe Reader,Adobe Flash PlayerShockwave Flash 16.0,QuickTime Plug-in,Silverlight Plug-In,IE Tab Plug-in (v. 2.2.0.1),iTunes Application Detector,VLC Web Plugin (v. 2.1.3.0),Microsoft Office 2013 ,LogMeIn Rescue Technician Console,AdobeAAMDetect (v. 1.0.0.0),AdobeExManDetect (v. 1.1.0.0),Microsoft Lync Web App,Microsoft Download Manager, VMware Remote Console,LastPass Plugin,Google Update and more
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Thank you can I assume that Themes are basically applied stylesheets? .css files with properties known to Firefox?
Where can I get a sample Theme add-on then???
Where can I get a sample Theme add-on then???
no themes are how your browser looks to you
Websites can also have themes
Websites can also have themes
Easier for you to tell us what your current understanding is and we can confirm or correct.