[tor-talk] using themes in Aurora
Joe Btfsplk
joebtfsplk at gmx.com
Fri Oct 14 16:49:32 UTC 2011
No one's EVER looked into Tor security issues of using themes (from
Mozilla addons site) or Firefox GUI enhancement addons, like Tab Mix Plus?
On 10/13/2011 12:36 PM, Joe Btfsplk wrote:
> Using addons, plugins, etc. of ALL sorts is a touchy subject regarding
> Tor & anonymity. I'm wondering about use of Firefox themes & addons
> like Tab Mix Plus? Any thoughts on the topic?
>
> I give the native theme in Aurora / Firefox (7) low marks for
> usability, including overall tabs functions / features - (nothing to
> do w/ Tor developers). It's difficult going back & forth from Aurora
> to Firefox once I am used to a theme in vanilla FF providing better
> usability & visibility - esp. if you don't have 25 yr old eyes.
>
> AFAIK, themes & addons that simply change the GUI & don't send /
> receive any info or contact sites, aren't a threat to Tor's
> anonymity? Tor controls to allow / don't allow updates, anyway.
>
> So, I'm guessing themes / addons that don't "phone home" aren't a
> problem w/ Tor, but need to verify this. Thanks.
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