[tor-talk] TBB and local TOR for Linux users

[Tor User0000]

>When you download a file does it warn you of a potential
>danger? If not you may not be getting all the benefits of using the same
>version as other TBB users.

There is no difference. It's the same Firefox with the same features.
(except 'New Identity' button)
I guess it's not a bad solution if you want to use your local TOR for
any reason.

Maybe someone with deeper knowledge could advise and maybe tell us if
there is a negative aspect!?

Thx


On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Chris <tmail299 at errtech.com> wrote:
>> ./App/Firefox/firefox -no-remote -profile ./Data/profile
>>
>> It seems to work without an issue.Is there any concern running it like
>> this?
>
> Interesting work around. I haven't tried this although there is another
> work around that doesn't quite work right and you still are using the
> TBB's firefox. It results in the disabling of some of the security
> enhancements. When you download a file does it warn you of a potential
> danger? If not you may not be getting all the benefits of using the same
> version as other TBB users.
>
>
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