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 == Bootstrapped (Restartless) Add-ons  ==
+[https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Extensions/Bootstrapped_extensions Bootstrapped add-ons] are extensions for Gecko 2 (Firefox 4) which are installed, upgraded, enabled, and disabled all without an aplication restart. They can be identified by the presence of the ''em:bootstrapped'' flag in install.rdf.
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+The main challenge for boostrapped add-ons is to clean up after themselves. They are not allowed to register chrome or overlays because they have no inverse operation. Bootstrapped add-ons that don't perform proper cleanup should receive a Preliminary Approval at most.
+Some things to look for:
+* The add-on must not require a restart for any of its features to fully work.
+* The add-on must not require a restart after being disabled or uninstalled.
+* Unregister all observers when disabled or uninstalled.
+* Remove all event listeners when disabled or uninstalled.
+* Remove all UI when disabled or uninstalled.
+The add-on should be installed, uninstalled, disabled and enabled a couple of times during a single session to test the main entry points.
+A more detailed treatment of this topic by a member of our team can be [http://maglione-k.users.sourceforge.net/bootstrapped.xhtml found here].
 == Themes  ==