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| {{StatusHealthy|status=Finalizing plan for initial improvements in Firefox 6, beginning to scope out further research for future Firefox.}} | | {{StatusHealthy|status=Finalizing plan for initial improvements in Firefox 6, beginning to scope out further research for future Firefox.}} | ||
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Our goal is to make the process of installing add-ons more efficient and smoother while (at the least) not effecting and (at the best) improving security. | Our goal is to make the process of installing add-ons more efficient and smoother while (at the least) not effecting and (at the best) improving security. | ||
While general improvements in efficienty and consistency are the goal, several specific issues fall under this category: | While general improvements in efficienty and consistency are the goal, several specific issues fall under this category. | ||
'''Priority 1:''' | |||
*Not switching windows styles during installation, and removing all modal dialogs. Currently, the verified add-on information confirmation notification is modal, while the download notification window at the beginning of the process and confirmation/restart notification at the end of the process are in the arrow panel notification style. All notifications should be moved into the arrow-panel notification style, with subtle animated resizes where needed. | |||
[[Image:Modalvsnot123412.png|665x243px]] | |||
*Reducing the timer wait time from 3 seconds to 1, and subtly fading the install button from disabled to active state rather than displaying a countdown<br> | |||
[[Image:Timerdelay.png|656x332px]] | |||
*Not giving the implication that AMO and AMO's reviewed code are untrusted, specifically by: | *Not giving the implication that AMO and AMO's reviewed code are untrusted, specifically by: | ||
**Removing "author not verified" messaging for verified authors | **Removing "author not verified" messaging for verified authors | ||