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== Thunderbird 7.0 issues == | == Thunderbird 7.0 issues == | ||
=== Not so minor === | === Not so minor === | ||
# | # usability problem: folder and address book panes may seem "gone" after accidentally collapsing them resulting in you not seeing any addresses in your address book or your folders (workaround, drag the not obvious splitter in the far left to the right if you are on Windows or Linux or pre Lion OS X or trying to restore address book name pane on Mac OS X Lion or '''if you are on Mac OS X Lion and need to restore the Folder Pane: Tools | Error Console type: window.parent.opener.document.getElementById("folderPaneBox").removeAttribute("collapsed") and then click Evaluate'''); [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=609245#c43 geeky workaround that requires editing of localstore.rdf] - fixed in TB 10 in in {{bug|609245}} | ||
# Click OK does not close address book entries after editing contact, if picture has been removed or location has changed - [{{bug|691141}}] | |||
# Login failure Apple iCloud me.com for new iCloud accounts (old MobileMe accounts appear to work) - [{{bug|694753}}] | |||
# address book won't save changes if .mab file has Hidden property set (which happens after a TB upgrade sometimes) - [{{bug|609074}}] - this bug has been around since TB 3.1 | |||
# Thunderbird 7 disables attachment downloads in podcast / RSS [http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics/thunderbird_7_01_disables_attachment_downloads_in_win_7_64 GS] | |||
=== Minor issues or issue fixed in TB 8 or future release === | === Minor issues or issue fixed in TB 8 or future release === | ||
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(not in order, numbered only for convenience; minor = no dataloss or non dataloss mac and linux problems since only 5% or less of TB users are mac or linux) | (not in order, numbered only for convenience; minor = no dataloss or non dataloss mac and linux problems since only 5% or less of TB users are mac or linux) | ||
# <s>Insert | Insert Characters and Symbols... doesn't work on Mac or Windows TB7, workaround hack the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/thunderbird/addon/abctajpu/ abctajpu add-on]'s max Version so it works in TB7 - [[http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics/insert_symbol_does_not_work_in_thunderbird_7 GS]] - [{{bug|690267}}]</s> - REGRESSION, fixed in TB8 and | # <s>Insert | Insert Characters and Symbols... doesn't work on Mac or Windows TB7, workaround hack the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/thunderbird/addon/abctajpu/ abctajpu add-on]'s max Version so it works in TB7 - [[http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics/insert_symbol_does_not_work_in_thunderbird_7 GS]] - [{{bug|690267}}]</s> - '''REGRESSION, fixed in TB8 and TB7.0.1''' | ||
# <s>Dragging attachments to Desktop creates "undefined" files in Thunderbird 7.0 on Mac OS X - works fine on Windows - [[http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics fixed /dragging_attachments_to_desktop_creates_undefined_files_in_thunderbird_7_0 GS ]] - [{{bug|683093}}] - WORKAROUND - save attachment via buttons/menu options</s> - '''fixed in TB8 beta 2''' | |||
# <s>Clicking write after selecting a TB mailing list doesn't bring up a Compose window with the mailing list pre-filled in the TO field - REGRESSION [{{bug|690522}}]</s> - patch written & will land in TB8 Beta 3 - WORKAROUND - fill in mailing list name in TO:, CC: or BCC: field | |||
# TB7 sorts messages by From too slowly - [{{bug|690707}}] | |||
# Cannot open JPEG attachment in Compose Windows after attaching it - [{{bug|682639}}] - REGRESSION, patch landed for TB 8 Beta 3 | |||
=== Add-on Issues === | === Add-on Issues === | ||
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==== Add-on meta issue ==== | ==== Add-on meta issue ==== | ||
If a user updates Firefox or Thunderbird while there is an add-on update waiting | <s>If a user updates Firefox or Thunderbird while there is an add-on update waiting | ||
(automatic or manual), that add-on will be uninstalled. - [{{bug|680802}}] | (automatic or manual), that add-on will be uninstalled. - [{{bug|680802}}]</s> - FIXED in TB 7.0.1 | ||
The following is an '''incomplete''' list of add-ons that have issues in Thunderbird 7. Please add to this list add-ons that have issues and if you find an add-on has been updated and works with Thunderbird, please strike it out using <del></del> | The following is an '''incomplete''' list of add-ons that have issues in Thunderbird 7. Please add to this list add-ons that have issues and if you find an add-on has been updated and works with Thunderbird, please strike it out using <del></del> | ||
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(not in order,numbered for convenience) | (not in order,numbered for convenience) | ||
# lookOut add-on not yet compatible with TB7 - [[http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics/addon_lookout_1_2_12_failed_to_work_in_thunderbird_7 GS]] | # <s>lookOut add-on not yet compatible with TB7 - [[http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics/addon_lookout_1_2_12_failed_to_work_in_thunderbird_7 GS]]</s> - [http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics/addon_lookout_1_2_12_failed_to_work_in_thunderbird_7#reply_6789918 it's compatible now supposedly!] | ||
# [http://getsatisfaction.com/mozilla_messaging/topics/thunderbird_v7_does_not_work_with_eset_smart_security_extension#reply_6758346 ESET V5 is supposedly still not compatible with Thunderbird 7] | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||