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==Calendar Access== | ==Calendar Access== | ||
===Why should I use the Provider, and not access via CalDAV?=== | ===Why should I use the Provider, and not access via CalDAV?=== | ||
The Provider predates Google Calendar's CalDAV support and was initially recommended because it was more stable. However, CalDAV support has improved with time and now offers a pretty complete Google Calendar experience. For some people, the Provider for Google Calendar works better than CalDAV. The Provider for Google Calendar also allows access to Google's task lists | The Provider predates Google Calendar's CalDAV support and was initially recommended because it was more stable. However, CalDAV support has improved with time and now offers a pretty complete Google Calendar experience. For some people, the Provider for Google Calendar works better than CalDAV. The Provider for Google Calendar also allows access to Google's task lists and there are some extra features in the Provider not available via CalDAV, for example setting SMS reminders. It is also easier to set up, a graphical calendar picker is available. | ||
===I cannot access my calendar at all!=== | ===I cannot access my calendar at all!=== | ||
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===After entering my email, a blank login dialog shows up. How do I fix it?=== | ===After entering my email, a blank login dialog shows up. How do I fix it?=== | ||
This often happens when you are using a theme that has not been updated. Please notify the theme author and temporarily disable the theme when creating the calendars. Note that you not only have to disable the theme addon, you also have to change back to the default theme in the appearance section. | This often happens when you are using a theme that has not been updated. Please notify the theme author and temporarily disable the theme when creating the calendars. Note that you not only have to disable the theme addon, you also have to change back to the default theme in the appearance section. | ||
===Why does the login dialog open in my default browser instead of in Thunderbird?=== | |||
This usually happens when certain advanced preferences have been changed, either directly or via an addon. To fix it, go to the advanced config editor (Tools → Options → Advanced → General Tab → Config Editor...) and search for <code>network.protocol-handler.expose.http</code>. Set both <code>network.protocol-handler.expose.http</code> and <code>network.protocol-handler.expose.https</code> to <code>true</code>. | |||
===I want to access a friend's calendar I have access to!=== | ===I want to access a friend's calendar I have access to!=== | ||