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Firefox:1.5 Network Error Messages: Difference between revisions
deniedPortAccess needs an override in preferences and better help text
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(This is a common error during ASP.NET development where the built-in web server dynamically changes the port number. <b>The correct workaround is adding a new string value to <code>about:config</code> called <code>network.security.ports.banned.override</code> Then enter a comma-separated list of port numbers to allow.</b> - msturek) | (This is a common error during ASP.NET development where the built-in web server dynamically changes the port number. <b>The correct workaround is adding a new string value to <code>about:config</code> called <code>network.security.ports.banned.override</code> Then enter a comma-separated list of port numbers to allow.</b> - msturek) | ||
Hi, I'm a big boy now and I don't need M$ IE style hand-holding. Firefox is used by grownups to operate all kinds of web enabled systems (development, sysadmin, testing...) that don't use port 80. I first encountered this using SWAT but there are many other valid uses. Please implement and include instructions on overriding this in the help message. Eg: | |||
== This address is restricted == | |||
This address uses a network port which is normally used for purposes other than Web browsing. Firefox has canceled the request for your protection. | |||
Go to ''Preferences->Advanced->Security'' and tick ''"Allow connections to non-standard ports"'' to enable this capability. Sorry for <strike>being an overbearing dictator, I guess Mr Bush got to us.</strike> the inconvenience. | |||
== dnsNotFound == | == dnsNotFound == | ||