I like Ubuntu as i have already stated in my earlier posts. However, I am not a Linux geek and I am quite dependent on Windows for everything which is more difficult than 2+2.
However, a fast internet connection and loads of info available on the internet is making my life easier on my attempt to go the open-source way.
Recently, I wanted to import all my settings for Mozilla including plugins, bookmarks etc from Windows partition to Ubuntu. This is how a achieved it.
Step 1. Create a symbolic link from Ubuntu partition to the windows partition where the Mozilla settings exist.
In windows it exists in the following path by default c:/Documents and Settings/{USER_PROFILE}/Application Data/Mozilla where USER_PROFILE is your profile name.
In Ubuntu it exists in the following path /home/{USER_PROFILE}/.mozilla
To create a symlink use the following command
ln -s /media/WinHome/Documents and Settings/USER_PROFILE/Application Data/Mozilla" /home/deepak/.mozilla
Step 2. This happens typically because in Linux folder names are case sensitive. i.e home is not same as Home. So you will have to rename the folders in the .mozilla link to all lower case. i.e extensions and firefox. That's it, Just close the firefox browser and reopen it. You should be able to see all your plugins enabled and the bookmarks loaded properly. Ubuntu Rocks :-)
However, a fast internet connection and loads of info available on the internet is making my life easier on my attempt to go the open-source way.
Recently, I wanted to import all my settings for Mozilla including plugins, bookmarks etc from Windows partition to Ubuntu. This is how a achieved it.
Step 1. Create a symbolic link from Ubuntu partition to the windows partition where the Mozilla settings exist.
In windows it exists in the following path by default c:/Documents and Settings/{USER_PROFILE}/Application Data/Mozilla where USER_PROFILE is your profile name.
In Ubuntu it exists in the following path /home/{USER_PROFILE}/.mozilla
To create a symlink use the following command
ln -s /media/WinHome/Documents and Settings/USER_PROFILE/Application Data/Mozilla" /home/deepak/.mozilla
Step 2. This happens typically because in Linux folder names are case sensitive. i.e home is not same as Home. So you will have to rename the folders in the .mozilla link to all lower case. i.e extensions and firefox. That's it, Just close the firefox browser and reopen it. You should be able to see all your plugins enabled and the bookmarks loaded properly. Ubuntu Rocks :-)
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