Re: Video Download Helper will not run with Firefox 57

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On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 07:34:53AM -0500, Temlakos wrote:
> Everyone:
> 
> After updating Firefox I got a message to "refresh" it--that is, remove all
> add-ins. Foolishly I did so, thinking to reinstall them later using
> compatible versions.
> 
> But I have not been able to get Video Download Helper to work.
> 
> I followed their instructions to install a "companion application." That
> means working in a terminal version (actually, Konsole; I'm working in KDE).
> The messages I get all say the companion app is ready for use. But after
> repeated shutdowns and restarts, VDH still will not download anything.

Did you look for alternatives that don't need companion apps? youtube-dl
works for me.

I see a security disaster comming if addons ask users to install companion
apps. Most of them may be legit but I am not keen to try out. Firefox byebye.

Richard

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