Howto: Make Firefox handle aim:goim links properly

[ming0]

Now you can make Firefox and Gaim handle the little IM links properly ( i.e. href=Aim:goim?screenname=whateversclever).

1.) open Gaim's buddy list and open: tools > preferences

2.) on left pane, click "plugins". in main pane, find "remote control" and make sure it is enabled

3.) in a new firefox tab (ctrl + t) in the address bar, type about:config

4.) right click and choose "new" > "string"

5.) in the first box add the following value

network.protocol-handler.external.xmpp

6.) in the second box add the following value

true

7.) right click again and make another "string"

8.) in the first box add the following value

network.protocol-handler.app.xmpp

9.) in the second box add the following value

/usr/bin/gaim

10.) test it out here: Send a message to ming0

11.) when the "external protocol" box pops up, check the "remember this choice" box and click "launch application"

12.) yippe! it worked! (IM me if it didn't)

[majikstreet]

It worked! W00t!

I only have one correction: when you right click, you need to select "New" then "String".



I installed the extension, and AIM link still open in a new tab

[ming0]

I installed the extension, and AIM link still open in a new tab

you know, now that I reset, I'm getting an extra tab too

Edit: I figured it out--first I was clicking on my extra link and then I tried the one on my profile <---- That one doesn't spawn an extra window...

BTW, thanks for the correction

[Technoviking]

Does Gaim have to be running?

Mike

[NeoChaosX]

Just tested it - yeah, Gaim has to be running and logged on.

Still, this is useful.

[majikstreet]

you know, now that I reset, I'm getting an extra tab too

Edit: I figured it out--first I was clicking on my extra link and then I tried the one on my profile <---- That one doesn't spawn an extra window...

BTW, thanks for the correction

No problem.... But, I wish it didn't open a new tab....