[SLUG] run two separate (process isolated) firefox processes/ instances

2007-08-17 Thread Zenaan Harkness
Can one run two or more firefox instances such that each instance is in an entirely separate address space? Eg, can I copy a firefox executable? I shouldn't have to set up a separate browser (eg. galeon) unless I actually want that browser, but occasionally I've been in a situation where I want

Re: [SLUG] run two separate (process isolated) firefox processes/ instances

2007-08-17 Thread Michael Chesterton
On 18/08/2007, at 1:09 AM, Zenaan Harkness wrote: Can one run two or more firefox instances such that each instance is in an entirely separate address space? Eg, can I copy a firefox executable? That's not necessary, and won't do what you want. I think the easiest and safest way is to

Re: [SLUG] run two separate (process isolated) firefox processes/ instances

2007-08-17 Thread Billy Kwong
Yes, by running different profiles within Firefox. firefox -ProfileManager. Regards, Bill On 18/08/07, Zenaan Harkness [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can one run two or more firefox instances such that each instance is in an entirely separate address space? Eg, can I copy a firefox executable?