Comment 383 for bug 195698

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David (wizzardx) wrote : Re: [Bug 195698] Re: Password asked separately for each tab that requires it

Yes, same here. These days I keep sensitive data under encfs-encrypted
sub-directories of my home dir.

2009/4/16 Fabián Rodríguez <email address hidden>:
> As a side note, I have stopped using the master password feature in
> Firefox completely, now that encrypted home directory is so easily
> accomplished. This, combined with full disk encryption, is enough for
> me. It also means I accept the risk of exposing my passwords if someone
> gets past those two layers of encryption (for example if I misplaced a
> non-encrypted backup, etc.).
>
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> Password asked separately for each tab that requires it
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/195698
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> of a duplicate bug.
>
> Status in The Mozilla Firefox Browser: Confirmed
> Status in “firefox” source package in Ubuntu: Invalid
> Status in “firefox-3.0” source package in Ubuntu: Invalid
> Status in “xulrunner-1.9” source package in Ubuntu: Triaged
>
> Bug description:
> Binary package hint: firefox
>
> Ubuntu 8.04 - Hardy (development branch)
> FIrefox 3 Beta 3
> I am connected through a proxy that needs authentication and I have multiple tabs opened.
> When main Firefox window is closed (selecting "Save and Quit" later) and I open Firefox again, multiple windows appear (one for each tab) asking for me user and proxy password. There should appear only ONE window.
>