Jeromatron wrote:
> Great job with a concept that has lots of potential.

> One thought on the collections - could there be a way to add all of
> the addons in a collection to your browser in a single shot - a "Add
> all" button?

> For example, the Web Developer collection.  I am subscribed to it, it
> is a favorite.  I would like to install all of them.  It would be
> quite nice to have a way to Add All in that collection.

> Maybe in addition, there could be a way to add only a subset with
> checkboxes and a batch install.

> It's just a pain to go through the interface for adding each one, one
> at a time, with the lag in the install (# of seconds for each one to
> wait before the button is enabled), then the separate window for when
> it completes and the prompt to restart firefox.

> Anyway, just some thoughts.

> Thanks!

On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM, Justin Scott <flig...@mozilla.com> wrote:
> Installing multiple add-ons from a collection is actually a lot more
> complex than it sounds, although it is something we're going to try to work
> on.

> The two main issues are:
> 1) the legal issues involved with distribution of add-ons aren't as clear
> with installing a bundle of add-ons created by a third party as with a third
> party just creating a list and the user choosing to install them
> individually.

> 2) (main reason) Add-on first-run experiences are completely inconsistent
> and some add-ons aren't even compatible with each other. Installing multiple
> add-ons at once can totally baffle a novice user such that they think there
> is no way to undo the damage.

> For example, see my post on this here:
> http://blog.fligtar.com/2008/10/16/responsible-first-run-usage/

> and imagine someone new to Firefox restarting to find that.

> With Fashion Your Firefox we were able to install multiple add-ons at once
> because they were pre-selected, so we had permission from the authors and
> knew they had acceptable first-run experiences.

> But with users able to add any add-ons they want to a collection, it's a
> lot harder of a problem to solve than meets the eye.

> Justin

> Jeromatron wrote:

>> Great job with a concept that has lots of potential.

>> One thought on the collections - could there be a way to add all of
>> the addons in a collection to your browser in a single shot - a "Add
>> all" button?

>> For example, the Web Developer collection.  I am subscribed to it, it
>> is a favorite.  I would like to install all of them.  It would be
>> quite nice to have a way to Add All in that collection.

>> Maybe in addition, there could be a way to add only a subset with
>> checkboxes and a batch install.

>> It's just a pain to go through the interface for adding each one, one
>> at a time, with the lag in the install (# of seconds for each one to
>> wait before the button is enabled), then the separate window for when
>> it completes and the prompt to restart firefox.

>> Anyway, just some thoughts.

>> Thanks!

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Majken Connor wrote:
> interesting!

> problem compounds if a user already has add-ons that conflict even if the
> bundle is ok. Seems like a good solution for future would be to allow
> Firefox to recognize add-ons that were installed either as a bundle or in
> rapid succession and let users undo the last installed extension/set.
> Something for dev though.

> -Lucy

> On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM, Justin Scott <flig...@mozilla.com> wrote:

>> Installing multiple add-ons from a collection is actually a lot more
>> complex than it sounds, although it is something we're going to try to work
>> on.

>> The two main issues are:
>> 1) the legal issues involved with distribution of add-ons aren't as clear
>> with installing a bundle of add-ons created by a third party as with a third
>> party just creating a list and the user choosing to install them
>> individually.

>> 2) (main reason) Add-on first-run experiences are completely inconsistent
>> and some add-ons aren't even compatible with each other. Installing multiple
>> add-ons at once can totally baffle a novice user such that they think there
>> is no way to undo the damage.

>> For example, see my post on this here:
>> http://blog.fligtar.com/2008/10/16/responsible-first-run-usage/

>> and imagine someone new to Firefox restarting to find that.

>> With Fashion Your Firefox we were able to install multiple add-ons at once
>> because they were pre-selected, so we had permission from the authors and
>> knew they had acceptable first-run experiences.

>> But with users able to add any add-ons they want to a collection, it's a
>> lot harder of a problem to solve than meets the eye.

>> Justin

>> Jeromatron wrote:

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