Firefox 10 and Thunderbird 10 Released

Firefox 10 and Thunderbird 10 were released on January 31, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note. In this version, I’d like to introduce the special feature for  improving the add-on compatibility issue. It is that the add-ons for version 4 or later (Firefox and Thunderbird) can be run in Firefox 10, Thunderbird 10, or later. (Firefox, Thunderbird) Improvement of add-on compatibility issue (Firefox) Improvement of setting process of “Firefox Sync”. (Firefox) Full Screen APIs for web applications was supported. If you are  Firefox 7 or Thunderbird 7 user, your Firefox and Thunderbird will be automatically upgraded within several days. However, you had better keep in mind...Read More

Firefox 9.0.1 and Thunderbird 9 Released

Firefox 9 and Thunderbird 9 were released on December 21, 2011. About the detail information, please check the release note. Firefox 9.0,1 was released on December 22, 2011. This version is the fix for  MacOSX Lion. (Firefox) Improvement of Javascript Performance. (Firefox) Compatibility of MacOSX LionAdded “Twitter” to the search bar for select locales. If you are  Firefox 7 or Thunderbird 7 user, your Firefox and Thunderbird will be automatically upgraded within several days. However, you had better keep in mind that a lot of add-on software in Thunderbird will be disabled because of compatibility issue. About famous add-on software, the new version will be arrived soon, but minar software...Read More

Google Chrome 16 Released

New version was released on December 13, 2011. New features are as follows:  User Management Google Chrome can switch all settings and information, such as the settings, bookmark, add-on, cookie, and so on.  Then, fifteen vulnerabilities were fixed.  Installation of Adobe Flash Player version is 11.1.102.55. 14 December, 2011  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

Microsoft Office 2004 (11.6.6) / 2008 (12.3.2) / 2011 (14.1.4) for Mac Released

Users. The aim of this maintenance update version is for blocking the implementation of an attack code embedded in the document. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2004 or 2008. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up.  * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.1.4 * Requirement  14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Microsoft Office 2008...Read More

(Trouble) Cannot synchronize the data by Dropbox software?

Please try to set up manual proxy setting in Dropbox software   if your connecting network requires the proxy setting. Right Click in the Dropbox icon of Task bar  and select “Settings”. Select “Manual Setting” in the proxy menu. * In case of Macintosh, Select “Manual Setting” in the proxy button in network menu.  In case of Kyoto University network, host is  [proxy.kuins.net], port is [8080]. Of course, when you connect to Kyoto University network, please confirm the IT staff or administrator in your department because for the correspondance of the  information security policy. 13th December, 2011  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.  

Firefox 8.0.1 Released

Firefox 8.0.1 was released on November 21, 2011.This version was fixed about the following issues. Crash problem regarding Java applet on MacOSX. Crash problem regarding RoboForm plugin on Windows Please see the following release note if you’d like to know the detail information. Firefox 8.0.1 Release Note ※About Firefox 8.0 information, please see “”.  24th November, 2011  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.  

Firefox 8 and Thunderbird 8 Released

Firefox 8 and Thunderbird 8 were released on November 8, 2011. By this upgrade, the approach of add-on administration was changed. About the detail information, please check the release note. Add-ons installed by third party programs are now disabled by default. (Firefox) Added “Twitter” to the search bar for select locales. (Thunderbird) Folder switching pane widget was removed. If you’d like to continue to use, please  install Folder Pane View Switcher add-on. Fixed several stability and security issues. If you are  Firefox 7 or Thunderbird 7 user, your Firefox and Thunderbird will be automatically upgraded within several days. However, you had better keep in mind that a lot of add-on software in...Read More

Google Chrome 15 Released

If you’d like to use new version, you need to manually download and install it. Maybe, Google Chrome will be automatically upgraded soon. In new futures: New Tab ”Commonly-used page list” and “Recent Closed Tabs” were separated. “Recent Closed Tabs” moved to the lower navigation bar. Then, “Installed Google Chrome Apps list” was added to new section in new Tab. In this section, you can remove your installed application. Renewal of Google Chrome Web Store Linkage of Google plus Account. And were fixed 28 security vulnerabilities. Adobe Flash Player plugin was already upgraded by Google Chrome 14.0.835.202 on October 4, 2011. 26th October, 2011  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.  

(Important) Firefox 7.0.1 / Thunderbird 7.0.1 Released

Delivery of Firefox 7.0 and Thunderbird 7.0 is tentatively suspended because critical issue was discovered. The issue is that a rare issue where some users could find one or more of their add-ons hidden after a Firefox update. If you find out the issue in your Firefox or Thunderbird, you will be able to fix it using “Add-on Recovery Tool” (This tool was removed). This tool can install to Thunderbird and Firefox for Android. Firefox 7.0.1 Release Note Thunderbird 7.0.1 Release Note (Released on October 1st, 2011) 30th September, 2011 Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.  

Firefox 7 and Thunderbird 7 Released

Firefox 7 and Thunderbird 7 were released on September 27, 2011. By this upgrade, the performance and safety  were improved. About the detail information, please check the release note. If you are  Firefox 6 or Thunderbird 6 user, your Firefox and Thunderbird will be automatically upgraded within several days. However, you had better keep in mind that a lot of add-on software in Thunderbird will be disabled because of compatibility issue. About famous add-on software, the new version will be arrived soon, but minar software may not be supported. Firefox 7 Release Note Thunderbird 7 Release Note Don’t work add-on software in Thunderbird 6 Change quote and reply format * If...Read More