HOWTO:tell users how to install .XPI files

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Installing Lily apps is really easy, but the process may be a little more manual than your user may be used to.

[edit] short and sweet

  • download the lily app
  • drag the file into firefox
  • restart firefox once it's done installing
  • look for the new app in the Tools -> menu.

[edit] Longer, but still super easy

  • Download the .XPI file to your desktop or where ever you normally would. Just make sure you can locate the file once it's downloaded.
  • Make sure Firefox is running. If not, launch it.
  • Make sure Firefox has a browser window open. If not, open a new one.
  • Find the .XPI file you downloaded on your computer.
  • Drag the .XPI file into the open Firefox browser window.
  • There will be an unusual prompt asking if it's OK to install the file you dragged into the browser window. Hit yes and it will do it's job.
  • Once the file is installed, it will tell you that you need to restart Firefox. Go ahead and hit the "restart" button.
  • Now that Firefox is restarted, look for the new application in the Tools-> menu.
    • Image:toolsmenu.png
  • Done! Enjoy!
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