436482 - Firefox start page (about:home) should provide same functionality as Google page

Status: RESOLVED WONTFIX

(Firefox :: General, defect)

Description

[Thomas Bertels]

The Google page includes a link to language tools on the right of the search field.
But the Firefox start page doesn't.
Why not ask Google to add it ?

Comment 1

[Corey Farwell]

This should be marked as an enhancement.

Comment 2

[Thomas Bertels]

There's a loss of functionality for the users of the Firefox start page compared to the original Google page.
This could encourage users using the original page instead.
I don't know if it has an impact on the Mozilla-Google deal tough.

Comment 3

[Tyler Downer [He/Him]]

Reporter, are you still seeing this issue with Firefox 3.6.9 or later in safe mode? If not, please close. These links can help you in your testing.
http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Managing+profiles

Comment 4

[Thomas Bertels]

Yes, check the URL.
Additionally, there should be a link to Gmail in the links at the top of the page.

Comment 5

[Wayne Mery (:wsmwk)]

Do you still see this problem when using current release of firefox?

Comment 6

[Thomas Bertels]

The new Google Firefox start page has improved, but now Firefox has switched to about:home, which doesn't include either Translate, nor Maps or Images.

We should ask ourself if we want the user to stick to about:home or if we don't care if he switches to google.com.

Comment 7

[Valerio Capello]

Other features missing in about:home are search as you type and search by hitting return (instead that clicking on the button).

Comment 8

[Corey Farwell]

It seems like the solution would be to just set the homepage to google.com if one expects the functionality for google.com.