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We have finally reached the concluding episode of this trilogy. Some of the extensions mentioned in this article are very well-known and some people might be wondering why I have left them for last. I've done so to highlight some extensions that are equally good but not as popular. The list below is the last of 10 extensions that we think should be included among the "Best of Firefox Extensions."

Orkut Scrapper
I am sure there are no twisted eyebrows at the mention and existence of this extension. Simply because Orkut is so popular, someone actually decided to make a firefox extension for it. Orkut Scrapper makes your scrapping a hell-of-a-lot easier compared to the usual "Bad Server, No Donut For You."


Below are the features that Orkut Scrapper offers:

* Link Access: Orkut Scrapper allows users to visit their friends' (and enemies) scrapbook and album or simply send them a quick email or teaser.

* Shoutbox: Users can communicate to each other off the Orkut servers and onto a public shout box. Although not Google Talk, this is the next best alternative and the great thing about this is that users can choose whether they want a private shoutbox or simply use the public one.

* Font Styles: Not only can users change the color of their fonts when scrapping friends they can also change the size as well. But the best feature is that it allows users to send messages using their favorite font styles, an option I wish Google's blogger gave to users.

* Translation Tools: Supports 10 Indian languages for scrapping. This is a feature desperately needed on Orkut (and very quick.) Although only translating India's main languages, this can be quite useful for those people whose first language is not English or Portuguese.

* Secret Scraping: You can send messages to your friends that they (and only they) will be able to see simply by clicking the reply button with "the golden key." This is quite handy, especially since Google does not have privacy settings on user's scrapbooks.

* Online Friend/Scrap Alerts: Orkut scrapper notifies you when your friends appear online or when you get a scrap.

There are other interesting features like:

* The ability to set an image as your background

* The ability to view images or flash items (such as Google Video's) within Orkut

* Live preview of your message before scrapping your friend

* Creating a signature for your scrap posts

* Send a "heart message" using the text that you type

* Toolbar with all shortcuts

* Autologin into Orkut.

To download the extension, click here.

source:techtree