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Why the "NoScript" requires updates almost every time that firefox turn on.
For example"adblock plus" updates its database without changing its program version. Database downloaded in the background. No need to wait until all the downloaded and installed.
I think you must to do the same.
It will be much more convenient.

Look at the changelog, often it's the code that's changing, not what could be considered the database (default whitelist, surrogate scripts).

vt1980 wrote:Why the "NoScript" requires updates almost every time that firefox turn on.

Perhaps because the developer responds quickly to newly emergent web threats, to reported and verified bugs, and to valuable suggestions for enhancement?

vt1980 wrote:It will be much more convenient.

NoScript could go to Microsoft's policy of issuing batch updates once a month, but that leaves you vulnerable to the new threats, and with the unfixed bugs, for a long time.

Are you on the development build channel? It's the best way to go, but if the frequency annoys you, go back to latest stable releases.
Those tend to come out about every two weeks or so, although still faster if there is an emergency (known exploit in the wild).

I prefer a bit of inconvenience in return for always having the latest fixes and enhancements (development builds), but if you choose differently, that's your choice to make.

And what dhouwn said about an actual code change in the program, as opposed to databases. Two different things. New threat, new code.


Edit: It seems you're running Fx 3.6.26, so unless that's TOR or a user-agent switcher, the updates of Firefox itself are way behind.
Last v3 was 3.6.28; ended support 24 April 2012. Current supported version is Fx 12.0.
NoScript can't protect you against any unpatched flaw in an obsolete browser. If you want best possible safety, you must expend a little time to keep things up to date.

vt1980 wrote:It will be much more convenient.

If the release notes page is annoying you each time NoScript updates, you can turn it off. Options - Notifications - Display the Release Notes on Updates.

Thrawn wrote:

vt1980 wrote:It will be much more convenient.

If the release notes page is annoying you each time NoScript updates, you can turn it off. Options - Notifications - Display the Release Notes on Updates.

Indeed, but unless I am mistaken, OP was complaining about the frequency of updates themselves, and the resultant need to restart the browser.

There have been similar complaints over the years, and my answer is pretty much the same as posted here: "Do you really want to wait for new protections, features, and fixes?"

Tom T. wrote:

Thrawn wrote:

vt1980 wrote:It will be much more convenient.

If the release notes page is annoying you each time NoScript updates, you can turn it off. Options - Notifications - Display the Release Notes on Updates.

Indeed, but unless I am mistaken, OP was complaining about the frequency of updates themselves, and the resultant need to restart the browser.

Good point. On Firefox before version 4, addon updates interfere with browser start. If that's annoying the OP, then it's another reason to update to the latest Firefox version.

Personally, I miss that feature...one of the ways in which I consider the new (Fx >= 4) addon manager to be a downgrade...

Thrawn wrote: On Firefox before version 4, addon updates interfere with browser start. If that's annoying the OP, then it's another reason to update to the latest Firefox version.

The simple cure for that is to go to Firefox Tools > Options > Advanced > Update, and check "Check for updates, but let me choose whether to install them". Then you can get and install the update manually when it's convenient.

Thrawn wrote:Personally, I miss that feature...one of the ways in which I consider the new (Fx >= 4) addon manager to be a downgrade...

Don't even get me started ....

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