Why am I not able to use the multi-uploader anymore in Firefox?
Because of certain compatibility issues with the old Aurigma software package that provided Fubar with the multi-image uploader, Fubar made a decision to switch versions of the product from a Java applet to an ActiveX control.
Huh?
I said...
... No, I got that. What does that mean in English?
It means if you're running Firefox, the multi-uploader won't work for you anymore. Use the single-uploader instead, or use Internet Explorer.
OK... Pretend I only know half the story. How does an upgrade break the program for one browser and fix it for another?
Well, it's like this...
Java's selling point is that the technology is designed to work on every platform that has a "Java Virtual Machine" on it (and that's most operating systems, now). The old version of the multi-uploader was a Java applet, which IE, Firefox, and basically every other modern browser supports.
ActiveX is a proprietary Microsoft technology. IE, being a Microsoft product, comes with everything you need to run ActiveX controls already. Firefox requires a plugin (a module that teaches Firefox how to render certain objects; for example, Firefox has a plugin to play Windows Media Player objects, which is what lets you hear music in the lounges).
So, why not get a plugin to let Firefox process ActiveX controls?
There was one. The problem is that it only works for Firefox 1.5. At the time of this writing, Firefox is up to version 2.0.0.14.
So, what do I do?
If you're using IE, nothing. Continue enjoying Fubar as you did.
If you're using a browser that doesn't support ActiveX, you'll have to either wait for a plugin to be developed for your browser, switch browsers to one that does support ActiveX, wait for Fubar to update the multi-uploader again, or use the single-uploader for now.
Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to
visit the support lounge.