Google Inc. is advising users of Gmail Chat to disable the Firefox browser plug-in AdBlock when using the new instant messaging feature embedded within the search engine's Web mail service.
In a response to a support question, the Mountain View, Calif., company said AdBlock, which is used to block advertising on Web pages, "often interferes with Gmail's chat features, causing Firefox to crash."
Google said its engineers are working on the problem, but recommended, in the meantime, to disable AdBlock, clear the Mozilla Corp. browser's cache and then log back into Gmail.
"If disabling AdBlock resolves the problem, but you'd still like to use it in conjunction with Gmail, you may want to contact AdBlock's support team for help," Google said.
Google launched Gmail Chat on Monday. The IM software is embedded into Google's existing email service and is being rolled out gradually among Gmail users.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
