Why Firefox does google search unwanted? addons, "Ubuntu Firefox Modifications 0.9rc2"? ; jor Ubuntu

[Rashkae]

giovanni_re wrote:

> I see there is a "show search suggestions" check box, which is checked, on the popup dialog box from clicking on the drop down arrow in the search box near the top of the FF screeen.  What is the "show search suggestions" about?
> 
> Could that be what is causing non urls in the url area to do a google search?
> 
> 
> ==  Thanks.
> 

wow, I've taken this feature for granted for so long, I never before 
realized how odd it is that there is no easy to reach option to 
configure/disable this feature.  I guess that's what google gets for the 
millions they spent on sponsoring Firefox....

To answer your question, enter "about:config" in your address bar to 
enter the advanced firefox configuration settings.  Search for "keyword" 
  (in the Filter box) and double click on "keyword.enabled" to change it 
to false.  That will disable the search from invalid URL's feature.