Clear private data in Firefox is a joke
Because it still does not delete *.sol files. These can be written to and read from via Flash. So everywebsite can track the average user ad infinitum even when you clear cookies and everything else in firefox.
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You might want to look into this firefox plugin which allows you to delete flash cookies:
http://objection.mozdev.org/
http://objection.mozdev.org/
I agree, flash cookies should be cleared with this feature as long as firefox is shipping with flash.
Previous discussion here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=415244
Don't complain. Take advantage of this wonderful feature. I use them as super-persistent cookies. You should too!
If you are on Windows use http://www.ccleaner.com/ ...
Hmmm... so I guess you're S.O.L.?
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