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» What is Windfox?

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Windfox is an extension that displays current wind speed, wind direction and air temperature at your favorite surfspot in your Firefox browser. The extension checks Windfinder.com for new observations every 15 minutes. So in order for the extension to be useful you should be permanently online. You can also configure a windspeed threshold. When the threshold is exceeded Windfox alerts you with a flashlight. You can also use the extension to switch to the corresponding wind report or forecast on the Windfinder web site. Windfox has been tested with Firefox 1.5 - 3.0. It may work with other Firefox versions as well. If you do not have Firefox yet get first!

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» Installation

Open http://www.windfinder.com/windfox/windfox.xpi with your Firefox browser and follow the instructions on screen.

Windfox Install Windfox (81 kb)


» Configuration

To configure Windfox to display your favorite surfspot rightclick the extension, then select "Options". An options windows appears. In the tab "Weather station" click "Change your weather station". The select the continent, country, region and the weather station that you want to monitor. Then click "OK" to save the changes.

» Data / weather station missing

If Windfox used to show wind but now reports "no weather data" for your surfspot then the weather station is out of order. In this case please inform info@windfinder.com.

If Windfox continues to report "no weather data" for your surfspot then Windfinder only has a forecast for this spot but no access to a local weather station that reports wind & weather. If you know someone who has a local weather station near the surfspot then please contact us. or if you want to setup your own weather station please read our weather station howto. If you or a 3rd party provides the real time data to Windfinder we offer a free ad banner on our website.

If your favorite surfspot is missing (not in the list) please send an e-mail to info@windfinder.com and let us know the name and location of your surfspot.

» Updates

Windfinder develops, enhances and adds new features of Windfox. If you want to get the latest release of Windfox then open your firefox browser and click "Tools" in the menu bar and then "Extensions". All installed extensions are displayed in a new window. Click "Find updates". Firefox checks for new updates. If there is a new version of Firefox it is indicated in the window and you just need to confirm the update.

» Switch on/off

Let's say its Winter time and too cold for windsurfing, kitesurfing or sailing and you just don't want to see the wind report every time you use browse the internet. Then simply switch it off: In firefox click > Tools > Extensions. Then right click on Windfox in the extension window and choose "Disable". A text appears "Windfox will be disabled when Firefox is restarted". If you want to enable Windfox later rightclick Windfox in the extension window and choose "Enable" and restart the browser.

» Languages

At the moment the Windfox is available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Windfox automatically uses your browser's default language.

» License Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 + Windfinder Additions:

You are free:

  • to share - to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work
  • to remix - to make derivative works (add new features, make improvements, fix bugs)

Under the following conditions:

  • Attribution: You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work).
  • Noncommercial: You may not use this work for commercial purposes.
  • Share Alike: If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under the same or similar license to this one.
  • For any reuse or distribution, you must make clear to others the license terms of this work. The best way to do this is with a link to Windfinder.com.
  • Any of the above conditions can be waived if you get permission from the copyright holder.
  • Apart from the remix rights granted under this license, nothing in this license impairs or restricts the author's moral rights.

Windfinder Addtions:

  • Respect trademark rights: You may not alter the Windfinder logo or remove it from the software.
  • Respect data source: You may not change the download source of the weather data that is displayed in the software. The weather data that is displayed in the software has to originate from Windfinder.com.
  • Display limitations: You may not display more than three weather parameters (e.g. wind speed, wind direction, air temperature) in the software
  • No advertising, logos or ad banners from third parties: You may not display advertising,logos or ad banners from companies other than Windfinder.com