Iceweasel/Firefox nonsense

[James McDonald]

David A. Bandel wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Anyone know what this nonsense is about and how to get around it?
>
> Port Restricted for Security Reasons
> This address uses a network port which is normally used for purposes
> other than Web browsing. Iceweasel has canceled the request for your
> protection.
> The requested address specified a port (e.g. "mozilla.org:80" for port
> 80 on mozilla.org) normally used for purposes other than Web browsing.
> The browser has canceled the request for your protection and security.
>
> Looks like I can no longer configure/work with CUPS thanx to this
> monstrous stupidity.
>
> If anyone know how to turn this *&^%$#@ off, pls let me know.
>
> TIA,
>
> David A. Bandel
>   
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/netlib/PortBanning.html

I had this problem trying to access port 87 once... annoying .