My browser is set up with two profile options. This dialogue box has an option for working "offline" - preferred for testing HTML before posting. The request is ignored and the modem connects automatically anyway. A related problem: it is necessary to have a window open before one may open a file. If no files are displayed in the browser window, the "Open File" command is ignored.

Anne, what build ID are you reporting this bug against?

These issues have nothing to do with LiveConnect, which is the component for JavaScript <---> Java intercommunication. The bug regarding offline requests is on file as bug 82487. I'm going to reassign this bug to the XP Apps component for parity, and mark this bug as a duplicate. You will be cc'ed on that so you can follow progress on it and to add comments, if you wish. If you feel the "related problem" you mention is directly relevant to the issue, please add your comment on that point to bug 82487. Please say a bit more about what you mean; I'm not sure I follow. On the other hand, if it is a distinct issue, than a separate bug should be filed. I would guess at Networking:File as the component. If you do file, please include your Mozilla Build ID in the bug report. And thanks for supporting Mozilla!

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 82487 ***

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This dupe bug is talking about profile managers "work offline" checkbox. I'll find it a home while I clean up offline/necko bugs.

Anne: Mac OS 9 was using a very easy-to-trip autodialer. Please reopen if you have this problem in Mac OS X, we aren't fixing Mac OS 9 bugs anymore. CFM RIP

OS9 CFM RIP, but I've never used OSX on dialup. Reopen if it has the same problem.