I've been using Firefox for quite a while now, and since we're all required to use it this term, I thought I'd share some of the other useful extensions that I've been using. As I recall more (I'm at work at the moment) I'll add them.
NoScript - This one blocks scripts from running on sites you haven't marked as trusted. It's a good extension to help with computer security (it prevents Java, JavaScript, popups and other scripts from running). You do have to be sure to mark sites you use and trust as trusted or they won't have complete functionality (and you'll be banging your head wondering why Amazon isn't working right when you're trying to buy your books -- until you mark it as trusted).
Forecastfox - Allows you to add weather forecasts to your tool bar so you can see what the weather's going to be like today and tomorrow.
Tabs Open Relative - This is a simple one that makes new tabs in Firefox open to the right of the current tab rather than as the far right last tab.
Update: Now that I'm home...some more extensions.
IE Tab - Allows you to view a website in a tab as if you were viewing it in Internet Explorer. Some websites just don't work right in Firefox, unfortunately.
Plain Text to Link - Allows you to highlight text for a website that is not a clickable link and open it in a new tab without having to copy and paste the text into the address bar.
Clear Private Data - Allows you to add a button to your toolbar so you can clear all private data with one click.
Download Status Bar - Will indicate downloads in a small status bar at the bottom of your browser instead of the popup download manager. With multiple concurrent downloads you'll get multiple status bars.
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