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Downloaded Firefox update, how do I install it?
Hi folks, i'm ashamed not having understood everything here.
I'm used to automatic updates in windows though... I installed Mint 17.1 MATE on my little Thinkpad T42 today. After having used Firefox some time, it reported that it was out-of-date og asked me to download an upgrade. So I did and got firefox-34.0.5.tar.br2 in a folder named temp. I unpacked the archive and got a subfolder named Firefox in my personal folder. I cannot find a program for installing in the subfolder, only a lot of details. What do I do now? Feel a little silly now, but since last time I had trouble I have not used Linux Mint and this is my first day once more. |
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Download http://sourceforge.net/projects/ubun...4.deb/download and use your Software Manager or Synaptic to remove the provided Firefox and then open and terminal and use Code:
sudo dpkg -i /path/to/saved/firefox-mozilla-build_34.0.5-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb |
first you do not "download" a update for firefox -- unless it is VERY old like firefox2 or 3
in the menu bar click help then "about firefox" the pop up should have a notice stating "checking for update" then "downloading update" then "restart firefox to install update" or "you are up to date " Also your distro will AUTO update firefox when there is a update in your updates |
Hi.
You can also run Firefox from that folder (as it is not an installer) open it and click (or double) on firefox then set as default browser (or use systems settings to point to that file.) Running it from your /home or /download folder may not be the best choice tho... Best wishes and have fun. :) |
Open Terminal
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sudo apt-get updatetype in password when it asks, (nothing shows when you type. Do not worry. It is a safety feature). Hit enter key, Let it finish loading. Lots of text are going to scroll. Then when back to the $ prompt in terminal. Type in Code:
apt-cache policy firefoxAlso post back from terminal readouts of Code:
inxi -FCode:
inxi -r |
Linux distros always seem behind with Firefox + + (long term support :confused:...) I use Nightly (for testing purposes only) and the internet namely google or adobe say my browser's not up to par as well. But, addons + + keep me secure (again in testing,,, I use regular FF for other) so go figure?
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So I did the work, but no 'checking for update' appeared and no 'up to date' either. The version I use in windows is 34.0.5 and 'update'. The version in Linux Mint is 33.0 and no 'update'-statement visible. I'm not just through the door yet. |
If Mint gives you version 33, it's because they though that was a good idea. They will update to 34 when they think that's a good idea! Obviously, you can replace any software with your own version, but it's less likely to create problems if you use the packages in your distro's repository.
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The following are the key to this. Though rather than using the command line you should have an update manager in Mint which updates all your applications at once for you.
I would not recommend allowing Firefox to update itself or trying to download newer versions unless you have very specific reasons for doing so. I am surprised though that the version of Firefox included in Linux Mint is asking for updates as it ought to have been compiled so that it does not though it could be a bug they can't be bothered fixing. Unless, of course, you downloaded Firefox yourself manually in the first place. Quote:
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Firefox in that folder updates itself; NoScript, Adblock cant go wrong.
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I would recommend that any new user first get to grips with using the distribution's package manager to update all programs and getting into the habit of doing so regularly. Then if they find that the version of a program provided by their distribution isn't right for them they can explore alternatives. Otherwise they could just be wasting their time downloading and installing programs from all over the internet because they haven't run an update or think that the installed versions are inferior just because they are at a lower version number (posted from Firefox 38.0a1 (2015-01-13) ;) ). |
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I know now how to use the terminal and cut/paste, wow. and I understand much more of how updates go. I'll be patient about firefox, and first learn the basics about sw updates. Linux Mint is lovely, and this forum too. My grandson and I have learned that for some time we ask firefox to use the old version of Adobe Flash Player (and remember it). Nice experience!! --------------------------- Today I installed Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon on my slightly newer Thinkpad T60. And, so far, did it the smart way: Did'nt try to be smart but let Linux do the job as long as I'm a newbie. Update Manager then installed a list of waiting updates, among them Firefox which is now up-to-date. Smooth, elegant and no problems. I'm using the '10 things to do first'-list which I find VERY useful. Closing this theme. |
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