how do I install the new Firefow 3.5 on Ubuntu 9.04?
 

I would like to try the new Firefox 3.5. I downloaded the package to my desktop. What do I do now?

1. You can download it from the firefox site here:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox.../releasenotes/
2. Untar the bz2 file with the command:
3. Move the created folder to /opt
4. That's it.
cheers,
jdk

how do I install the new Firefow 3.5 on Ubuntu 9.04?
 

I tryed your suggestion but I got the following:
tar: firefox-3.5rc3.tar.bz2: Cannot open: No such file or directory
I have the file on my desktop.

Tommy-

You need to change to the Desktop directory:

or else you could simply access the file from the default terminal location (/home/tommy) like this:

Although, if I recall correctly, in Ubuntu you should be able to download a .deb file from the Firefox website and simply double click on the icon on your desktop and press the button labelled 'Install this package'

how do I install the new Firefow 3.5 on Ubuntu 9.04? Reply to Thread Logged in as t
 

That's got it. Thank you very much for your help!

Isn't Firefox 3.5 in the Ubuntu repository?

It is, but it always helps to know how to install from the command line methinks.

Your welcome tommy, glad we could help.

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3. Move the created folder to /opt
4. That's it.
cheers,
jdk[/QUOTE]

I have the same problem except I am running Ubuntu 8.10.

I have the folder unziped from the tar.bz2 and it is called firefox. Now how do I install it? I tried to move it to the /opt folder but permission was denied.

Also someone said firefox 3.5 is in the Ubuntu repository but I can't find it.

Thanks for your help....

Bill

When you move something outside of your home folder you need to do it as root or use sudo. You can then set a desktop shortcut pointing at /opt/firefox/firefox
cheers,
jdk