[SOLVED] LinuxMint 17.2 how to install Thunderbird 31.8
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I would like to install Thunderbird 31.8 in Linux Mint 17.2 but no matter what it keeps installing version 38.3.0. Your suggestions welcomed. I am very new to Linux and am still learning the commands for just about everything.
be aware that thunderbird might have common dependencies with e.g. firefox, so downgrading thunderbird might not be enough, or not work as expected.
i was thinking that maybe it's also possible to uninstall thunderbird, then install some .deb from their web page. not sure how that would work.
I'm not sure if it will work but you can try downloading the .deb here and installing it that way. Once it downloads, just double click on it to start the installation process. If you need or want additional packages related to Thunderbird, you can find them here.
I tried the links provided, but when I go to the links it tells me they are not available.
I apologize, I didn't test them first.
However, I did find (and test) a .deb for 31.6 here, along with gnome support here. Look under Ubuntu 15.04. If you're Scottish or Irish, there is also a locale package here.
If you absolutely need 31.8 and don't mind doing a little command line work, I found Mozilla's page here. Just choose your system's architecture and your location.
Thanks to all for you help. After a very round about why I was able to migrate everything over to 31.8.0 and then update to 38.3.0. A lot of time and false starts were necessary to accomplish this task, but it was a great learning experience.
Thanks to all for you help. After a very round about why I was able to migrate everything over to 31.8.0 and then update to 38.3.0. A lot of time and false starts were necessary to accomplish this task, but it was a great learning experience.
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