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Old 08-21-2021, 02:16 PM   #16
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Finally (2):

Recompiled with only
Code:
export MACH_USE_SYSTEM_PYTHON="1"
export BUILD_OFFICIAL=1
export MOZILLA_OFFICIAL=1
export MOZ_PHOENIX=1
export CFLAGS="$SLKCFLAGS"
export CXXFLAGS="$SLKCFLAGS"
export MOZ_MAKE_FLAGS="$NUMJOBS"
+export MOZ_REQUIRE_SIGNING=
Get the language pack working again
as well as addons

EDIT :
Option found in the OpenSuse source RPM
https://ftp.lysator.liu.se/pub/opens....1-2.1.src.rpm

File : MozillaThunderbird.spec, line 346

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Old 08-21-2021, 06:25 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by john.bieling View Post
We have received multiple such reports, that the thunderbird package shipped with slackware is broken, as it requires add-ons to be signed (which we do not do) regardless of the value of the mentioned preference. If you download TB91 directly from thunderbird.net, everything works as expected.

Where can I find information about the maintainer or someone who is able to address this issue?

Thanks
John
Hi John,

The best way is to post here
What you have done

For my part, I looked for what was wrong
After several tries that take time (I take about 50min~1h to each compilation of Thunderbird) I finally found the option that allows to solve the problem (see post #16 below)
The maintainer, Patrick Volkerding, will take note of it, and if he thinks it's appropriate to make the modification, he will do it

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Old 08-23-2021, 03:55 PM   #18
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Thunderbird 91.0.2 -- Add-Ons Fixed

Thank you marav for bringing this to the attention of our BDFL, since the newest version allows to install extensions again. The issue is now resolved as of August 23, 2021 for Slackware64-current
 
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Old 08-23-2021, 04:12 PM   #19
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Thank you marav for bringing this to the attention of our BDFL, since the newest version allows to install extensions again. The issue is now resolved as of August 23, 2021 for Slackware64-current
+1 Thanks to marav and PV, Thunderbird is installing add-ons OK again.
 
Old 08-23-2021, 04:23 PM   #20
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I wonder what is the security impact...
 
Old 08-23-2021, 04:32 PM   #21
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I wonder what is the security impact...
The same as for OpenSuse I think
 
Old 08-23-2021, 04:41 PM   #22
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Thunderbird never signed add-ons, so there is no change. The community currently opposes signing, as it gives too much power to a central entity.

See:
https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/gro...add-on-signing
 
Old 08-23-2021, 04:51 PM   #23
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Thank you marav for bringing this to the attention of our BDFL, since the newest version allows to install extensions again. The issue is now resolved as of August 23, 2021 for Slackware64-current
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+1 Thanks to marav and PV, Thunderbird is installing add-ons OK again.
De nada ;-)
 
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Old 08-23-2021, 05:02 PM   #24
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Thunderbird never signed add-ons, so there is no change. The community currently opposes signing, as it gives too much power to a central entity.

See:
https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/gro...add-on-signing
Yeah, BUT I seen on ChangeLog that also was rebuilt the Firefox...
Code:
xap/mozilla-firefox-91.0.1-x86_64-2.txz:  Rebuilt.
  Rebuilt with: --with-unsigned-addon-scopes=app,system --allow-addon-sideload
 
Old 08-23-2021, 05:38 PM   #25
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I wonder what is the security impact...
From the upstream bug report:
Quote:
Signing the xpis in those packages is a hard problem, and from a downstream perspective, doesn't seem required. If malware is able to install an unsigned addon that can be picked up by firefox, the system has bigger problems than an unsigned addon.
 
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Old 08-23-2021, 08:12 PM   #26
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If Thunderbird and Firefox (and I hope SeaMonkey too) keep warning about unnecessary and potentially dangerous access, for me it's ok.
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