[xubuntu-users] Trying to udate browser

[Victor Forberger]

On 10/18/20 7:54 PM, Hans Schneidhofer wrote:
> Am Sonntag, den 18.10.2020, 22:15 +0000 schrieb avengethecathars:
>> Hello!
>> Novice user here. I am stumped trying to update my firefox browser. I
>> downloaded the tar.bz file, but not sure what to do (extract?) or use
>> the software center.
>> I also tried the directions for installing in ubuntu and installing
>> flatpack via a terminal, but failed but I am not sure why.
>> Could someone talk me through the steps?
>> Yours
>> P. G.
> 
> Hi, 
> first: you can use 
> sudo apt update 
> sudo apt install firefox
> 
> 
> 2nd:
> you can use synaptic, loook for firefox and install it
> 
> 3rd
> with your download file you should or can use engrampa within thunar.
> First look for your firefox-file in thunar, then you click on it, open
> it with engrampa and your firefox will be extracted from the tar-file.
> After that you can call it - but you have to make it executable, before
> you can use it.
> 
> The best way for that reason is, to use synaptic, install it und you
> have a useable firefox.
> Its the easiest way for newcomer in ubuntu.
> 
> bye hans
> 

Firefox is installed with all versions of xubuntu.

Updates will arrive automatically. They are usually a few days after a
general release because (see below).

If you somehow deleted FireFox by mistake, open a terminal and do the
first option described above. Make sure to also install any additional
software required.

You want to use the version of firefox maintained by ubuntu/xubuntu, as
that version has some additions and fixes specific to ubuntu/xubuntu.

Synaptic is a GUI to apt. I find it useful for finding new software or
for installing recommends connected to an app.

I would avoid installing firefox directly from a download. You will
probably be missing some essential bits.

- Victor



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