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Old 09-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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Question Ubunut Upgrade / Install Firefox 3.5

i want to know if i use Firefox in old version on Ubuntu now i use Firefox 3.0.11
it's can automatic to upgrade or not? and if i want to upgrade to new version i must to remove or uninstall the old before install new version or?
i want to know the correct way to upgrade and not have error effect after upgrade .
please guide me .
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Um .. ah try
Code:
sudo apt-get install firefox
now sure if it will work or not
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Code:
sudo echo 'deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/fta/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main' >>/etc/apt/sources.list 
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install firefox-3.5
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ok . now i can update Firefox from command . but at menu bar > help>about mozilla firefox
it's show old version 3.0.11
but has new icon in Application menu name " Shiretoko " web browser . it is Firefox3.5 beta .
how i must to do ? it's have problem or not if use with old version . if this wrong please tell me .
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You may need to manually update links on menu. To start ff3.5, open terminal and type
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/usr/bin/abrowser-3.5 &
You can now add it to your Applications Menu. Go to System >Preferences > Main Menu

In the Command Field enter: /usr/bin/abrowser-3.5
In the Name field enter: Firefox 3.5
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Yes, Shiretoko is name used for beta. Wait for some time you will get new version soon.
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thank you .i understand .
i think version 3.5 it fast more .
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