Hello, I am new to Slitaz and just downloaded slitaz-3.0-Firefox.iso. I would like to know how to install the lastest version of Firefox, as the version I downloaded comes with Firefox-3.5.7 (Shiretoko).
Install latest Firefox
(18 posts) (9 voices)- Started 13 years ago by namT
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inknwaterman
offlineMemberif your new like i am, i would just recommend installing it through the package manager, but as stated on-
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing%20Firefox%20on%20Linux ,
package manager might not give you the most recent version, but at least you know it will work.
if you want to upgrade to latest package it is stated on -
http://hg.slitaz.org/tazpkg/raw-file/tip/doc/tazpkg.en.html ,
that tazpkg can upgrade all your installed packages with the commands# tazpkg up
# tazpkg --help-up
# tazpkg up --recharge --install
# tazpkg up -r -ithat is what i would recommend, i too am new to this and noobs like us would be better off using somethign that definately works until we know more, lol.
also i would definately recommend using the package manager as opposed to downloading programs and using tar to unpack them, that would most likely have you end up using the "make" "make-install" which you need to install the slitaz-toolchain for but also works.
but again id just go with what you know will work, use the package manager {bottom right corner}
goodluck dude and enjoy, this os is definately worth the time you spend learning. :)Posted 13 years ago # -
In fact, there will be none update proposed for Firefox in SliTaz stable (actually v3).
You must stick with Firefox 3.x or make a manual installation. It is not very hard indeed. Here is how to do it:- Download latest stable version of Firefox (choose appropriate O.S. --Linux-- and language) in "Downloads" folder in your $HOME directory?
- Go there and extract the downloaded "tarball": right-click on the file and "Uncompress" or make it at command line:
tar xjf firefox-<version number>.tar.bz2 - a "Firefox" directory is created hosting all uncompressed files from the tarball, go there:
cd Firefox - make sure that the main executable file "firefox" in it has execution rights: right-click on it and choose "Properties", then check in "Permissions" tab that "execution" checkbox is checked for each category of users,
or at command line:su -c "chmod +x ./firefox"(you will have to type the "root" account password when asked) - Launch the main executable to fire the application:
./firefoxor double-click on it. I would recommand to launch it at command line the first time because it there is any errors you will see them and you will be able to report them to get more help from here
Firefox 7.1 is running fine on my SliTaz 3 stable, like any previous version of the browser, past 3.x one. ;-}
Firefox 8 beta is not running fine at all, but hey it is beta :-PYou can also trick SliTaz to make it use newest Firefox release in place of standard one without even uninstalling "gold" Firefox package.
Ask if you need some hint there.Posted 13 years ago # -
Trixar_za
offlineKey MasterOr you could just download Firefox 4 from http://www.trixarian.net/SliTaz and go to Help ---> About Firefox and click Check for Updates for it to upgrade you to the latest version Auto-magically :P
Posted 13 years ago # -
namT
offlineMemberTrixar_za, I would have tried your method, but I just finished trying Babaorum's method and it worked on my Slitaz usb install. Thanks everyone for the feedback. This OS is gonna take some getting used to but, I think it'll be worth it in the end, as it is really fast!
Posted 13 years ago # -
Trixar_za
offlineKey MasterWould have been easier just to use my package and upgrade it. It will create the menu shortcut automatically.
Posted 12 years ago # -
mojo
offlineKey Master@ukemike
Open xterm:
subox leafpad /usr/share/applications/firefox.desktop
Copy/paste this:[Desktop Entry]
Encoding=UTF-8
Name=Firefox Web Browser
Name[fr]=Navigateur Web Firefox
Name[pt]=Firefox Navegador Web
Name[zh_CN]=Firefox网络浏览器
Comment=Browse the Internet
Comment[zh_CN]=浏览网络
Exec=/home/tux/Downloads/firefox/firefox
Icon=/home/tux/Downloads/firefox/chrome/icons/default/default32.png
Type=Application
Categories=Application;Network;Change whats in bold if the absolute path to where you extracted the firefox tarball is different.
Leafpad: File/SavePosted 12 years ago # -
Trixar_za
offlineKey Master*sigh* You can simplify the process for people, but you can't make them use it.
My package IS the static linux binary version packaged for SliTaz so it works out of the box. It's just the older version that you can upgrade at the click of a button. But hey, keep using the hard way.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Trixar_za
offlineKey MasterYou don't extract it. You use the command tazpkg install to install it. Normally you do it like this:
1. Download the package file from http://www.trixarian.net/SliTaz , put it in your home folder and make sure you're online.
2. Open xterm or any other terminal emulator (I use sakura)
3. Type su and press enter. Enter your root password (the default one for the LiveCD is the word root)
4. Type tazpkg install firefox-4.0.tazpkg and allow it to download the requirements.
5. Run the Firefox shortcut in the 'start' menu and click on the Help menu and select About Firefox. click Check for Update if it doesn't automatically start downloading the update for you.
6. After it downloads the update, just click Restart Firefox. You should have the most recent version of Firefox now.Posted 12 years ago # -
ukemike
offlineMemberThanks, TZ. The only thing I had to do differently is:
after entering "tazpkg install firefox-4.0.tazpkg"
it said "unable to find firefox-4.0.tazpkg"
so I tried "tazpkg install /home/me/Downloads/firefox-4.0.tazpkg"
and that worked beautifully.So for anyone else who wants something newer than shiretoko firefox 3.5.7 give the instructions above from Trixar_za a try. It works very well.
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