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how do I install the lastest upgrade to firfox on a Linux os

AnonymousUser
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I downloaded the lastest version of firefox but don't know what to do next in order to use this new version.,


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I downloaded the lastest version of firefox but don't know what to do next in order to use this new version., == URL of affected sites == http://

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the-edmeister
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Does your Linux distro meet Firefox 3.6 system requirements? http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/system-requirements.html

Most Linux distros that came with Firefox 2.0 versions need an update of the GTK package, at least. Overall, you are probably better off upgrading your version of Linux to take advantage of the improvements made in the last couple years, rather do a piecemeal update of specific packages.

Here are the instructions for installing Firefox on Linux. https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+Firefox+on+Linux