Install Thunderbird beta on Mac in parallel with release version
Guys I'm looking to install Thunderbird beta on my Mac in parallel with release version. The only instructions I can find on the web seem to relate to the Windows version.
Or is it as simple as running the installer and choosing 'Keep Both'?
Any assistance is appreciated.
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Thanks for the response. I actually resolved the issue myself. Firstly I used the profile manager to create a new beta-test profile setting the option to choose which profile was used on running TB. I then ran the DMG install file, and when prompted to overwrite the existent install or keep both I opted to keep both. I renamed the new copy of TB as Thunderbird Beta and then when running it I chose the beta test profile I'd created. I've no ideas if it is the 'ideal' way of installing but it worked or me :)
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In windows, I think it installs to a separate directory, but I know nothing on Macs. My suggestion to you is to post this on the beta forum at https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/groups/beta I feel confident you should get a clear and reliable answer there. The fact that you're being 'ignored' here is indication that the answer isn't forthcoming or that the Mac guru isn't here . I do hope you get this resolved. And if you do, posting the solution back on this thread would be appreciated. Good luck.
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Thanks for the response. I actually resolved the issue myself. Firstly I used the profile manager to create a new beta-test profile setting the option to choose which profile was used on running TB. I then ran the DMG install file, and when prompted to overwrite the existent install or keep both I opted to keep both. I renamed the new copy of TB as Thunderbird Beta and then when running it I chose the beta test profile I'd created. I've no ideas if it is the 'ideal' way of installing but it worked or me :)
Thanks for sharing the solution. :)
Not a problem, I hope it helps others.