Install old version of firefox side by side with live default version
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This question is highly related to this main question but with one key difference I just want to check:
I'd PREFER to have the old version use my profile, firefox sync, etc, to stay current with bookmarks AND i'm not bothered about having both open at the same time, the only reason I want it is because FF52 supports 2 old extensions which still haven't been updated to run quantum and I need them for a specific occasional task.
So: will I run into any problems just installing FF52 for linux? Or will it overwrite default current FF and/or cause other problems, does anyone know?
Edit: given I only really need the bookmarks to be synced, would it be better to create a separate profile then use a bookmark sync extension?
Thanks!
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This question is highly related to this main question but with one key difference I just want to check:
I'd PREFER to have the old version use my profile, firefox sync, etc, to stay current with bookmarks AND i'm not bothered about having both open at the same time, the only reason I want it is because FF52 supports 2 old extensions which still haven't been updated to run quantum and I need them for a specific occasional task.
So: will I run into any problems just installing FF52 for linux? Or will it overwrite default current FF and/or cause other problems, does anyone know?
Edit: given I only really need the bookmarks to be synced, would it be better to create a separate profile then use a bookmark sync extension?
Thanks!
firefox
asked 4 hours ago
dez93_2000
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I'm writing this comment from ESR 52.9.0 on 16.04 LTS. It was installed from JonathonF PPA as described in this answer. Theoretically you can have both versions (Quantum for example may be unpacked to your home folder or as Snap).
– N0rbert
3 hours ago
Thanks Norbert. Indeed I already have that PPA's ESR general (which is now v60). I've now removed that PPA; do you know if I add the 52 PPA and update/install, will it overwrite ESR60 with ESR52? Also: please convert this to an answer so I can upvote it :)
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This question is highly related to this main question but with one key difference I just want to check:
I'd PREFER to have the old version use my profile, firefox sync, etc, to stay current with bookmarks AND i'm not bothered about having both open at the same time, the only reason I want it is because FF52 supports 2 old extensions which still haven't been updated to run quantum and I need them for a specific occasional task.
So: will I run into any problems just installing FF52 for linux? Or will it overwrite default current FF and/or cause other problems, does anyone know?
Edit: given I only really need the bookmarks to be synced, would it be better to create a separate profile then use a bookmark sync extension?
Thanks!
firefox
asked 4 hours ago
dez93_2000
5351816
This question is highly related to this main question but with one key difference I just want to check:
I'd PREFER to have the old version use my profile, firefox sync, etc, to stay current with bookmarks AND i'm not bothered about having both open at the same time, the only reason I want it is because FF52 supports 2 old extensions which still haven't been updated to run quantum and I need them for a specific occasional task.
So: will I run into any problems just installing FF52 for linux? Or will it overwrite default current FF and/or cause other problems, does anyone know?
Edit: given I only really need the bookmarks to be synced, would it be better to create a separate profile then use a bookmark sync extension?
Thanks!
firefox
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I'm writing this comment from ESR 52.9.0 on 16.04 LTS. It was installed from JonathonF PPA as described in this answer. Theoretically you can have both versions (Quantum for example may be unpacked to your home folder or as Snap).
– N0rbert
3 hours ago
Thanks Norbert. Indeed I already have that PPA's ESR general (which is now v60). I've now removed that PPA; do you know if I add the 52 PPA and update/install, will it overwrite ESR60 with ESR52? Also: please convert this to an answer so I can upvote it :)
– dez93_2000
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I'm writing this comment from ESR 52.9.0 on 16.04 LTS. It was installed from JonathonF PPA as described in this answer. Theoretically you can have both versions (Quantum for example may be unpacked to your home folder or as Snap).
– N0rbert
3 hours ago
Thanks Norbert. Indeed I already have that PPA's ESR general (which is now v60). I've now removed that PPA; do you know if I add the 52 PPA and update/install, will it overwrite ESR60 with ESR52? Also: please convert this to an answer so I can upvote it :)
– dez93_2000
5 mins ago
I'm writing this comment from ESR 52.9.0 on 16.04 LTS. It was installed from JonathonF PPA as described in this answer. Theoretically you can have both versions (Quantum for example may be unpacked to your home folder or as Snap).
– N0rbert
3 hours ago
I'm writing this comment from ESR 52.9.0 on 16.04 LTS. It was installed from JonathonF PPA as described in this answer. Theoretically you can have both versions (Quantum for example may be unpacked to your home folder or as Snap).
– N0rbert
3 hours ago
Thanks Norbert. Indeed I already have that PPA's ESR general (which is now v60). I've now removed that PPA; do you know if I add the 52 PPA and update/install, will it overwrite ESR60 with ESR52? Also: please convert this to an answer so I can upvote it :)
– dez93_2000
5 mins ago
Thanks Norbert. Indeed I already have that PPA's ESR general (which is now v60). I've now removed that PPA; do you know if I add the 52 PPA and update/install, will it overwrite ESR60 with ESR52? Also: please convert this to an answer so I can upvote it :)
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You can install the version in your question and then the newest version as a snap, that will guarantee you don't have any problems.
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Bring up a terminal and run this command:
which firefox
now if you run this command:
ll -lisah (output from previous command)
you will see that your system actually uses a symbolic link pointing to the current version you have installed.
Now, if you install the newest version, this link will get updated, but you can make additional links to older installations that still reside on your hard drive.
The link can be used to create a .desktop file with additional META data that helps you choose the right version for your needs.
You can find out how to make symlinks and .desktop files by doing a search for these keywords.
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You can install the version in your question and then the newest version as a snap, that will guarantee you don't have any problems.
answered 3 hours ago
dsSTORM
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You can install the version in your question and then the newest version as a snap, that will guarantee you don't have any problems.
answered 3 hours ago
dsSTORM
389111
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You can install the version in your question and then the newest version as a snap, that will guarantee you don't have any problems.
answered 3 hours ago
dsSTORM
389111
You can install the version in your question and then the newest version as a snap, that will guarantee you don't have any problems.
answered 3 hours ago
dsSTORM
389111
answered 3 hours ago
dsSTORM
389111
answered 3 hours ago
dsSTORM
389111
answered 3 hours ago
dsSTORM
389111
389111
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Bring up a terminal and run this command:
which firefox
now if you run this command:
ll -lisah (output from previous command)
you will see that your system actually uses a symbolic link pointing to the current version you have installed.
Now, if you install the newest version, this link will get updated, but you can make additional links to older installations that still reside on your hard drive.
The link can be used to create a .desktop file with additional META data that helps you choose the right version for your needs.
You can find out how to make symlinks and .desktop files by doing a search for these keywords.
answered 15 mins ago
VeRo
1393
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Bring up a terminal and run this command:
which firefox
now if you run this command:
ll -lisah (output from previous command)
you will see that your system actually uses a symbolic link pointing to the current version you have installed.
Now, if you install the newest version, this link will get updated, but you can make additional links to older installations that still reside on your hard drive.
The link can be used to create a .desktop file with additional META data that helps you choose the right version for your needs.
You can find out how to make symlinks and .desktop files by doing a search for these keywords.
answered 15 mins ago
VeRo
1393
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
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up vote
1
down vote
Bring up a terminal and run this command:
which firefox
now if you run this command:
ll -lisah (output from previous command)
you will see that your system actually uses a symbolic link pointing to the current version you have installed.
Now, if you install the newest version, this link will get updated, but you can make additional links to older installations that still reside on your hard drive.
The link can be used to create a .desktop file with additional META data that helps you choose the right version for your needs.
You can find out how to make symlinks and .desktop files by doing a search for these keywords.
answered 15 mins ago
VeRo
1393
Bring up a terminal and run this command:
which firefox
now if you run this command:
ll -lisah (output from previous command)
you will see that your system actually uses a symbolic link pointing to the current version you have installed.
Now, if you install the newest version, this link will get updated, but you can make additional links to older installations that still reside on your hard drive.
The link can be used to create a .desktop file with additional META data that helps you choose the right version for your needs.
You can find out how to make symlinks and .desktop files by doing a search for these keywords.
answered 15 mins ago
VeRo
1393
answered 15 mins ago
VeRo
1393
answered 15 mins ago
VeRo
1393
answered 15 mins ago
VeRo
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I'm writing this comment from ESR 52.9.0 on 16.04 LTS. It was installed from JonathonF PPA as described in this answer. Theoretically you can have both versions (Quantum for example may be unpacked to your home folder or as Snap).
– N0rbert
3 hours ago
Thanks Norbert. Indeed I already have that PPA's ESR general (which is now v60). I've now removed that PPA; do you know if I add the 52 PPA and update/install, will it overwrite ESR60 with ESR52? Also: please convert this to an answer so I can upvote it :)
– dez93_2000
5 mins ago