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How do I install the latest stable version of Firefox?

Here is the deal. My primary OS is Ubuntu 10.10. I like it so far and I don't want to upgrade yet to the latest version.

But, I also want to install the latest stable version of Firefox which is 14.0.1, as it is my favourite browser. What should I do as there are no more updates for Maverick through the official update manager?

I also have installed Opera through the latest version repository and whenever there is a new version I can update it. Isn't there something similar for Firefox?

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Just go to the firefox download web page and install it directly.

  • download the archive (firefox-14.0.1.tar.bz2.crdownload)

  • unpack and run it:

    tar xjf firefox-14.0.1.tar.bz2.crdownload
cd firefox/
./firefox

    alternatively, double click on the package and when it unpacks, double click on the firefox executable within.

  • you can move the whole firefox directory wherever you want

  • you can create a desktop shortcut, in 10.04 you just need to right-click on the desktop and select "create launcher". Point it to the "firefox" file in the newly unpacked "firefox/" directory.

P.S. As someone suggested, moving to a more recent stable release is a good idea. At least to 11.04. The LTS (long term support) releases get regular security updates and bug fixes.

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