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=Lightning= | |||
Although both Lightning and Sunbird share the same code base, there are differences. This section is specifically for Lightning for Windows. | |||
==Requirements== | |||
Lightning runs as an extension for Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0.0.x | |||
==Download== | |||
You can download either the latest stable release of the latest nightly build. The latest nightly build has more features than the latest stable release but might have severe bugs that can cause data loss or crash your application. if you do not want to risk any data loss, use the latest stable release. | |||
[http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/lightning/download.html Latest Stable Lightning Release & Nightly Builds] | |||
==Installation== | |||
'''IMPORTANT:''' If you have been using the old Calendar Extension, be sure to backup the ICS file that it put in your profile directory, and uninstall the Calendar Extension before installing Lightning. After you have installed Lightning, you can then import your old events and tasks from the backed up ICS file. | |||
# In Thunderbird, open the extension manager using the Tools -> Add-ons menu item. | |||
# Click the "Install" button. Locate and select the file you downloaded and click "OK" | |||
# Close and reopen Thunderbird to finish the install | |||
# Please read the Lightning release notes before you use this software. | |||
==Configuration== | |||
There are 2 ways of getting to the configurations of Lightning. | |||
* Tools -> Add-ons. Select the Lightning Extension and click on the "Options" button. | |||
* Tools -> Options. Select the Lightning tab. | |||