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==Mac OS X== | ==Mac OS X== | ||
If you're not sure, you can [http://www.apple.com/support/mobileme/en/os_version.html find out which version of Mac OS X you are running]. | |||
* '''OS X 10.4 or 10.5 on PowerPC''': You should install [http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ TenFourFox]. However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported. | * '''OS X 10.4 or 10.5 on PowerPC''': You should install [http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ TenFourFox]. However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported. | ||
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==Linux== | ==Linux== | ||
Linux vendors often provide their own versions of Firefox | Linux vendors often provide their own versions of Firefox, and will support them as long as that version of the OS is supported. Unless you manually installed Firefox yourself, this will be the case for you. If you are using such a version, please consult your vendor about support and upgrades. | ||
If you are using a version of Firefox downloaded from Mozilla, then your Linux distribution needs to have the capabilities [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/system-requirements.html outlined here]. If it does, please install and run the [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/ latest version of Firefox]. If it does not, you will need to upgrade to a newer version of Linux. | |||
==OS Unsupported By Manufacturer== | ==OS Unsupported By Manufacturer== | ||
If your operating system is linked to this section, then it is longer receiving security updates from the OS manufacturer. Therefore, connecting to the Internet using it (with any browser) puts your data and the Internet ecosystem at risk. | If your operating system is linked to this section, then it is longer receiving security updates from the OS manufacturer. Therefore, connecting to the Internet using it (with any browser) puts your data and the Internet ecosystem at risk. Without manufacturer support, '''it is not possible to make your system secure and safe online.''' You should either: | ||
* Stop connecting to the Internet using this machine; or | * Stop connecting to the Internet using this machine; or | ||
Revision as of 12:36, 1 December 2011
If Firefox is no longer supported on your operating system, Mozilla offers the following advice:
Windows
If you're not sure, you can find out which version of Windows you are running.
- Windows 95/98: Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please follow these instructions.
- Windows ME: Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please follow these instructions.
- Windows 2000: Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please follow these instructions.
- Windows XP Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2: Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. You should upgrade to the latest Windows XP Service Pack (Service Pack 3, at the time of writing).
- Windows Vista Service Pack 1: Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. You should upgrade to the latest Windows Vista Service Pack (Service Pack 2, at the time of writing).
All versions of Windows newer than those listed here are supported. Please install and run the latest version of Firefox.
Mac OS X
If you're not sure, you can find out which version of Mac OS X you are running.
- OS X 10.4 or 10.5 on PowerPC: You should install TenFourFox. However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported.
- OS X 10.4 on Intel: You should upgrade to a newer version of OS X. Until then, you can install TenFourFox and run it under Rosetta (Apple's PowerPC to Intel binary translation layer). However, note that TenFourFox is not an official Mozilla release and does not have all the functions of official Firefox. In particular, plugins are not supported.
- OS X 10.3 or earlier: Your OS is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Please follow these instructions.
All versions of Mac OS X newer than those listed here are supported. Please install and run the latest version of Firefox.
Linux
Linux vendors often provide their own versions of Firefox, and will support them as long as that version of the OS is supported. Unless you manually installed Firefox yourself, this will be the case for you. If you are using such a version, please consult your vendor about support and upgrades.
If you are using a version of Firefox downloaded from Mozilla, then your Linux distribution needs to have the capabilities outlined here. If it does, please install and run the latest version of Firefox. If it does not, you will need to upgrade to a newer version of Linux.
OS Unsupported By Manufacturer
If your operating system is linked to this section, then it is longer receiving security updates from the OS manufacturer. Therefore, connecting to the Internet using it (with any browser) puts your data and the Internet ecosystem at risk. Without manufacturer support, it is not possible to make your system secure and safe online. You should either:
- Stop connecting to the Internet using this machine; or
- Upgrade the machine to a supported and secure operating system; or
- Replace the machine with one running a supported and secure operating system.
If the machine is unable to support newer versions from your OS manufacturer, you may wish to consider installing a different operating system.