I'm using Ubuntu 14.04 and I use the Perapera Chinese add-on for Firefox. It worked up to version 39, but now in version 40 it just stopped working. So I tried to downgrade to version 39 following this link, where there are two options:
1) Choose from the list here, but I have no idea which of the 11 subversions should I use.
2) Download the only version suggested in the link above, i.e. this.
I chose the 2nd option, but after decompressing the file, I have a 'Firefox' folder with lots of files and executables that don't run, just give an error message:
There's a 'run-mozilla.sh', but 'bash run-mozilla.sh' gives:
I REALLY would like to use Perapera add-on to study Chinese. So, is there an easy way to downgrade to Firefox 39? Thanks in advance.
RodrigoRodrigo
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4 AnswersYou may have two choice to choose for installing method:
Remove firefox first :
Run following command to download firefox :
32 Bit
64 Bit
Install it :
32 Bit
64 Bit
And firefox should run the 39 version
Quote from ubuntuzilla official wiki page :
This is the home of the Ubuntuzilla project, hosts an APT repository with .deb repacks of the latest official release versions of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla SeaMonkey, and Mozilla Thunderbird.
JimJim
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exec: apt-cache show firefox | grep Version
you will get avaliable versions like list below:
Version: 54.0+build3-0ubuntu0.16.04.1Version: 45.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1
Walking dead road to survival unlimited coins no survey. Install desired version with:sudo apt-get install firefox=45.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1
Prevent ubuntu do upgrade to latest version:sudo apt-mark hold firefox
Žarko MiloÅ¡eviÄŽarko MiloÅ¡eviÄ
Firefox Version 51
While the normal repository often only contains the latest version for older Ubuntu releases, you may be able to find the previous version with the help of Google.
Generalizing from this blog about Firefox 43 on Ubuntu 12.04, you could search for
https://www.google.com/search?q=firefox+$FF_VERSION+$UBUNTU_VERSION+deb
Then
The drawback is that you won't get security upgrades for Firefox, so this is only a temporary solution.
mivkmivk
This is how I downgraded to Firefox 50 version from version 57.
Caution: Don't forget to stop automatic updates in Firefox.
This is the way I did it. Firefox is not installed completely but it still works the way it should. Only the options and the Firefox symbol are not there.
I recommend locking the Firefox in the launcher.
To create a shortcut on the desktop, go to the file and open context menu. Click on 'Make Link'. The file created is to be pasted on the desktop.
Hope this helps!:)
Piyush AggarwalPiyush Aggarwal
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Many people have been upset with recent browser upgrades. Especially Firefox which is causing serious issues on some machines, slowing it down to uselessness. While itâs not a good idea to downgrade software, sometimes itâs better than to abandon it altogether.
Before you proceed with downgrading your browser, you should be aware that this is a security liability. Older software versions receive limited support and security updates, making them vulnerable to malware from websites you visit. Please be sure to use sufficient security precautions to limit the potential damage on your computer.
Firefox
If your main beef with the latest version of Firefox is that your favorite add-ons are not working, donât downgrade! Wait it out or make your add-ons compatible with any Firefox versionHow To Make Any Firefox Add-on Compatible with All VersionsHow To Make Any Firefox Add-on Compatible with All VersionsRead More. If, however, Firefox has become a snail or freezes or crashes regularly ever since you upgraded, downgrading may be your only option other than switching to a different browser.
Before you go ahead, back up your Firefox profile to be safe. A guide on the mozillaZine shows you how to locate your profile folder.
You do not have to uninstall Firefox to downgrade. Simply vist the Mozilla FTP Server using your browser, navigate to the Firefox version you want to downgrade to, e.g. > Firefox 4.0.1 > Win32 (for Windows 32-bit), > en-US (for US English version), download the > Firefox setup 4.0.1 exe file and run it to downgrade from Firefox 5 to Firefox 4. The downgrade procedure will leave your profile untouched. You can find Firefox 3.6.18 here.
To remain with Firefox 4 and not upgrade to Firefox 5 automatically, you need to disable automatic browser updates. Go to the > Firefox (Tools) > Options > Advanced > Update tab and either uncheck > Firefox or under > When updates to Firefox are found: select > Ask me what I want to do.
Internet Explorer 9 to 8
Rather than downgrading Internet Explorer to a previous version, I would recommend you upgrade to another browser. If you are so attached to it, however, I will show you how to do it. If you want to downgrade Internet Explorer 8 to 7, please refer to this Microsoft Support article.
Before you continue, I recommend you create a system restore point. Please refer to this article: How To Fix Your PC Using Windows Restore in XP, Vista & 7How To Fix Your PC Using Windows Restore in XP, Vista & 7How To Fix Your PC Using Windows Restore in XP, Vista & 7Read More This will serve as a backup in case sometimes goes wrong during the downgrade. You can also use this Internet Explorer Backup tool. Once you have created the restore point or backed up your IE profile, you can proceed.
Go to > Start > Control Panel and under > Programs select > Uninstall a program.
On the left-hand side switch to > View installed updates.
In the list on the right-hand side find > Windows Internet Explorer 9, highlight it and click > Uninstall. Note that this will not install all of Internet Explorer. It will only uninstall the upgrade to IE9 and hence downgrade you to IE8.
Once the uninstall procedure has completed restart your computer and you should have Internet Explorer 8 back.
Note that Windows will attempt to upgrade you to Internet Explorer 9 again via Windows Updates. To prevent this from happening, go to > Start and type > Windows Update in the search field. From the results under > Programs select > Windows Update. In the respective window that opens, switch to > Change settings on the left-hand side. Under > Recommended updates uncheck > Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updatesOR under > Important updates select > Download updates but let me choose whether to install them.
Chrome
If you were looking for a way to downgrade Chrome, I have to disappoint you. Other than switching between different developer channels, I am not aware of a way to downgrade to a previous stable version of Chrome.
So what is your reason for downgrading your browser? Which browser are you attempting to downgrade and which version do you want to go back to? Please share your experiences and reasons with us!
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Thanks, but I see no need to constantly update stuff, when it does what it's always done/what I want it to do, just fine the way it is. My mistake was in upgrading Firefox. I think this whole 'security' concern as a motive for upgrading is a ruse- in fact, the more outdated one's OS is, I'd say the less the risks, because even if you find people who are trawling for Linux users, they're probably more apt to go after those with current systems..and the updates probably contain things that facilitate security breeches- like you mention about Chromium..may be true, but much of the spying through web browsers is done by Flash player..thus, even now, just using Firefox and Ixquick search engine, I'm still getting the same targeted ads I was getting with Chromium/Google....
I'll likely just find a browser that I will like better than Firefox and install it and delete FF. Sorry, but I'm not going to jump on the constant update bandwagon..I updated 10.04 once, in 2010... I'm the guy who was using WIN98 until 2008... Better yet.this may be a good time to make my jump to Debian...eh? Comments are closed.
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