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End of the road for Firefox 3.0.x

By | March 31, 2010, 10:13am PDT

Summary: Firefox 3.0.19 will be the final update for the 3.0.x branch of Firefox. There will be no more updates after this no matter what gaping holes are found.

Mozilla has released what will be the final update to the Firefox 3.0.x line.

Firefox 3.0.19 will be the final update for the 3.0.x branch of Firefox. There will be no more updates after this no matter what gaping holes are found.

This final update is a security and stability upgrade and it is recommended for all users who are still using 3.0.x. A total of 55 bugs have been fixed, 14 of which were rated as critical.

Also released has been an update for 3.5.x. Firefox 3.5.9 brings with it the same bug fixes as for 3.0.19.

These updates are available from the Mozilla Firefox website or by using the automatic update check in the browser.

A reminder - the latest version of Firefox is 3.6.2. If you’re still using 3.0.x or 3.5.x versions, yo might want to consider upgrading to 3.6.x in order to remain on the cutting edge.

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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology -- whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new MP3 player or digital camera.

Adrian has authored/co-authored technical books on a variety of topics, ranging from programming to building and maintaining PCs. His most recent books include "Build the Ultimate Custom PC", "Beginning Programming" and "The PC Doctor's Fix It Yourself Guide". He has also written training manuals that have been used by a number of Fortune 500 companies.

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RE: End of the road for Firefox 3.0.x
davisnewman 5th Apr 2010
Actually, 3.63 is now out.
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A moment of silence please for 3.0.x
Dietrich T. Schmitz, Linux Advocate 31st Mar 2010
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The fact that Firefox is Open Source relieves this small problem.
goingbust 31st Mar 2010
If you really need to use the old version and there is a known problem, DIY.
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RIP Buddy
Cylon Centurion 31st Mar 2010
Bring on the 4.0 grin
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RE: End of the road for Firefox 3.0.x
blcain 1st Apr 2010
When I go to help/about, it shows I have ver 3.6.2. 3.0.19 is to be the last update of Firefox? Or am I reading my version wrong.
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RE: End of the road for Firefox 3.0.x
davisnewman 5th Apr 2010
Actually, 3.63 is now out.

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