Why don't we use Mozilla ESR in Precise?

[Viktor Basso]

On 02/04/2012 02:51 PM, Jo-Erlend Schinstad wrote:
> In Precise we've upgraded to version 11 of both Firefox and 
> Thunderbird. But the reason for starting to upgrade frequently was 
> said to be that Mozillas support periods were limited for newer 
> versions after 3.6. But now we have the 10ESR versions of both. Why 
> are they not used instead of the short-term 11?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jo-Erlend Schinstad
>
I agree, Firefox 10 is the initial Enterprise Support Release and will 
be maintained for 9 release cycles with a 2 cycle overlap for the next 
version.
That means the next ESR is not due until Firefox 17.

It is illogical to run non-ESR on LTS, unless you are Captain Kirk.

Double Thanks,

Viktor Basso
"Tea Earl Grey Hot"


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