Re: Firefox 133 test package for ppc64

On 7/7/25 6:37 am, James Madgwick wrote:
> For what it's worth, I've just installed 138 and initially a window
> appeared but I couldn't interact with any menus or do anything. But
> after removing .mozilla I was able to get it working. Based on this, it
> seems clearing that directory is required.


That's what I found as well. I recall I found a way to reset profile and 
then it worked. The only obvious flaw is a random looking blue rectangle 
appearing over tabs. If you are patient speedtest.net can actually work. 
What I don't understand is why the profile needs removing or resetting 
since I installed it on a fairly fresh Debian install with a default 
FireFox installed. But, given the FireFox I had before crashed on 
startup, may have corrupted the default profile.


Also, as a bonus, if you still have an older Linux like Ubuntu Xenial 
you still like using you can run the latest FireFox! :-P It's not too 
hard. So all you need to do is mount your modern Debian Linux or 
compatible. Do a chroot to it from terminal. And run firefox as your 
user from sudo or logging in. Doesn't need any settings for X and 
amazingly opens up a window right on your desktop. One caveat is 
downloads will go to the mounted volume. But if you have a shared home 
setup it will make it easier. It's possible it could be automated with a 
nice desktop icon and script or even package, but I was to lazy to do 
that yet. :-D