How-to Install Latest Thunderbird 17.0.6 32bit on Linux Zorin 6 i686 Gnome Easy Visual-Guide

The Guide Simply Show How-to Install the Latest Thunderbird 17.0.6 x86 for Linux Zorin 6 Gnome 32bit Desktop.

The Same Procedure with only some Little changes will Work also on Zorin 6 Lxde Desktop.

The Article Include the Basic ScreenShots to Make Easier the Whole Visualization on Steps Involved.

1. Download Latest Thunderbird for Linux

   Thunderbird 17.0.6 i686 tar.bz2

   Choose the Language from the Linked List of Thunderbird Linux Releases.
2. Double-Click on Archive and Extract Into /tmp
3. Open a Terminal Window

   GnoMenu >> Accessories >> Terminal

   
4. Relocate Thunderbird:
   
   • Login as the SuperUser
     

     sudo su

   • Move Thunderbird to Location

     mv /tmp/thunderbird /opt/

     Overriding the Existing Default SymLink

     ln  -fs  /opt/thunderbird/thunderbird  /usr/bin/thunderbird

5. Now Just Use the Default Launcher for Starting the New Thunderbird

   How-to Create a New Desktop Launcher:

   Zorin6 GnoMenu How Launcher

   The Linked Guide Show How-to Create an Application Launcher for Zorin 6 Gnome.

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