How-to Install Latest Thunderbird 17.0.6 32bit on Linux PearOS 7 Gnome3 i686 Easy Visual-Guide

This Short Guide Simply Show How-to Install the Latest Thunderbird 17.0.6 x86 for Linux PearOS 7 Gnome3 32bit Desktop.

The Same Procedure with only some Little changes will Work also on Other Pear Releases.

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

1. Download Thunderbird 17.0.6 32bit

   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 it Into the /tmp Directory.

   
3. Open a Terminal Window

   LaunchPad >> Terminal

   

4. Relocate Thunderbird:
   
   • Login as the SuperUser
     

     su

   • Move Thunderbird to Location

     mv /tmp/thunderbird /opt/

     Eventually Make a SymLink

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

5. To Start Thunderbird from Terminal

   thunderbird

6. Create a Thunderbird Launcher:

   Gnome3 Menu How Launcher

   Inside Detailed Instructions about How-to Create an Application Launcher for PearOS Gnome 3 Linux Desktop.

How-to Install Firefox Nightly on PearLinux/PearOS:

Install Firefox Nightly for Pear

The Link Contains Detailed Instructions about How Installing Firefox Nightly on Pear Distro.