I'm using Regata OS and I've customized it to my liking, but I'm having trouble updating Firefox. The version that comes pre-installed is 115, which is pretty outdated (from June 2023), and it won't allow me to use ad blockers—something I really need. I've tried updating it with the command line using 'sudo update firefox,' but that didn't work. Is there a way to update Firefox since it seems like Regata hasn't provided a newer version in their app repository? Also, I'm unsure if I can just download the .exe installer for it, since I'm not familiar with doing that on Linux. Any advice would be appreciated!
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You can try downloading the .tar.gz package for Firefox directly from Mozilla's site. Just extract it and run the browser from there. I don't know much about Regata, but it seems like a niche distribution. If they're still using Firefox 115 after all this time, it might be worth considering other options. Double-check you're using the latest Regata version—there's something off if the browser hasn't been updated in a while. If it turns out you're on the latest version and it still hasn't been updated, consider using Flatpak to install Firefox.
Definitely check out the Regata forums! They might have more specific solutions for issues like this. It didn’t occur to me to look there at first, but they could have a wealth of knowledge about the OS itself.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll definitely give the Regata forums a look for more tailored help.
You can also run Firefox as a Flatpak, which is a neat way to use the latest version without worrying about system dependencies. Each app in Flatpak bundles its own requirements and runs in a sandbox, so it won't be affected by anything else on your system. If Regata has a way to install Flatpak apps—check your app store or command line options—that could be a slick solution for you! More details can be found on Flathub.
I actually just started my Linux journey with the new Regata release! I picked it because it runs Battle.net really well. I’ll definitely try getting the .tar.gz package. Thanks for the tip!