Firefox snap update/Should I switch distributions?

[Deleted member 140508]

I still get those messages regarding the snap updates for Firefox. In the last thread, they said that Firefox is working on resolving those issues. I don't want to have to run commands in the terminal every time I see that message. I would like to know if I would be better off switching distributions. I understand that this decision is entirely up to me, but I would like to get some input regarding using another distribution other than Ubuntu.

 

[Terminal Velocity]

I use Firefox ESR on Debian 11, it comes with the OS, never had a problem with it and in general

 

[f33dm3bits]

How to Install Firefox as a Deb on Ubuntu (Not a Snap) - OMG! Ubuntu

A short guide on how to install Firefox from a PPA on Ubuntu 22.04 and remove the Firefox Snap. Doing this gets you a faster Firefox that can do more OOTB.

www.omgubuntu.co.uk

 

[Deleted member 137406]

Open the terminal and copy and paste and run these commands one at a time.

sudo killall firefox

then

sudo snap refresh

How to solve "Pending update of "firefox" snap. Close the app to avoid disruptions" error?

Recently, this warning appears when open Firefox: Pending update of "firefox" snap Close the app to avoid disruptions What does it mean? And what do I have to do? Is this a bug?

askubuntu.com

[Solved] "Pending Update of Firefox" Error in Ubuntu

Seeing a persistent "pending update of Firefox snap" message that doesn't go away even if you restart the browser or the Ubuntu system? Here's what to do.

itsfoss.com

 

[Deleted member 108694]

I still get those messages regarding the snap updates for Firefox. In the last thread, they said that Firefox is working on resolving those issues. I don't want to have to run commands in the terminal every time I see that message. I would like to know if I would be better off switching distributions. I understand that this decision is entirely up to me, but I would like to get some input regarding using another distribution other than Ubuntu.

You can get around that by blocking Ubuntu from pulling the snap version of Firefox by pinning it.

First, create a new file:

sudo gedit /etc/apt/preferences.d/firefox-no-snap

Next, add these lines to that new file:

Package: firefox*
Pin: release o=Ubuntu*
Pin-Priority: -1

Save it. Then add the Mozilla team Ubuntu PPA for Firefox:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/ppa

Finally, ‘apt update’ and ‘apt install’ the latest Firefox version:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install firefox

 

[f33dm3bits]

You can get around that by blocking Ubuntu from pulling the snap version of Firefox by pinning it.

That's the same explanation as explained in the link I shared.

 

[Deleted member 108694]

That's the same explanation as explained in the link I shared.

Didn't click the link, but it is similar now that I looked

 

[Deleted member 140508]

Thank you. Your replies helped me get around the issue.

 

[wizardfromoz]

Can you share with us what method you used (or other)?

Thanks

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz

 

[Deleted member 140508]

How to Install Firefox as a Deb on Ubuntu (Not a Snap) - OMG! Ubuntu

A short guide on how to install Firefox from a PPA on Ubuntu 22.04 and remove the Firefox Snap. Doing this gets you a faster Firefox that can do more OOTB.

www.omgubuntu.co.uk

The link that f33dm3bits provided.

 

[PsychoHermit]

I'm tired of snaps, I just installed Debian 11 and everything is working well for me.

--glenn