Firefox 64-bit PPA – What is the 64-bit Firefox Beta PPA

64-bitfirefoxppa

I recently discovered that my computer is 64-bit. I have backed up my Home folder, and reinstalled Ubuntu. The reinstall wasn't nearly as painful as I thought.
There is one thing that I can't quite seem to figure out: how do I get the 64-bit Firefox Beta build? I always get the Beta builds, but I want to take advantage of the 64-bit architecture of my computer. this page says that Mozilla has come out with a 64-bit version of Firefox, but I can't seem to find it.

I do understand the ramifications of using a 64-bit browser, but I've decided to jump right in and do it anyway. (Flash and Java are already 64-bit, and who cares about Silverlight, since it's not for Linux anyway?)

There's only one issue, and it's a big one: I can't find the 64-bit Beta PPA!!! (I really hate using .tar.gz files, but I'd be willing to do that as long as I could still access Firefox via the Launcher. Oh, speaking of which, I don't understand .tar.gz files. Once, I managed to run one (the Dropbox Beta build,) but I have no idea whatsoever on how to install them: as in, click on the icon and go.)

Best Answer

Here's the official Firefox Beta PPA.

What are PPAs and how do I use them?

To add the PPA to your computer, run these commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mozillateam/firefox-next
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Do note that unlike Firefox Nightly builds, you can't use Firefox stable and Firefox Beta releases concurrently.

Related Solutions

Unable to Install Firefox Using Ubuntu Software Center – Solution

Hit Ctrl+Alt+T to open terimanal and run following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get install firefox

If doesn't solve the problem then try following solutions:

Reinstall/install the language pack:

sudo apt-get install --reinstall language-pack-en

(Re-)Generate and reconfigure locales:

sudo locale-gen
sudo dpkg-reconfigure locales

The Final solution is to manually set LANG variable by modifying /etc/default/locale.
Open /etc/default/locale in your favorite editor:
```
gksudo gedit /etc/default/locale
```
and set the LANG= to en_US.UTF-8 or whatever language you're using, like:
```
LANG=en_US.UTF-8
```
Changes will take effect after reboot.

After the additional information provided by OP, problem got solved by running:

sudo apt-get clean
sudo apt-get install firefox

_{Sources:
Ubuntu documentation,
Ubuntu forums,
Super User}

Ubuntu – How to enable Moonlight/Silverlight 5 on firefox

Using Pipelight

My answer is credits Webupd8: http://www.webupd8.org/2013/08/pipelight-use-silverlight-in-your-linux.html

You can use Pipelight to provide you with Silverlight support.

To install it:#

Make sure to close your browser first, if not you will need to run an extra command.

From the terminal:

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ehoover/compholio
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mqchael/pipelight
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install pipelight

From the GUI:

Add the repositories to your software sources:

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ehoover/compholio sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mqchael/pipelight

After refreshing your sources, install pipelight If this icon doesn't work simply search for it in the Software Center.

If you kept the browser open, run:

rm -rf ~/.wine-pipelight/

Next step, make sites that block Linux work:

Use one of these two addons (F:

Or this one (Chrome):

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/user-agent-switcher-for-c/djflhoibgkdhkhhcedjiklpkjnoahfmg

If you get slow playback, see:

Alternative solutions:

Using a Windows browser on top of Wine.

You can probably use Silverlight 5 on top of a Windows Browser using Wine. I have not tested this option but it is pretty reasonable and straight forward.

Install wine
Download and install your browser.
Download and install Silverlight for Windows as you normally would do on Windows.
Live long and prosper.

Using Windows in a Virtual Machine.

If you don't want to give up Linux, but can't get anything else to work, this is the best bet. You need a valid copy of Windows however as I won't give steps for pirating.

Install virtualbox
VMWare Player is an option as well, as well as Qemu, etc; but I highly recommend Virtual Box.
Download and install the Virtual Box extensions (optional).
Using a valid Copy of Windows, create a new Virtual Machine in Virtual Box.
Install your browser of choice (if necessary) or use Internet Explorer.
Install Silverlight.
Enjoy your coffee or beverage of choice (absolutely necessary step!). Skipping this step will result in the process not being as rewarding as intended.