

It too will be updated every six weeks for security and stability. On the other hand, a new version of Thunderbird will also be released at the same time, and will sport the same feature set as Thunderbird ESR. It’ll have the most current Thunderbird feature set, and will be updated every six weeks to ensure the best possible security and stability. A new version of Thunderbird ESR will be available on November 20 this year. Mozilla plans to keep the two existing Thunderbird versions: Thunderbird and Thunderbird ESR. The non-profit organization behind the popular Firefox web browser has said that it’d be cutting back on Thunderbird’s development, as it has come to “the conclusion that continued innovation on Thunderbird is not a priority for Mozilla and that the most critical needs for the product are on-going security and stability”.

Mozilla to Slow Down Development of Thunderbird Email ClientĪre you a long-time user of Mozilla’s free and open source desktop email client, Thunderbird? Be prepared to switch to a new client.
