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=== How do I get Firefox Quantum (57)? ===
=== How do I get Firefox Quantum (57)? ===


When using nixos 17.09, stable, <code>nixos.firefox</code> currently gives version 56. [[FAQ#How_can_I_install_a_proprietary_or_unfree_package.3F|Enabling unfree]], and updating channels if required, allows the use of <code>nixos.firefox-bin</code> which is packaged from Mozilla's upstream released binaries.
When using NixOS 17.09, stable, <code>nixos.firefox</code> currently gives version 56. [[FAQ#How_can_I_install_a_proprietary_or_unfree_package.3F|Enabling unfree]], and updating channels if required, allows the use of <code>nixos.firefox-bin</code> which is packaged from Mozilla's upstream released binaries.


Using nixos unstable, the nixos-built <code>nixos.firefox</code> has been updated to 57.
Using NixOS unstable, the Nix-built <code>nixos.firefox</code> has been updated to 57.


Do note that <em>Quantum</em> is a marketing term, and as long as the version is greater than 57, the enhancements are in the built browser.
Do note that <em>Quantum</em> is a marketing term, and as long as the version is greater than 57, the enhancements are in the Nix-built browser.

Revision as of 18:25, 13 December 2017

FAQ

How do I get Firefox Quantum (57)?

When using NixOS 17.09, stable, nixos.firefox currently gives version 56. Enabling unfree, and updating channels if required, allows the use of nixos.firefox-bin which is packaged from Mozilla's upstream released binaries.

Using NixOS unstable, the Nix-built nixos.firefox has been updated to 57.

Do note that Quantum is a marketing term, and as long as the version is greater than 57, the enhancements are in the Nix-built browser.