P.S. thank you for not being like google chrome (Sad face) and Requiring/Forcing their users to choose between Upgrading the microsoft Spyware O/s, or not getting any updates [on the browser].

Hi

Thank you for your question.

Possibly the easiest and safest way is to just install a copy of the mann Release version of Firefox and then (assuming you are already signed into Firefox Sync on ESR), sign into your Mozilla Account. This will then sync across your bookmarks and passwords.

Alternatively, there is nothing "wrong" with ESR and you will continue to get an annual upgrade where ESR catches up with the Release version of Firefox.

ESR is meant more for Enterprise users in mind as they like to have long term stability with allowed stability and security updates.

Firefox 128 ESR is based on the Firefox 128 Release but with stability/security fixes since.

The older Firefox 115 ESR is currently still being updated (last update Fx 115.21.0esr in March 2025 unless Mozilla extends updates again) to support the old eol Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 OS users in mind and are not meant for Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.15+ users as they will be served the current Release or Fx 128 ESR..

So you're saying that Mozilla supports the dreaded forced obsolescence?

(..I have Windows 7 and am planning to upgrade from windows to LINUX in the coming year)

So you're saying that Mozilla supports the dreaded forced obsolescence?

If they truly did they would have stopped supporting the then eol Windows 7, 8, 8.1 back in early 2023.

i don't judge, at all, if people actually Prefer to use the very expensive spyware o/s microsoft

For example, maybe you live in Ireland - where microsoft and Apple pay their federal Taxes to - then it might make sense

i don't judge, at all, if people actually Prefer to use the very expensive spyware o/s microsoft

That statement is are judging people. FYI Windows is the most used around the world by users there is a reason for that. Unix is not a easy language or GUI to use as users think when Unix became GUI they though they could do just like Windows operations and that couldn't be farther from the truth. They are totally different OS and one takes more in-depth to use then just simple GUI. Windows became that one GUI that didn't require a steep learning curve to use right out of the box. Judging people because they use Windows OS is clearly not a open mindset here.

FYI Windows is the most used around the world by users there is a reason for that. Windows became that one GUI that didn't require a steep learning curve to use right out of the box.

Windows being the most used OS is not necessarily because it is the easiest to use but because it was overall the most available (oem systems) and cheaper compared to Apple desktops and laptops. There are Linux distros out there that do make it easier for the less technical Windows users transition for example.

Look at the popularity of Chromebooks in last years, They did not become popular laptops by individuals and schools because ChromeOS was a better or easier to use OS, but due to being cheap laptops. Though schools and such have regretted this as a lot of these Chromebooks become overpriced e-waste due to their short lifespans support, harder or lack of upgrade or repairability. Depending on the CPU used as in AMD, Intel, ARM it may be more work to install Linux to extend its life compared to a normal laptop made for Windows or Linux in mind, and I am not referring to the Linux part that more recent Chromebooks comes with.

Just because Windows is the most used OS on desktops and laptops does not mean it is the batter or easier OS to use. Some people consider it less user friendly compared to macOS or Linux. Windows 10 and more so 11 is getting disliked more compared to earlier Windows.

I don't like windows because it is Ridiculously-expensive for a Family of five. Mark, you can Take your Judgements of People Somewhere Else, they are Not Wanted here! I also don't like getting Ransomware (a Microsoft Thing.) Free Linux is faster(Less bloated), more Security-conscious, and does not Spy on you like WINDOWS

Like I said, to each his Own.

markwarner22, please don't Reply to any more of my Posts don't need Needless Trolling and you already Said you are Judgemental. Not wanted or Needed. And I don't want this Discussion to be de-railed by people with malicious Intent. Thank you.

I Also don't like people twisting my words. Not Cool. Not professional. Not inducing a family-friendly environment here. Mark if you're Just here to badger someone, Find somebody else. It is the Holidays

Thank you to all the non-Hecklers who provided input on this question

Thank you to Paul and James who decided to be Helpful