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Thunderbird 3.1.2 Now Available for Download

Latest update to Thunderbird 3.1 is now available for download

August 5, 2010

Thunderbird 3.1.2 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from www.GetThunderbird.com. This releases make several improvements to Thunderbird's stability and user experience.

As part of Mozilla Messaging's ongoing security and stability update process, we strongly recommend that all Thunderbird users upgrade to these releases. If you already have Thunderbird 3.1, you will receive an automated update notification within 24 to 48 hours. You can also manually fetch this update by selecting "Check for Updates..." from the Help menu.

For a list of changes and more information, please review the Thunderbird 3.1.2 release notes.

Thunderbird 3.1.1 and 3.0.6 Are Now Available

Latest updates to Thunderbird 3.1 and 3.0 are now available for download

July 20, 2010

Thunderbird 3.1.1 and Thunderbird 3.0.6 updates are now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from www.GetThunderbird.com. These releases make several improvements to Thunderbird's security and product stability.

As part of Mozilla Messaging's ongoing security and stability update process, we strongly recommend that all Thunderbird users upgrade to these releases. If you already have Thunderbird 3.1 or 3.0, you will receive an automated update notification within 24 to 48 hours. You can also manually fetch this update by selecting "Check for Updates..." from the Help menu.

For a list of changes and more information, please review the Thunderbird 3.1.1 release notes or the Thunderbird 3.0.6 release notes.

Mozilla Delivers Thunderbird 3.1 Upgrade to Millions of Users

Updated Release Includes Faster Search and Indexing, New Migration Assistant and New Saved Files Manager

June 24, 2010

Mozilla Messaging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mozilla dedicated to developing products that encourage choice, innovation, and opportunity in messaging on the Internet, today announced the availability of Thunderbird 3.1, the latest version of its free and open source email application.

Available in over 46 languages and works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, Thunderbird 3.1 includes several new features focused on faster search, a better upgrade experience, and simpler enterprise deployment.

To start using Thunderbird 3.1 visit www.getthunderbird.com to download the application

Highlights of Thunderbird 3.1

Key new features in this release include:

  • Faster Search Results:Message indexing is faster and provides users with faster search results.
  • Quick Filter Toolbar: Makes it faster and easier to search and sort through what's in a user's inbox by letting users filter against search terms, tags, starred messages, address book contacts, new emails, and attachments.
  • Migration Assistant: This release includes a completely new and easier way to migrate from Thunderbird 2. The new Migration Assistant gives Thunderbird 2 users a way to choose the new features in Thunderbird 3.1 or to keep their current features and settings.
  • Saved Files Manager: Finding a downloaded item is a cinch with the new Saved Files Manager which displays all the files users downloaded from their email to their computer.

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About Mozilla and Mozilla Messaging

Mozilla is a global community of people creating a better Internet. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Mozilla, Mozilla Messaging organizes the development and marketing of email and messaging products encouraging choice, innovation, and opportunity in messaging on the Internet. Everything we create is a public asset available for others to use, adapt and improve. For more information, visit www.mozillamessaging.com.

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Tracy Sjogreen
Nectar Communications
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Thunderbird 3.0.5 Now Available

Latest update to Thunderbird 3 is now available for download

June 17, 2010

Thunderbird 3.0.5 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux as a free download from www.GetThunderbird.com. This release improves the performance of indexing emails, profiles stored on a network, and email notification on Mac OS X.

As part of the Mozilla Messaging's ongoing security and stability update process, we strongly recommend that all Thunderbird users upgrade to this release. If you already have Thunderbird 3.0, you will receive an automated update notification within 24 to 48 hours. You can also manually fetch this update by selecting "Check for Updates..." from the Help menu.

For a list of changes and more information, please review the Thunderbird 3.0.5 release notes.

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 2 Available for Download

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 2 is now available for download and testing.

June 9, 2010

We're happy to announce the second release candidate of Thunderbird 3.1, now available for download.

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 2 is our latest development milestone. While this release is considered to be stable, it is intended for developers and members of our testing community to use for early evaluation and feedback. Users of this latest released version of Thunderbird should not expect all of their add-ons to work properly with this milestone.

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 2 includes several features like the new Quick Filter toolbar, Migration Assistant, and Saved Files Manager that build on the current Thunderbird 3.

As always, the Mozilla community would appreciate hearing about any feedback you have about this release, or any bugs you may find.

Please read the release notes for more details.

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 1 is Here

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 1 is now available for testing.

May 27, 2010

We're happy to announce the first release candidate of Thunderbird 3.1, now available for download.

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 1 is our latest development milestone. While this release is considered to be stable, it is intended for developers and members of our testing community to use for early evaluation and feedback. Users of this latest released version of Thunderbird should not expect all of their add-ons to work properly with this milestone.

Thunderbird 3.1 Release Candidate 1 includes several features like the new Quick Filter toolbar, Migration Assistant, and Saved Files Manager that build on the current Thunderbird 3.

As always, the Mozilla community would appreciate hearing about any feedback you have about this release, or any bugs you may find.

Please read the release notes for more details.

Thunderbird 3.1 Beta 2 Now Available

An early version of our next Thunderbird is ready for testing

May 5, 2010

We're happy to announce Thunderbird 3.1 Beta 2, an early version of our next Thunderbird.

Thunderbird 3.1 Beta 2, available here for download, is for testers, extension developers, and other people who are curious to follow the development of the next release of Thunderbird.

Thunderbird 3.1 Beta 2 includes initial versions of new features that build on the current release, Thunderbird 3. We expect to release further interim releases as we work towards a major new release of Thunderbird.

Please read the release notes for more details.

Thunderbird 3.0.4 is Now Available

Thunderbird 3.0.4 update is now available

March 30, 2010

Thunderbird 3.0.4 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from www.GetThunderbird.com.

As part of the Mozilla Messaging's ongoing security and stability update process, we strongly recommend that all Thunderbird users upgrade to this release. If you already have Thunderbird 3.0, you will receive an automated update notification within 24 to 48 hours. You can also manually fetch this update by selecting "Check for Updates..." from the Help menu.

For a list of changes and more information, please review the Thunderbird 3.0.4 release notes.

Lanikai Beta 1 is Here

An early version of our next Thunderbird is ready for testing

March 10, 2010

We're happy to announce Lanikai Beta 1, an early version of our next Thunderbird.

Lanikai Beta 1, available here for download, is for testers, extension developers, and other people who are curious to follow the development of the next release of Thunderbird.

Lanikai Beta 1 includes initial versions of new features that build on the current release, Thunderbird 3. We expect to release further interim releases as we work towards a major new release of Thunderbird.

Please read the release notes for more details.

Thunderbird 3.0.3 Now Available

Latest update to Thunderbird 3 is now available for download

March 1, 2010

Thunderbird 3.0.3 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from www.GetThunderbird.com. This release fixes an issue with mail folders for some users who updated to Thunderbird 3.0.2.

As part of the Mozilla Messaging's ongoing security and stability update process, we strongly recommend that all Thunderbird users upgrade to this release. If you already have Thunderbird 3.0, you will receive an automated update notification within 24 to 48 hours. You can also manually fetch this update by selecting "Check for Updates..." from the Help menu.

For a list of changes and more information, please review the Thunderbird 3.0.3 release notes.

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