The problem is that a lot of Linux distros don't always have the latest updated version of Firefox in their packages. Debian which is what I am on only has Firefox ESR. Which is not the latest one. But that's not a problem because you can just install Firefox yourself by downloading it from the website. Or by adding the repositories to your system. I took a look at Librewolf and you can also add the repositories to your system. The same way you would with Firefox. I also noticed from their website that Librewolf also comes as an Appimage which you can just download, make executable and run. Which is also another option. I use Waterfox and Palemoon browsers which are clones of Firefox but better than Firefox. They also can be installed in the same way as Firefox. They also come as a tar file which you can just unzip, put in a folder some where and run the exe file. That's what I do and Firefox also has this install option.
The reason why I stick with Firefox is because it's more secure. The forks take longer to update, as I mentioned in my video. As of today, Librewolf is up to date, but Waterfox and Palemoon are not up to date. I also like the fact that Librewolf uses the same release numbers as Firefox, so one can be assured it has the most current security patches. Whereas, Palemoon and Waterfox use their own release numbers which makes it harder to know if they have the most current Firefox security patches. As of today, as far as I can see, Palemoon and Waterfox are 4 days behind the most recent security patches. It may not seem like a big deal, but surfing the web is dangerous and I like my browser to be updated asap. Even though Debian uses Firefox-Esr, I think Debian keeps the security releases up to date. Firefox-Esr doesn't have all the bling like regular Firefox; but, I just see the bling as unnecessary bloat.
@@linuxmench2118 No Firefox ESR is not as up to date as Firefox. It does get updated but not as often as the main Firefox. If I was going to use Firefox I would install it from Firefox not Debian. Debian only provides Firefox ESR and I see no reason to use that when my computers is able to run the updated Firefox. Also on Ubuntu Firefox only comes as a Snap package. So if you don't want that you still have to install the Deb version from Firefox. Linux Mint does provide their own Firefox package that's not ESR but I don't know how up to date it is. Yes you are right in that it is important to have an updated web browser. That's why I always get mine from the website and not from the package manager.
I was using firefox for years but I just decided to switch to Librewolf because it's already "hardened" and I don't have to apply the user.js or make great changes to improve the security when re-installing the browser. Firefox sync is also a blessing. Thanks for the video!
I recently switched my browser from Vivaldi to Librewolf because Vivaldi stopped blocking the annoying YT ads. I was able to set it up to look much the same and now also have better security and privacy. I'm usually able to update it a day or two after Firefox but happy to trade that off against the excess bloatware. If your really paranoid about security updates you can always look at the Firefox update to see if it's really urgent and if it is adjust your Librewolf use accordingly until it's updated. My guess is the maintainers of Librewolf would also urgently update should a major exploit or vulnerability be found.
I never used Vivaldi. I think it is not open source, but I could be wrong and wouldn't debate the issue. It looks like bloatware with a lot of features I don't need and would not use. I never used it, but I do know some Linux content creators like it. Firefox is my main browser and Brave is my second. But I do like Librewolf for its default hardened settings and lack of bloat. Your thoughts on how to use Librewolf safely are prudent and good advice.
Firefox for general usage, Librewolf for my online accounts, Zen for a new spin and features and Tor Browser for midnight maneuvers - ublock on all and a haven from Chrome.
You’re welcome. Are you using Arch? If you used my script to install Librewolf and it’s working, do the following to update it: in the terminal, cd into the Librewolf folder. git pull It may respond that you are up to date or it may download the updated web browser. If it downloads an update, check the file to make sure it looks good less PKGBUILD if it looks good hit the q to get out and type the following command makepkg -sic It will ask for your password
@@linuxmench2118 Thank you for your reply. I didn't cloned your repo just copied the two files. What ended up was deleting the librewolf-bin dir and run the install script again... Thanks again ;-)
In the video, I mentioned one can turn on the settings in Firefox to make it like Librewolf. The difference is this: Librewolf comes with the ad blocker already installed, the hardened or security settings turned on, and all the modern in your face bloat taken out. With Firefox, one must be cognizant of the issues and go into the settings to manually harden it. With Librewolf, it's done for you. You don't have to do anything after installing it. That's the difference. I also mentioned, I think they are both good browsers.
Brave and librewolf. Mullvad is a hardened fork of firefox worth running. Mozilla is a full on ad company now; they have a history of making bad choices that put their interests ahead of privacy.
The problem is that a lot of Linux distros don't always have the latest updated version of Firefox in their packages. Debian which is what I am on only has Firefox ESR. Which is not the latest one. But that's not a problem because you can just install Firefox yourself by downloading it from the website. Or by adding the repositories to your system. I took a look at Librewolf and you can also add the repositories to your system. The same way you would with Firefox. I also noticed from their website that Librewolf also comes as an Appimage which you can just download, make executable and run. Which is also another option. I use Waterfox and Palemoon browsers which are clones of Firefox but better than Firefox. They also can be installed in the same way as Firefox. They also come as a tar file which you can just unzip, put in a folder some where and run the exe file. That's what I do and Firefox also has this install option.
The reason why I stick with Firefox is because it's more secure. The forks take longer to update, as I mentioned in my video. As of today, Librewolf is up to date, but Waterfox and Palemoon are not up to date. I also like the fact that Librewolf uses the same release numbers as Firefox, so one can be assured it has the most current security patches. Whereas, Palemoon and Waterfox use their own release numbers which makes it harder to know if they have the most current Firefox security patches. As of today, as far as I can see, Palemoon and Waterfox are 4 days behind the most recent security patches. It may not seem like a big deal, but surfing the web is dangerous and I like my browser to be updated asap. Even though Debian uses Firefox-Esr, I think Debian keeps the security releases up to date. Firefox-Esr doesn't have all the bling like regular Firefox; but, I just see the bling as unnecessary bloat.
@@linuxmench2118 No Firefox ESR is not as up to date as Firefox. It does get updated but not as often as the main Firefox. If I was going to use Firefox I would install it from Firefox not Debian. Debian only provides Firefox ESR and I see no reason to use that when my computers is able to run the updated Firefox. Also on Ubuntu Firefox only comes as a Snap package. So if you don't want that you still have to install the Deb version from Firefox. Linux Mint does provide their own Firefox package that's not ESR but I don't know how up to date it is. Yes you are right in that it is important to have an updated web browser. That's why I always get mine from the website and not from the package manager.
I was using firefox for years but I just decided to switch to Librewolf because it's already "hardened" and I don't have to apply the user.js or make great changes to improve the security when re-installing the browser. Firefox sync is also a blessing.
Thanks for the video!
Oh and on Arch you can also use flatpak to install Librewolf
You're welcome. Yes, Firefox would be much better if it came hardened and if all that bloat was dropped or turned off by default.
Yes, that's true, thanks for sharing.
I recently switched my browser from Vivaldi to Librewolf because Vivaldi stopped blocking the annoying YT ads. I was able to set it up to look much the same and now also have better security and privacy. I'm usually able to update it a day or two after Firefox but happy to trade that off against the excess bloatware. If your really paranoid about security updates you can always look at the Firefox update to see if it's really urgent and if it is adjust your Librewolf use accordingly until it's updated. My guess is the maintainers of Librewolf would also urgently update should a major exploit or vulnerability be found.
I never used Vivaldi. I think it is not open source, but I could be wrong and wouldn't debate the issue. It looks like bloatware with a lot of features I don't need and would not use. I never used it, but I do know some Linux content creators like it. Firefox is my main browser and Brave is my second. But I do like Librewolf for its default hardened settings and lack of bloat. Your thoughts on how to use Librewolf safely are prudent and good advice.
Firefox for general usage, Librewolf for my online accounts, Zen for a new spin and features and Tor Browser for midnight maneuvers - ublock on all and a haven from Chrome.
That's great, thanks for sharing
got to say that I am a Firefox loyalist lol
Yes, Firefox is great minus the bloat.
Floorp
I never heard of it, but I see it''s in the AUR. I'll give it a go. Thanks.
Thanks for the scripts, how do I update librewolf when installed with your scripts?
You’re welcome. Are you using Arch? If you used my script to install Librewolf and it’s working, do the following to update it: in the terminal, cd into the Librewolf folder.
git pull
It may respond that you are up to date or it may download the updated web browser. If it downloads an update, check the file to make sure it looks good
less PKGBUILD
if it looks good hit the q to get out and type the following command
makepkg -sic
It will ask for your password
@@linuxmench2118 Thank you for your reply. I didn't cloned your repo just copied the two files. What ended up was deleting the librewolf-bin dir and run the install script again... Thanks again ;-)
You’re welcome. Sounds like it worked. Next time, just go into the librewolf folder and do
git pull
makepkg -sic
Why don't I like dark mode
You can make them light mode.
don't block screen with your face , just make it smaller and rounded
Thanks for the advice!
you haven't shown a single difference between both browser . why librewolf called hardened version of Firefox. Just a timepass video.
In the video, I mentioned one can turn on the settings in Firefox to make it like Librewolf. The difference is this: Librewolf comes with the ad blocker already installed, the hardened or security settings turned on, and all the modern in your face bloat taken out. With Firefox, one must be cognizant of the issues and go into the settings to manually harden it. With Librewolf, it's done for you. You don't have to do anything after installing it. That's the difference. I also mentioned, I think they are both good browsers.
Brave and librewolf. Mullvad is a hardened fork of firefox worth running. Mozilla is a full on ad company now; they have a history of making bad choices that put their interests ahead of privacy.
I heard of Mullvad, never tried it. I agree with your points about Mozilla. Firefox could be much better.