14 DAY TRIAL // Mozilla has announced a new version of its email client for Windows, Linux, and mac, and in addition to the typical bug fixes and feature improvement, this one also brings changes for users running an older release.
Specifically, Mozilla Thunderbird 68.4.1 is offered as an automatic download for Thunderbird version 60 users, something that’s worth keeping in mind regardless of the platform you are running.
“Thunderbird version 68.4.1 provides an automatic update from Thunderbird version 60. Note that Thunderbird version 68.4.0 was skipped. If you have installed Lightning, Thunderbird's calendar add-on, it will automatically be updated to match the new version of Thunderbird,” Mozilla explains.
One important thing to keep in mind if you are running Thunderbird version 60 is that add-ons aren’t automatically updated when you install the new version. This is a known issue, Mozilla says, and the easiest way to deal with it is by allowing the add-ons to be updated during the add-on update check.
What’s new in this version
The new Thunderbird version includes a series of improvements for Microsoft Exchange accounts. The parent company says that when you set up an account for a Microsoft Exchange server, Thunderbird can offer IMAP/SMTP settings if available, while also benefitting from better detection for Office 365 accounts.
Additionally, the application also launches a configuration re-run after a password change to make sure everything’s working correctly.
There are also several fixes, including further theme updates to achieve what the company calls “pixel perfection.” These include additional polishing for a number of graphic elements, such as the unread icon, the paragraph format and font selector, and the background of the folder summary tooltip.
The calendar is also getting small tweaks, as Mozilla says it discovered that the event attendee dialog wasn’t displayed correctly.
You can download Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows, Linux, and Mac using these links.