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Mozilla releases updated version of Firefox
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ALARM Group ALERT ¿ click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System
Alert Number: 113005-01
Alert Date: 11/30/05
Alert Title: Mozilla releases updated version of Firefox
Update-to: none
OS/Platform/Application: Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird products (version <1.5) on all supported platforms. *MAC USERS NOTE* Firefox 1.5 requires Mac OS X 10.2 or greater
Category: ALERT
Severity: MEDIUM
Attention: System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel, FireFox users |
Summary: On November 30 2005 The Mozilla Foundation announced the release of a new version (1.5) of its popular FireFox web browser. This new version of Firefox includes a number of security related features.
Recommended Actions: Persons who manage, maintain or use FireFox are encouraged to read the update information (including any associated caveats, system requirements, etc) and (if appropriate) apply the upgrade as per the instructions provided by the vendor.
ITS Actions: At this time, ITS is taking no specific additional actions to address this software release.
Resources:
Firefox 1.5 Release Notes:
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/releases/1.5.html
Firefox download site:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
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