how to install .tar file package

[ahmadonly]

hi friends

i have downloaded firefox 3.5 tar package from mozila website. please tell me how can i install this package to replace the older version of firefox. i'm a new user of linux and ubuntu, so please tell me how can it be done.

[Partyboi2]

Hi, if you are using Jaunty you can install firefox 3.5 from the jaunty repos.

sudo apt-get install firefox-3.5
It will be then shown in Applications>Internet>Shiretoko

[TuckLive]

Hi, if you are using Jaunty you can install firefox 3.5 from the jaunty repos.

sudo apt-get install firefox-3.5
It will be then shown in Applications>Internet>Shiretoko

Will this uninstall the old package?

[Partyboi2]

Will this uninstall the old package?
No, you will still have the older version of firefox installed as well.