Installing Mozilla Thunderbird 115.3.1: A Review of the Latest Update

Version 115.2.3, which was first offered to channel users on September 20, 2023, had my Ubuntu distro offering a Thunderbird upgrade from 102 to 115.3.1. Unfortunately, I wish I hadn't taken it after spending a considerable amount of time trying to get Thunderbird's display to resemble my usual view. Despite this effort, I'm still unable to restore several favorites. Moreover, the status bar no longer shows me the total number of unread messages.

It is worth noting that Version 103.0beta was first offered to channel users on June 29, 2022. If you're interested in learning more about this version of Thunderbird, be sure to check out its release notes.

Mozilla Thunderbird 115.3.1 is not the latest version of Mozilla Thunderbird available for download. You can choose from a range of options, including English (US) Windows 64-bit and MSI 64-bit, macOS, Linux 64-bit, Windows 32-bit, and Linux 32-bit, depending on your system requirements.

Interestingly, we are releasing a Firefox ESR 115.3.1 security update today. It is possible to stage Firefox and Thunderbird updates on Windows, but it's not the default setting. When I started up Thunderbird with Version 115.3.1 (64-bit), I immediately realized that I didn't like this version.

In fact, some users have reported issues with email handling in discussions, particularly with Thunderbird v115.5.1. For example, Thunderbird still shows 1 new message even though all read messages have been checked off. If you're experiencing similar problems, it may be worth exploring other solutions or downgrading to an earlier version.

In conclusion, while Mozilla Thunderbird 115.3.1 may offer some improvements and security updates, the experience has been disappointing for me. I hope future updates will address the issues mentioned above and provide a more seamless transition for users upgrading from older versions.

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