Beta Notes

Thunderbird Desktop

Version 44.0beta | Released January 18, 2016

Check out the notes below for this version of Thunderbird. As always, you’re encouraged to tell us what you think, ask for help, or file a bug in Bugzilla.

What’s New

new

Use OpenStreetmap for maps (even allow the user to choose from list of map services)

What’s Changed

changed

Windows XP SP2 will no longer install Thunderbird (workaround: Install Thunderbird 43.0beta and update)

changed

Use a SHA-256 signing certificate for Windows builds, to meet new signing requirements

What’s Fixed

fixed

In the address book manager, make the contacts sidebar remember the last selected address book (1142705)

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