Extended Support for Firefox on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
Mozilla, the company behind the popular web browser Firefox, has recently announced plans to extend support for users on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. This decision comes after a recent AMA session on the Firefox subreddit where key members of the Firefox leadership team participated.
The event included notable figures such as Bethel Kidane, Andrew Overholt, Vicky Chin, Byron Jourdan, Bobby Holley, Sheila Mooney, Ian Carmichael, and Aaron Benson. During the session, Byron Jourdan, Senior Director of Product Management at Mozilla, revealed that the company intends to provide extended support for Windows 7 users beyond the current end-of-support date. When asked about Windows 8 and 8.1, Jourdan confirmed that the plan includes these operating systems as well.
Jourdan mentioned that while the exact duration of the extended support is still undecided, Mozilla aims to offer Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users better options for migrating to a new PC when they choose to do so. Despite these operating systems having a smaller user base, Mozilla’s decision to extend support reflects its commitment to providing an updated browser option for older Windows versions.
This move by Mozilla comes at a time when other major browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have stopped supporting Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. By catering to users on these older operating systems, Mozilla hopes to retain its user base and provide a seamless browsing experience for all Firefox users.
