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'''Welcome to the wiki of [http://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird/ Mozilla Thunderbird].''' Below you will find links to commonly requested information.
'''Welcome to the [https://www.thunderbird.net/ Thunderbird Project]'s community page''', with links to commonly requested information.


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'''To get help or to ask question please visit [https://support.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird Thunderbird Support (SUMO)]. <br>To make a suggestion please [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird&bug_severity=enhancement file an enhancement request]. <br>To report a bug use [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird bugzilla].<br>To learn more, to get involved, to help promote Thunderbird, to say "Thanks", read on.'''</div>
'''To get help or ask question please visit [https://support.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird Thunderbird Support (SUMO)]. <br>To learn more, to discuss, to get involved, to help promote Thunderbird, to say "Thanks" see [https://thunderbird.net/get-involved/ Get Involved].<br>To make a product suggestion or report a bug please use [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird bugzilla].'''</div>
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= Status =
= Status =
'''Thunderbird is alive and well in 2018! Yes, 2018. [[#Contributing|Please help us keep it that way!]]
'''Thunderbird is alive and well in 2023! [[#Contributing|Please help us keep it that way!]]'''
'''
 
* The community has continuously [[#Latest release|shipped releases]] with bug fixes and enhancements for several years.
The Thunderbird product is developed and managed by the [https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/about/ '''Thunderbird Project'''], which is collectively the community (both paid staff and volunteers) and the Thunderbird Council:
* The community holds [[Thunderbird/StatusMeetings|regular meetings]] to discuss important matters of common interest, open to all.
* The community has continuously [[#Latest release|shipped releases]] with bug fixes and enhancements for many years.  Read more at the [https://blog.mozilla.org/thunderbird/ Thunderbird Blog].
* The [[Modules/Thunderbird|Thunderbird Council]] is the governing body for the Thunderbird project, and coordinates legal and fiscal matters on behalf of the community.
* The community holds [[Thunderbird/StatusMeetings|regular meetings]] to discuss important matters of common interest. Meetings are open to anyone interested in Thunderbird.
* The [[Modules/Thunderbird#Thunderbird_Council|Thunderbird Council]] is the governing body for the Thunderbird Project, and coordinates legal and fiscal matters on behalf of the community, and provides overall product strategy.
* The [https://foundation.mozilla.org Mozilla Foundation] is the project's  legal and fiscal home.


= General information =
= General information =
* [[Thunderbird:Getting_Help|Get help]]
* [[Thunderbird:Getting_Help|Get help]]
* [https://blog.mozilla.org/thunderbird/ Thunderbird Blog]
* [[Thunderbird/CommunicationChannels|Thunderbird Communication Channels]] - How and where to get information.
* [[Thunderbird/CommunicationChannels|Thunderbird Communication Channels]] - How and where to get information.
* Learn how to deploy "Thunderbird in an organization" at [[Thunderbird/Enterprise|Thunderbird for enterprises]].
* Learn how to deploy "Thunderbird in an organization" at [[Thunderbird/Enterprise|Thunderbird for enterprises]].
= Releases =
[https://www.thunderbird.net/thunderbird/releases/ Thunderbird Project version numbers for '''releases'''] match to Mozilla Firefox <u>ESR numbers</u>. Thunderbird also provides consecutive <u>betas</u> between the ESR numbers, for example 92-101, which match to Firefox (non-ESR) beta numbers. Future Thunderbird (ESR) releases upcoming are 115, 127, etc.
== Latest release ==
* Get the current '''release''' of Thunderbird from '''[http://www.thunderbird.net/ thunderbird.net]'''.
* Get the '''beta''' from [https://thunderbird.net/#channel the future of Thunderbird].
== Upcoming releases ==
* Version 102.0 was made available in June 2022.
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* Thunderbird ''roughly'' tracks the '''ESR''' release schedule of Firefox. See the ESR column of [[RapidRelease/Calendar]]. 
** Thunderbird ESR Releases typically happen the same week of the published Firefox dates. But it is sometimes later, because we ship when '''code is ready and tested'''.  If you do not see the "newest" version listed at the [https://www.thunderbird.net/ Thunderbird home page], do not worry, the new version is just not yet ready. 
** New features and fixes happen as volunteers have time to work on them and fix them - fixes and features generally do not have a schedule which can be communicated to users.  If you want new features sooner, then please help us [https://www.thunderbird.net/get-involved/ test and code], or use the beta mentioned above.
** [[Thunderbird/Release_Driving|Release Driving]] - How releases move towards completion
== Past releases ==
* [https://www.thunderbird.net/thunderbird/releases/ View past release notes]
* [https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/ Download past releases]


= Contributing =
= Contributing =
How '''YOU''' can help and get involved ... <ul>'''Thunderbird is self-supported by its user community. We need and welcome you. Please give back to the community.'''</ul>  
How '''YOU''' can help and get involved ... <u>'''Thunderbird is self-supported by its user community. We need and welcome you. Please give back to the community.'''</u>  


* [https://donate.mozilla.org/thunderbird/about/ Donate]
* [https://give.thunderbird.net/ Donate]
* Visit [https://support.mozilla.org/questions/thunderbird Thunderbird support forum] to answer user questions. (support.mozilla.org aka SUMO is where users like you are supported by users like you.)
* Answer user questions in [https://support.mozilla.org/questions/thunderbird Thunderbird support forum]. (support.mozilla.org aka SUMO is where users like you are supported by users like you.)
* Visit [https://support.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ the Knowledge Base (aka KB)] to help improve documentation which users refer to for assistance.
* If you answer user questions, join [[Thunderbird/tb-support-crew|support crew]].
* Visit [[Thunderbird:Testing|QA testing]] to help with quality assurance and testing.
* Improve [https://support.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ the Knowledge Base (aka KB)] documentation, which users refer to for assistance.
* Visit [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Thunderbird_Localization Localization] to help other translators to localize Thunderbird in your language.
* Help with [[Thunderbird:Testing|quality assurance and testing]].
* Help other translators to [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Thunderbird_Localization localize Thunderbird in your language].
* [[Thunderbird/Contributing patches|Contribute patches and fixes]].
* [[Thunderbird/Contributing patches|Contribute patches and fixes]].
* [[Thunderbird/Add-ons Guide 57|Add-ons Guide for Thunderbird 57 and beyond]].
* [[Thunderbird/Add-ons Guide 57|Add-ons Guide for Thunderbird 57-60]] and [[Thunderbird/Add-ons Guide 63|Add-ons Guide for Thunderbird 63 and beyond]].
* [[Thunderbird/Community_Members|Community members]] - List of active community members contributing to and supporting Thunderbird.
* [[Thunderbird/Core_Team|Core Team]] - List of people typically actively involved on a weekly basis, and providing major input into Thunderbird.
* [[Thunderbird/Core_Team|Core Team]] - List of people typically actively involved on a weekly basis, and providing major input into Thunderbird.
'''To get more information or talk to a human, or just to introduce yourself, see [[Thunderbird/CommunicationChannels|Thunderbird Communication Channels]], especially the IRC channel.'''
'''To get more information or talk to a human, or just to introduce yourself, see [[Thunderbird/CommunicationChannels|Thunderbird Communication Channels]], especially the IRC channel.'''
<ul>'''Again, we need users like '''you''' to help in one of the above areas. Please inquire today.'''</ul>
<u>'''Again, we need users like '''you''' to help in one of the above areas. Please inquire today.'''</u>


= Releases =
= Governance =
Thunderbird's release schedule <u>tracks</u> (but not strictly**) follows the '''ESR''' release schedule of Firefox. You can find links to the schedule (with an ESR column), release notes and other release information, at [[RapidRelease/Calendar]]. 


'** We ship when the release is '''ready''' based on testing and other factors, not on a date certain. So where you see dates take that with a grain of salt - because we will lag dates by some number of days or weeks. Thus you will rarely see us ship per a published date.  If you are not seeing the newest version at the [https://www.thunderbird.net/ Thunderbird home page] do not worry, it is because it is just not yet ready for release.
The [[Modules/Thunderbird#Thunderbird_Council|Thunderbird Council]] is an elected body of 7 members. See [https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/about/ about the Council and Community] for more information. See [[Thunderbird/Council Election|more information about the council elections]].
== Latest release ==
* Get the latest release of Thunderbird from '''[http://www.getthunderbird.com/ getthunderbird.com]'''.
* Get the most recent beta from [https://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird/channel/ the future of Thunderbird].
== Upcoming releases ==
Thunderbird gets new features and bug fixes as volunteers have time to work on them and fix them. There are no schedules for features or specific fixes that can be communicated to users. But you can get newer features as they become available in the beta mentioned above.
* [[Thunderbird/Release_Driving|Release Driving]] - How releases move towards completion
== Past releases ==
* [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/releases/ View past release notes]
* [https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/ Download past releases]


= Governance =
== Past Councils ==
* [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2017|Council Elections 2017]] - Electoral Roll.
* 2022:
* [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2018|Council Elections 2018]] - Electoral Roll.
** Election results: Andrei Hajdukewycz, Ben Bucksch, Berna Alp (Chair), Dirk Steinmetz, Magnus Melin, Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch
** [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2022|2022 Electoral Roll]]
* 2021:
** Election results: Andrei Hajdukewycz, Ben Bucksch, Berna Alp (Chair), Dirk Steinmetz, Magnus Melin, Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch
** [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2021|2021 Electoral Roll]]
* 2020:
** Election results Berna Alp, Patrick Cloke (Secretary), Philipp Kewisch (Chair), Christopher Leidigh, Magnus Melin, Ryan Sipes (Treasurer), Dirk Steinmetz
** [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2020|2020 Electoral Roll]]
* 2019:
** Election results: Berna Alp, Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch (Chair), Jörg Knobloch, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery (Secretary), Ryan Sipes (Treasurer)
** [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2019|2019 Electoral Roll]]
* 2018:
** Election results: Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch (Chair), Jörg Knobloch, Philippe Lieser, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery, Ryan Sipes (Treasurer)
** [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2018|2018 Electoral Roll]]
* 2017:
** Election results: Ben Bucksch, Patrick Cloke, R Kent James (Chair) Philipp Kewisch, Jörg Knobloch, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery
** [[Thunderbird/Council_Elections_2017|2017 Electoral Roll]].
* 2014:
** The initial Thunderbird Council was elected at the first Thunderbird Summit held in Toronto, Canada in the fall of 2014: Mike Conley, Joshua Cranmer, R Kent James (Chair), Philipp Kewisch, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery,  Florian Quèze.


= Related and Older links =
= Related and Older links =
These links are outdated or from past management teams, and do not reflect current plans and priorities.
These links are outdated or from past management teams, and do not reflect current plans and priorities
* [[Thunderbird/New_Release_and_Governance_Model|New Release and Governance Model]] (issued November 2012)
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Thunderbird/Thunderbird_Automated_Testing Automated Testing] - Automated Testing of Thunderbird
* [[Thunderbird/Development|Development]] - General development area
* [[Thunderbird:Feature_Discussions|Discussion for new features]] - A place to discuss and consolidate potential new features
* [[Thunderbird:Extensions|Extensions]] - Information for developers looking to develop extensions for Thunderbird
* [[Thunderbird:Feature Work|Feature Work]] - Ongoing work that is expected to land in the Thunderbird core
* [[Thunderbird:Level of support for add-on|Level of support for add-on]] - Level of support for add-on
* [[Thunderbird/New_Release_and_Governance_Model|New Release and Governance Model]] - Issued November 2012
* [[Thunderbird/Infrastructure]] - Thunderbird Build & Release Infrastructure
* [[Thunderbird/Thunderbird38|Thunderbird 38]] - Thunderbird 38
* [[Thunderbird/Thunderbird38|Thunderbird 38]] - Thunderbird 38
* [[Thunderbird:Help_Documentation:Using_the_Address_Book|Using the Address Book]] - Documentation
* [[Thunderbird:UX|UX]] - User Experience
* [[Thunderbird:UX|UX]] - User Experience
* [[Thunderbird:Feature Work|Feature Work]] - Ongoing work that is expected to land in the Thunderbird core
* [[Thunderbird/Development|Development]] - General development area.
* [[Thunderbird:Extensions|Extensions]] - Information for developers looking to develop extensions for Thunderbird.
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Thunderbird/Thunderbird_Automated_Testing Automated Testing] - Automated Testing of Thunderbird.
* [[Thunderbird:Feature_Discussions|Discussion for new features]] - A place to discuss and consolidate potential new features.
* [[Thunderbird/Infrastructure]] - Thunderbird Build & Release Infrastructure.
* [[Thunderbird:Level of support for add-on|Level of support for add-on]] -- Level of support for add-on.


== Others ==
== Others ==


*[[Thunderbird:Marketing|Thunderbird Marketing]] - Help spread the word on Thunderbird.
* [[Thunderbird:History|Archived]] - Obsolete Thunderbird wiki pages
* [[Thunderbird:Open_Badges|Open Badges]] - How Thunderbird might use Open Badges
* [[Thunderbird:Related_Projects|Other projects]] - Projects related to Thunderbird
* [[Thunderbird:Participation|Participation]] - Ongoing work around participation & community
* [[Thunderbird:Participation|Participation]] - Ongoing work around participation & community
* [[Thunderbird:History|Archived]] - Obsolete Thunderbird wiki pages.
* [[Thunderbird:Marketing|Thunderbird Marketing]] - Help spread the word on Thunderbird
* [[Thunderbird:Related_Projects|Other projects]] - Projects related to Thunderbird.
* [[Thunderbird/Roles|Thunderbird Roles]] - Thunderbird Roles (Under Development)
* [[Thunderbird:Open_Badges|Open Badges]] - How Thunderbird might use Open Badges
* [[Thunderbird:Summit_2014|Toronto Thunderbird Summit October 15-18, 2014]] - Thunderbird 2014 Contributors Summit
* [[Thunderbird:Summit_2014|Toronto Thunderbird Summit October 15-18, 2014]] - Thunderbird 2014 Contributors Summit
* [[Thunderbird/Roles|Thunderbird Roles]] - Thunderbird Roles (Under Development)


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Latest revision as of 09:02, 19 January 2023


Welcome to the Thunderbird Project's community page, with links to commonly requested information.

To get help or ask question please visit Thunderbird Support (SUMO).
To learn more, to discuss, to get involved, to help promote Thunderbird, to say "Thanks" see Get Involved.
To make a product suggestion or report a bug please use bugzilla.

Status

Thunderbird is alive and well in 2023! Please help us keep it that way!

The Thunderbird product is developed and managed by the Thunderbird Project, which is collectively the community (both paid staff and volunteers) and the Thunderbird Council:

  • The community has continuously shipped releases with bug fixes and enhancements for many years. Read more at the Thunderbird Blog.
  • The community holds regular meetings to discuss important matters of common interest. Meetings are open to anyone interested in Thunderbird.
  • The Thunderbird Council is the governing body for the Thunderbird Project, and coordinates legal and fiscal matters on behalf of the community, and provides overall product strategy.
  • The Mozilla Foundation is the project's legal and fiscal home.

General information

Releases

Thunderbird Project version numbers for releases match to Mozilla Firefox ESR numbers. Thunderbird also provides consecutive betas between the ESR numbers, for example 92-101, which match to Firefox (non-ESR) beta numbers. Future Thunderbird (ESR) releases upcoming are 115, 127, etc.

Latest release

Upcoming releases

  • Version 102.0 was made available in June 2022.
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  • Thunderbird roughly tracks the ESR release schedule of Firefox. See the ESR column of RapidRelease/Calendar.
    • Thunderbird ESR Releases typically happen the same week of the published Firefox dates. But it is sometimes later, because we ship when code is ready and tested. If you do not see the "newest" version listed at the Thunderbird home page, do not worry, the new version is just not yet ready.
    • New features and fixes happen as volunteers have time to work on them and fix them - fixes and features generally do not have a schedule which can be communicated to users. If you want new features sooner, then please help us test and code, or use the beta mentioned above.
    • Release Driving - How releases move towards completion

Past releases

Contributing

How YOU can help and get involved ... Thunderbird is self-supported by its user community. We need and welcome you. Please give back to the community.

To get more information or talk to a human, or just to introduce yourself, see Thunderbird Communication Channels, especially the IRC channel. Again, we need users like you to help in one of the above areas. Please inquire today.

Governance

The Thunderbird Council is an elected body of 7 members. See about the Council and Community for more information. See more information about the council elections.

Past Councils

  • 2022:
    • Election results: Andrei Hajdukewycz, Ben Bucksch, Berna Alp (Chair), Dirk Steinmetz, Magnus Melin, Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch
    • 2022 Electoral Roll
  • 2021:
    • Election results: Andrei Hajdukewycz, Ben Bucksch, Berna Alp (Chair), Dirk Steinmetz, Magnus Melin, Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch
    • 2021 Electoral Roll
  • 2020:
    • Election results Berna Alp, Patrick Cloke (Secretary), Philipp Kewisch (Chair), Christopher Leidigh, Magnus Melin, Ryan Sipes (Treasurer), Dirk Steinmetz
    • 2020 Electoral Roll
  • 2019:
    • Election results: Berna Alp, Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch (Chair), Jörg Knobloch, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery (Secretary), Ryan Sipes (Treasurer)
    • 2019 Electoral Roll
  • 2018:
    • Election results: Patrick Cloke, Philipp Kewisch (Chair), Jörg Knobloch, Philippe Lieser, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery, Ryan Sipes (Treasurer)
    • 2018 Electoral Roll
  • 2017:
    • Election results: Ben Bucksch, Patrick Cloke, R Kent James (Chair) Philipp Kewisch, Jörg Knobloch, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery
    • 2017 Electoral Roll.
  • 2014:
    • The initial Thunderbird Council was elected at the first Thunderbird Summit held in Toronto, Canada in the fall of 2014: Mike Conley, Joshua Cranmer, R Kent James (Chair), Philipp Kewisch, Magnus Melin, Wayne Mery, Florian Quèze.

Related and Older links

These links are outdated or from past management teams, and do not reflect current plans and priorities

Others

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