Fri Sep 20 13:42:11 UTC 2024: ## Thunderbird Drops Support for Older Windows and Mac Versions

**Berlin, Germany** – Users of the popular open-source email client, Thunderbird, who are still running it on older versions of Windows or Mac will face a significant change starting next month. The Thunderbird team has announced that support for these operating systems will end as scheduled.

This means that the recently released Thunderbird 115.15.0 was the last major update for users on Windows 7 and 8, and macOS 10.14 and lower. The latest version, Thunderbird 128, is only compatible with Windows 10 and 11, macOS 10.15 and higher, and Linux.

The Thunderbird team cited several reasons for this decision, including the limited resources available to the project compared to the larger Firefox team. They also noted that supporting outdated operating systems can become increasingly difficult and risky due to security vulnerabilities.

While Thunderbird will continue to function after support ends, users will no longer receive updates, including critical security patches. This leaves users vulnerable to potential threats and may also lead to compatibility issues with certain features.

This announcement follows a similar situation with Mozilla’s Firefox web browser, though Firefox users will receive an additional six months of support.

Thunderbird users who are unable to upgrade their operating systems may consider accessing their email accounts through a web browser. Some alternative email clients are also available, though many require paid subscriptions or only support more recent operating systems.

The decision has sparked discussions among Thunderbird users, who have expressed concerns about the impact on their workflows and security. However, the developers maintain that the change is necessary to ensure the long-term viability and stability of the email client.

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