Here's a very early implementation of #Firefox Sync...

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Here's a very early implementation of #Firefox Sync running in Thunderbird Daily!

The bones are there and the foundation is solid.

Though it may be called something else by the time we launch it in Thunderbird 115 (such as Thunderbird Sync or #Mozilla Sync), it's a feature we're THRILLED about putting in your hands.

Screenshot from Thunderbird Daily, showing an early version of Firefox Sync implementation which displays a sign in button and the text "Synchronize your accounts, address books, calendars, add-ons, and settings across all your devices."

Screenshot showing the current Firefox Sync implementation in Thunderbird Daily 110.0a1. This screen shows the elements you're currently syncing, your account name, a "Sync Now" button, and a field for renaming the device you're using.

Like 9 Jan 2023 at 17:21 | Open on mastodon.online

14 comments

Fabian Dellwing

@thunderbird You are not gonna break TbSync/EAS again are you?

9 Jan 2023 at 17:25 | Open on infosec.exchange

THOPAN :mastodon:

@thunderbird Great to hear! Where can I get ready-to-run daily builds for Linux? I'd love to check out the on-going work. Speaking of which, keep it up! :)

9 Jan 2023 at 17:26 | Open on norden.social

Thunderbird: Free Your Inbox

@thopan SOON™.

Seriously though, we've been working hard on taking ownership of Flatpak packaging and distribution, and the plan is to also offer Beta and Daily Flatpak channels.

9 Jan 2023 at 17:35 | Open on mastodon.online

THOPAN :mastodon:

@thunderbird That sounds awesome! I'll keep my eyes peeled.

9 Jan 2023 at 17:48 | Open on norden.social

TILvids

@thunderbird

Firefox Sync is awesome and I use it all the time. It'd be awesome if #Mozilla would make it easier to have a self-hosted option for this too. I know it *can* be done (I played with it a bit) but it was very hard to get going and I eventually had to give up.

9 Jan 2023 at 17:44 | Open on mstdn.social

morph

@tilvids @thunderbird Sad thing it was easy to self host long ago.

9 Jan 2023 at 17:48 | Open on morph.todon.de

TILvids

@morph @thunderbird

When I tried to do it, it was a pretty complicated process. I was hoping it'd be more like a snap package experience.

9 Jan 2023 at 17:50 | Open on mstdn.social

Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@tilvids
From memory there is an app in #Nextcloud (and/or maybe #Yunohost) that makes a #FirefoxSync sever significantly easier to set up.
@thunderbird

9 Jan 2023 at 17:49 | Open on social.tchncs.de

TILvids

@Blort @thunderbird

Will have to look for that, sounds intriguing! Thanks!

9 Jan 2023 at 17:51 | Open on mstdn.social

Daniel Wurzbacher

@tilvids @thunderbird Couldn't agree more - gave serious consideration to self-hosting that, but it's just not worth it for 1-2 accounts from where I sit, given the complexity.

9 Jan 2023 at 18:39 | Open on mapstodon.space

TILvids

@wurzbacher @thunderbird

Agreed, though I just looked (at the suggestion of @Blort ) and it looks like there IS a Yunohost option for Firefox Sync so...that's something to think about. Still, would be nice if Mozilla could create an easier install/setup workflow.