I have a Mac G5 10.3.9 and need an updated web browser but all the latest browsers call for 10.4 or better. Is there any way to get a newer browser for my old computer? do I have to throw this one away and buy a newer mac?
IMAC G5, Mac OS X (10.3.x), 512 MB DDR SDRAM
Use iCab or purchase and install Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5. You may also need more RAM to use a newer OS version.
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Your 10.3.9 will also run Camino 1.6.11. But no longer supported. Don't think iCab (4.8) has been updated in quite a while either. If you want a safe browser, you need to update to Tiger and then you can run Firefox 3.6, which will still be updated for a bit longer. Even in Tiger the options are fast disappearing for PPC Macs. But there is TenFourFox, which will allow you to run Firefox 4, which is the latest version -- still needs Tiger, though.
WZZZ wrote:
"Your 10.3.9 will also run Camino 1.6.11. But no longer supported. Don't think iCab (4.8) has been updated in quite a while either."
Camino 1.6.11 was the last Panther browser to get an update, in March 2010.
iCab 4.8 was released in July 2010.
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Good to know. Thanks!
Restore Tiger 10.4 & Leopard 10.5 DVDs are available from Apple by calling 800-767-2775 as of January 20, 2013. Collect your Mac's serial number. Prepare you credit card for a workout. There is a reasonable fee.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4720126?tstart=0
Requirements for Mac OS X v10.5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3759
Mac OS X 10.4: System requirements
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1514
PPC 10.4.11 combo update.
I have a Mac G5 10.3.9 how do i get a newer browser?
