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OS 10.2.8 on PowerBook G4, Safari 1.0.3, can I update? websites don't load...

I system restored my PowerBook G4, has OS 10.2.8 and the Safari browser shows v 1.0.3. Many websites won't completely load or show up in a crude form. Can I possibly update Safari? How? Update the OS? Note that apparently FireFox won't run on this OS. Thx in advance for any ideas or help!

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Posted on Aug 19, 2011 8:34 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 5:29 PM

You can upgrade the OS to Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5 depending on which model PB G4 you have. What is your processor speed and how much RAM?


*OS X 10.4 Tiger Requirements*

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301341


Tiger install DVDs are in short supply. Tiger is no longer available at the Apple Store but may be available for $129 by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753). For other sources, do a Google search for MA453Z/A (10.4.6), MA190Z/A (10.4.3) and M9639Z/A (10.4). Also look on eBay. Be sure & buy a retail version (black with silver X) and not a model specific version (gray) (See http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1976068 Can I use another Mac's system restore disc on my Mac?.


Also check these web stores: http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=19521
http://www.allmac.com/shop/index.php?cPath=5_10003


After you install the base 10.4.x, update to the final Tiger version 10.4.11. Here's the link for the 10.4.11 combo update http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24901?viewlocale=en_US


Look at this link Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Installing Software Support Page

http://www.apple.com/support/tiger/install/


You can also download the Tiger Installation and Setup Guide

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/Tiger_Install_Setup_Guide.pdf


When you upgrade the OS, do it via Archive & Install. See About the Archive and Install feature http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1710

Be sure to select Preserve Users & Settings. Also, repair permissions before and after the install.


*Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements*

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950


Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store *but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753)*.


Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544


Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf


After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Aug 19, 2011 5:29 PM in response to hellomacbyepc

You can upgrade the OS to Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5 depending on which model PB G4 you have. What is your processor speed and how much RAM?


*OS X 10.4 Tiger Requirements*

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301341


Tiger install DVDs are in short supply. Tiger is no longer available at the Apple Store but may be available for $129 by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753). For other sources, do a Google search for MA453Z/A (10.4.6), MA190Z/A (10.4.3) and M9639Z/A (10.4). Also look on eBay. Be sure & buy a retail version (black with silver X) and not a model specific version (gray) (See http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1976068 Can I use another Mac's system restore disc on my Mac?.


Also check these web stores: http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=19521
http://www.allmac.com/shop/index.php?cPath=5_10003


After you install the base 10.4.x, update to the final Tiger version 10.4.11. Here's the link for the 10.4.11 combo update http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24901?viewlocale=en_US


Look at this link Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Installing Software Support Page

http://www.apple.com/support/tiger/install/


You can also download the Tiger Installation and Setup Guide

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/Tiger_Install_Setup_Guide.pdf


When you upgrade the OS, do it via Archive & Install. See About the Archive and Install feature http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1710

Be sure to select Preserve Users & Settings. Also, repair permissions before and after the install.


*Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements*

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950


Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store *but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753)*.


Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544


Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf


After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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