hi there. here is what findmypast tells us to do:
Please note: If you are not using Internet Explorer, download the installer to your computer, locate it, and then double click on it to start the installation process.
If you are using a Mac with OS X, click to switch to our enhanced viewer and get installation instructions. Please note that if you have a new 64-bit machine, the enhanced viewer will only work in 32-bit mode - please see our blog for instructions on how to do this.
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It is designed to work with the Safari Browser. Please choose the processor relevant to your machine.
1: DjVu Browser Plugin for Mac OS X (Universal)
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System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5
* Safari 2 & 3 Browser
2: DjVu Browser Plugin for Mac OS X (PPC)
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System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3.8
* Safari Browser
Instructions
Your download manager should now open and begin the download.
Once the download has completed, the computer should place the set-up file on your desktop.
Close your Internet browser, and download manager and go to your desktop.
You should see 2 new icons on the desktop. Double-click the folder 'djvuplug_macosx6.x'.
You will see several files; double-click the file named 'djvu browser plugin.mpkg'.
Click the 'Continue' button.
Next is a notice about the compatibility and changes, click the 'Continue' button.
Next is the Licence Agreement. Click the 'Continue' button.
A new window will appear at the top of the installer. Click the 'Agree' button.
Once the download has completed, the computer should place the set-up file on your desktop.
Click the 'Macintosh Hard Drive' icon in the middle of the installer screen.
A green arrow should appear pointing towards the hard drive. Click the 'Continue' button.
On the next screen, click 'Install'.
The installation will now begin, and could take a couple of minutes. When it has finished, you should see the message 'software successfully installed'. When this message appears, click the 'close' button.
me again. first of all, 2 icons do not appear but they do download to applications. secondly, which of the 2 plugins do i need? But neither work. I accessed the blog as mentioned, and easily changed 64 to 32 bit. I use firefox mainly, but have safari also. look forward to your reply. helen