New to Mac and Need Some Update Help

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New to Mac and Need Some Update Help

I just got my first mac laptop today and I am a little stymied. I bought a used iBook G4 with 1.33MHz and 1GB RAM. The OS X version that came with it is 10.4.11. I have found that I can update Safari from 3.0.4 to 4.3.1, however, when I go to install it, it says I need security update 2009-005 and I cannot find that anywhere for download. Am I "stuck" with Safari 3.0.4?

I went with a cheaper older mac laptop because I didn't know if I would like it or not and I didn't want to waste the money. However, so far I think it's much better than a PC.

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Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Sep 10, 2013 11:13 PM

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Kappy

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Sep 10, 2013 11:17 PM in response to jpsonofjohn

Yes, you are stuck with whichever version is installed with the installed version of OS X. If there are updates for you to install you will find them by opening Software Update in System Preferences. Unfortunately, you will find that your uses for a G4 model will be quite limited.

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Sep 10, 2013 11:26 PM in response to Kappy

Thank you very much! 2009-005 was one of the updates. I will probably upgrade to a mac book in a few months, but for now this iBook is much better than my old Dell laptop.

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Kappy

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Sep 10, 2013 11:32 PM in response to jpsonofjohn

Apple's Support site is presently in disarray. That may be why you can't find anything. I can't either.

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jpsonofjohn Author

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Sep 10, 2013 11:43 PM in response to Kappy

I thought maybe it was such an old update that they didn't keep it around. Thank you very much for your help!

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rccharles

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Sep 12, 2013 9:46 AM in response to jpsonofjohn

I'm using TenFourFox on Tiger. Great product.

TenFourFox -- It's a port of the latest FireFox to run on older hardware and software.

"World's most advanced web browser. Finely tuned for the Power PC."

-- works for me on 10.4. Supports 10.5

http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/

alternative download site:

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/37761/tenfourfox

OmniWeb uses the lastest Safari framework. The open source WebKit. Other browsers like Safari and iCab use the OS version of WebKit. The OmniWeb downloaded dmg includes it's own copy of the latest WebKit.

http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omniweb/

Restore Tiger 10.4 & Leopard 10.5 DVDs are available from Apple by calling 800-767-2775 as of January 20, 2013.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4720126?tstart=0

Requirements for Mac OS X v10.5

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3759

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