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just updated to 5.o on a G4 powerbook and it says architecture won't support it, how do i go back to the version i had on the laptop already? i think it was 3.something.

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scottehoerle
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G4 powerbook running OS 10.5.8 clicking on the download firefox 4 gives you the package file for firefox 5 instead, which has a big white slash through it because it doesn't work on this powerbook architecture apparently. any way to reinstall the version i just had on it before clicking upgrade?

G4 powerbook running OS 10.5.8 clicking on the download firefox 4 gives you the package file for firefox 5 instead, which has a big white slash through it because it doesn't work on this powerbook architecture apparently. any way to reinstall the version i just had on it before clicking upgrade?

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cor-el
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Firefox 4 versions and later do not run on a PowerPC Mac.

Firefox 4 and later require at least OS X 10.5 and an Intel Mac.

For an unofficial Firefox 4 compatible version (TenFourFox) that runs on PowerPC Macs with OS X 10.4.11 or OS X 10.5.8 you can look at:

Firefox 3.6.x (Mac OS X 10.4 and later) can be found here: