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Firefox/Mac problems

bags
Joined: October 30, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 04:28 AM UTC #
Okay, my Applecare has run out, and I am having a bitch of a time. Firefox quits about about every 20 minutes…. My Itunes went through some kind of odd "wipeout" – I have my files on an external drive, so they were all there (only half were in iTunes when it 'restored' itself, but I got them all back). All playlists, lost.

I'm on an iMac desktop from late 2002. Is my computer telling me it's dying? Am I going to have to upgrade to OS 10.3.9 for fucking $150? Is Firefox "buggy"?

It can't die on me, not now, LuLu just extorted all my free cash from me!!!!!
Arlette
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 04:52 AM UTC #
There are experts on this board who can offer way more help than I can (which you'll see is no help at all), but I am on an iMac using Firefox and I find I have less problems than I do at work with a PC and a T1 line with all the available tech help.

Maybe it's the Ram in your iMac? I dunno. Good luck. Wish I could offer more info.
freddyadu
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 05:24 AM UTC #
When using firefox on my iMac, I found that it has quit. I do have a habit of having too many tabs open along with other programs. Firefox never quits on my PC at work.
markie
Joined: October 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 02:49 PM UTC #
I would try re-installing your OS. If you have an external drive I would back up all your files on it first.

I have Mac OS 10.4.2 in my hands right now….

I use Safari all the time. Try it.
mrpee
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 03:39 PM UTC #
I had the same Firefox problems on my G4 iMac. Finally just gave up. Safari is a better browser in my view anyway. I know the cost is kinda outrageous, but upgrading to Tiger (10.4) not only gives you more options, it makes the older iMacs run smoother.
bags
Joined: October 30, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 04:02 PM UTC #
Sounds like the thing to do is go for 10.4, eh? Oy, but if I need to, I need to (I just don't know why this new problem has cropped up).
markie
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 04:10 PM UTC #
Yeah Bags go for 10.4.2. (I can give you mine (Oh, errr) this weekend or post it to you and it will get there Monday)

If you can do a clean install, that is the best way to go. You may or may not have underlying problems but doing a clean install (wiping everything from your computer) is the normal first step for ill macs.
kosmo
Joined: September 23, 1999 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 05:03 PM UTC #
i find on the ancient G4 at home, that firefox and safari both have a tendency to hang/choke on sites with flash ads… allmusic.com's fancy rotating graphic caused problems. many of the banner ads on myspace.com especially those ads for "free" smilies bring things to a crawl. i've tried unintalling/reinstalling/updating flash with little success.
Doctor Doom
Joined: April 23, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 05:16 PM UTC #
Flash is a really obnoxious thing.
kosmo
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 05:37 PM UTC #
Originally posted by HERR PROFESSOR DOKTOR DOOM:
Flash is a really obnoxious thing.
unless it's used for a really good purpose…

http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_id=fL-NoQirEb0&l=67&eurl=&t=Don%27t ThisGuy PSA (warning contains language which is not work safe i.e. don't crank those speakers up)
Doctor Doom
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 05:46 PM UTC #
hahaha!
ggw
Joined: December 16, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 05:50 PM UTC #
I'm shocked!

I was under the distinct impression that Macs were perfect creations, immune to all problems.
Doctor Doom
Joined: April 23, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 06:00 PM UTC #
If your operating system defines your lifestyle, you've got problems.
HoyaSaxa03
Joined: March 22, 2004 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 06:02 PM UTC #
Originally posted by HERR PROFESSOR DOKTOR DOOM:
If your operating system defines your lifestyle, you've got problems.
it was a joke … the mac/pc debates are funny
Doctor Doom
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Re: Firefox/Mac problems February 17, 2006 at 06:11 PM UTC #
yeah I know. :D It was funny, but it just got me thinking that there are people who really think like that!
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