Firefox no longer works with Mac OS X 10.5
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- Revision id: 34540
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- Creator: thelem
- Comment: Put the easiest solution as option 1, move apple dropping support to introduction (it is problem, not solution) and remove 'will' as Firefox 17 is no longer a future version
- Reviewed: Yes
- Reviewed:
- Reviewed by: AliceWyman
- Is approved? Yes
- Is current revision? No
- Ready for localization: Yes
- Readied for localization:
- Readied for localization by: AliceWyman
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Firefox 16 is the last version of Firefox that works with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Apple stopped supporting Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) in 2009 and many software makers have either dropped support for it or soon will. Newer versions of Firefox require Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or above. To stay safe online, we recommend upgrading your computer or operating system. This article covers your options.
Option 1: Upgrade your operating system
Depending on the age of your computer, you may be able to upgrade to a newer version of Mac OS X. If you can't upgrade to Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), newer versions of Firefox will also work on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Apple still supports these older operating systems, although it's likely that it will drop support for 10.6 (Snow Leopard) soon.
Option 2: Switch to a newer computer
If your computer is not capable of running a newer version of Mac OS X then you will need to purchase a new computer to allow you to run the latest and greatest Firefox. You can transfer your settings across so you don't lose anything.
Option 3: Continue to use Mac OS X 10.5 and Firefox 16
If you can't switch to a newer computer or upgrade your operating system, you can continue to use Mac OS X 10.5 and Firefox 16 - they will continue to work. However, you will no longer receive stability and security updates available in upcoming Firefox versions. See the Security Advisories for Firefox for a list of vulnerabilities fixed in past releases.