STEX issues

[waynestevens 0]

Hi, I have been trying to access the STEX using my Powerbook g4 (OS 10.4.11) with Firefox 3.6. Everytime the screen comes up, it refreshes to a blank white page that keeps on trying to download (but to no avail). Are other MAC users eperiencing the same problem? Thanks, Wayne

[Dirktator 2,305]

I'm on a Mac. Firefox 3.6 is sorely outdated. Please get Firefox 11.0 asap.

[DavidB_ 83]

Firefox 3.6 is the last version that runs on PowerPC Macs... Why not use Safari or another browser? I think this should be posted in the "Simtropolis Related" category, but could you let us know of the computer specs?

[Dirktator 2,305]

Firefox 3.6 is the last version that runs on PowerPC Macs... Why not use Safari or another browser? I think this should be posted in the "Simtropolis Related" category, but could you let us know of the computer specs?

Yes, that's right, I didn't catch the PPC.

What about using TenFourFox? http://www.floodgap....are/tenfourfox/

It's a fork of Firefox for PowerPC which is equivalent to Firefox 10.

And Safari should work fine, too.

[waynestevens 0]

Thank You for all the tips! I am going to download tenfourfox and give it a shot. I absolutely loathe Safari. I am running a Titanium Powerbook g4 (1 gig with Airport card) from Nov 2002. I've had this laptop for about 9.5 years and it still works great for what I need.Some drawbacks areI can't play hd videos and am stuck with USB 1.0. I am planning on upgrading to a newer Mac laptop maybe next year. I just want to get ten years of service out of mine before I place it in reserve. The only problems have been the discontinuation of software support from Adobe, mozilla, and all the way through Apple. thanks, Wayne

[DavidB_ 83]

Good luck with what you're doing! I an old Power Mac G4 for many years and it gave me good service, such a shame that newer apps have to discontinue support for older computers... I might consider buying another TiBook (I have one with a broken hinge!) to run older software etc.