Firefox/Mac problems

[Bags]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 vinyl]

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.

[Herr Professor Doktor Doom]

Flash is a really obnoxious thing.

[kosmo vinyl]

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)

[Herr Professor Doktor Doom]

hahaha!

[ggw]

I'm shocked!  
 
 I was under the distinct impression that Macs were perfect creations, immune to all problems.

[HoyaSaxa03]

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[Herr Professor Doktor Doom]

If your operating system defines your lifestyle, you've got problems.

[HoyaSaxa03]

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