2 other alternative web browsers for PPC users running Mac OSX 10.5 Leopard

I recently just learned of 2 other alternative web browsers for PPC Mac users-- for PPC Mac users running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard only:

Webkit, as we know is the core of browers like Apple's Safari, Chrome and other browsers.  Apple no longer updates Safari for PPC.  Luckily a lone Apple developer maintains a build for us PPC Mac users running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.

the homepage for the PPC Webkit build:  http://code.google.com/p/leopard-webkit/
the download page for the PPC Webkit:
download link for the more stable version: WebKit-536.18-Leopard-PowerPC.dmg
download link for the more experimental version: WebKit-536.19-Leopard-PowerPC.dmg

Aurorafox 10.5Fx is another browser option for us PPC Mac Users running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.  i was browsing the web and reading other Mac bloggers' blog and I learned of Aurofox 10.5Fx-- thank you macpowerpc.com!

Aurorafox 10.5Fx is similar to Tenfourfox exception it is designed for PPC Mac users running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.

Aurorafox 10.5Fx homepage: http://code.google.com/p/aurorafox/
Aurorafox 10.5Fx download: firefox-14.0a2.en-US.mac.tar.bz2 

So not we have more choices for web browsing!

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The answer to my commodore 128 emulation needs-- VICE!

My first computer was a C128 aka Commodore 128 w/ a commodore 1571 disk drive, a two button mouse, a color dot matrix brother printer, a commodore 1084 Color Monitor, a 1750 512Kb Ram Expansion Unit, GEOS 128 v2.0, a couple of joysticks and a library of C64 games and C128 games and applications; This set up satisfied my computing needs and gaming needs.  I had the VDC chip upgraded to 64Kb of video ram and also had the rom upgraded back in the day.  I had this great c128 painting program that had such great graphics that rivaled the Amiga, Mac and VGA PC.  I had some great 80 column c128 games that made great use of the VDC 80 column chip such as tetris or maid stone quest.  Unfortunately, I no longer own a Commodore 128. So i had to turn to an emulator; enter VICE.

What is VICE?

VICE is a program that runs on a Unix, MS-DOS, Win32, OS/2, Acorn RISC OS, BeOS, QNX 4.x, QNX 6.x, Amiga, GP2X, Dingoo, Syllable, SkyOS or Mac OS X machine and executes programs intended for the old 8-bit computers. The current version emulates the C64, the C64DTV, the C128, the VIC20, almost all PET models, the PLUS4 and the CBM-II (aka C610).

VICE is freeware and open source and is the answer to my needs.

I recommend the GTK+ port of vice or the x11 port and not the cocoa version for Mac OS X because the GTK + version and the x11 version is more complete than the cocoa version.

Can't wait to use GEOS 128 again! GEOS 128 was as every bit as good as the Mac but way cheaper in price back in the day! And there is a lot of abandonware/freeware/public domain software for the native c128 mode for c128 computers!

More information and downloads are on the website:

http://viceteam.org/

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Candy Crisis (a puyo puyo clone)-- free for Mac & Windows

I recommend a free now open source game called "Candy Crisis."  It is a puyo puyo clone; the game is kinda like tetris or Dr. Mario, and it is extremely fun and addictive and it is FREE! I believe the game is PPC Native so if you own a Mac and want to run it, you will need Rosetta -- meaning Mac OS X Snow Leopard or earlier. It is also available for Windows.

There is solo mode and vs. mode in which you compete against a computer opponent or a friend.

the website url ( for a better description and info on the game and to get the shareware turned freeware code):

http://candycrisis.sourceforge.net/

the download url:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/candycrisis/files/

Here are some screen shots:

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Got an older or extra computer lying around, why not turn it into a media PC/Mac?

Got an older or extra computer lying around, why not turn it into a media PC/Mac? I did with a free open source program called XBMC.  It has built in Weather reports, Internet TV, Internet radio, built in DVD player and video player (and some limited bluray support?) and built in mp3/aac player. You could run it off your computer monitor or use your media PC/Mac with a TV or HDTV.

It is available for Mac (PPC & Intel,) Windows, and Linux

You could read more and learn more about it at their website:

http://xbmc.org/

their downloads page:

http://xbmc.org/download/

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For a more safer secure web browsing, use the https-everywhere extension!

For a more safer secure web browsing, use the https-everywhere extension! it is available for firefox (tenfourfox included!) and chrome. This extension forces https secure connection on all websites you got to and encrypts your internet connection. It is free and I strongly recommend everyone to use this.

the url to download this:

https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere

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LibreOffice 3.5.3 is released!

LibreOffice 3.5.3 is released! It is a free open source office suite for Mac, Linux, Windows and other various platforms. It is compatible with Microsoft Office. It consists of Writer (word processor,) Calc (spreadsheet,) and various other components.

the url to the download link on their website:

http://www.libreoffice.org/download/?nodetect

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a Website for opensource free Mac games -- Intel & PPC Macs!

I found a website that has a list of freeware opensource Mac games for Intel & PPC Macs with screen shots and descriptions! These games look top notch -- good graphics and all! Games in a lot of genres-- like RPGs, 1st person shooters, sports, strategy games, etc! You might not need to buy games anymore as most if not all your games needs will be satisfied.

the url:
 http://macgamescout.org/

the url for the same site with search narrowed down to only PPC Mac games:

http://macgamescout.org/tag/ppc/

Enjoy!

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