[X-Newbies] G4) OS X (10.3.9) ...the bouncing Safari icon (Cross Posting)

[John McGibney]

Most Safari issues are resolved by a reinstall of Java 1.4.2. Hope this
works in your case.

John 

> Hi All
> 
> At long last I was able to download 10.3.9 ...but was
> unable to use Safari after the download and reboot
> ...all I was able to get was a bouncing Safari icon on
> my dock. I corrected by rebooting Safari (1.2)
> 
> The first time I tried to download 10.3.9, the new
> Safari booted and then locked up when i tried to open
> my link to my DSL service (SBC Yahoo)
> 
> Currently my Mac showing that I'm  running OS X
> (10.3.9), Safari 1.2. and Jave 1.4.2
> 
> Before downloading I performed a reviewed and repaired
> my preferences and all was fine. Also checked on Jave
> as directed by Apple using the "Terminal"  method and
> Jave checked out OK.
> 
> Because I plan to remain on "Panther" for a while
> longer (well into next year) i would love to use the
> "new" safari which i'm told comes with 10.3.9
> 
> HAS ANYONE OUT THERE HAD A BOUNCING SAFARI  ICON ISSUE
> AND WHAT WAS YOUR SOLUTION AND MORE IMPORTANTLY WHAT
> WAS THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE BOUNCING SAFARI ICON?
> 
> My rig is a Power PC G4 "QuickSilver" 733 MHz with
> 1.5MB of Ram (Maxed.
> )
> Looking forward to some good feedback folks and a big
> thanks in advance!
> 
> Rich
>
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