How to Download Firefox for Mac OS X

There are many great Web browsers available for Mac users and Firefox is certainly one of them. Firefox offers many features that make it worthy of a download, including its easy accessibility. You'll also have the ability to install add-ons that extend the capabilities of Firefox beyond just browsing Web pages.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Complete the Download Process for Firefox

1. Go to the Mozilla Web site (see Resources below).
2. Find the 'Download' link listed under the 'Mac OS X' heading and click on it. A download window will open on your computer.
3. Locate the 'Other Systems and Languages' link and click on it with your mouse.
4. Scroll through the list of languages until you find English. Alternatively, you may also select a different language.
5. Click the 'Save' button to begin the download. Depending on which browser you are using, you may see 'Open' or 'OK' rather than 'Save.' Choosing 'Open' or 'OK' will also cause Firefox to begin downloading.
6. Click 'Next' in the Mozilla Firefox Setup window and choose your preferred options within each screen.
7. Select 'Finish' to complete the installation.

Tips & Warnings

• Download Firefox 2 at the Mozilla Web site (see Resources below).
• To use Firefox, your computer needs to meet minimum hardware requirements. The minimum requirements for a Mac are a PowerPC G3 processor, 128 MB of RAM, 75 MB of space on your hard drive and Mac OS X 10.2.
• For the best Firefox experience using a Mac, Mozilla recommends a PowerPC G4 or Intel processor, 512 MB of RAM, and 150 MB of hard drive space.
• If you are going to make a purchase online or submit personal information, look for the 'Lock' icon in the Firefox status bar to make sure the Web site you are using is secure.
• These directions were written for Firefox 2.00.2. If you are running a prior version of Firefox, some of these steps may not work for you. Consider upgrading to Firefox 2, as it can be downloaded for free and runs on Windows, Mac OS and Linux.