Internet Programs

Which should always be up to date!

Firefox

Firefox 48.0.2 is the last officially supported version for MacOS 10.6.8. In many aspects of the daily internet activities often only a current browser is able to meet all needs. In order to get rid of this blemish under Snow Leopard, most would work with any means at their disposal.

Tor Browser

Tor Browser 6.5.2 is the last officially supported version for MacOS 10.6.8. Naturally, secure net traffic belongs to the important internet activities and counts to the increased needs. Despite the importance of secure traffic, these program should only be given a secondary status.

Skype

Skype 7.39.0.176 is the last officially supported version for MacOS 10.6.8. Although this communication program has a not to be underestimated importance (As often the only available audiovisual medium), especially in emerging countries and in unusual places, one should only grant this program genre a tertiary status.

How do you always get the latest browser?

For the old and expired operating system Snow Leopard!

The situation before

The browser Firefox 48.0.2 runs natively on MacOS 10.6.8, which in turn runs on old 13" MacBook from 2008.

The situation after

The browser Firefox 60.0 runs natively on Lubuntu 18.4, which in turn runs on VMware-Fusion 4.1.4 from 2012.

What do you need for that?

And where can you get that stuff!

Hardware

All Mac models with Intel processors from 2006, which run with 10.6.8 are eligible. Intel Core Duo, better Core 2 Duo CPU and 2 GB of RAM should be enough for MacOS 10.6.8. In many aspects of daily digital needs, such an older computer is often perfectly adequate.

Software

VMware Fusion 3.0 through 4.1.4 are the last remaining compatible versions for MacOS 10.6.8. Official support for VMware Fusion 3 and 4 has been expired for long time. But the very stable and fast emulator does not need much care.

Linux

Lubuntu 17.10.1 (Artful Aardvark) or 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) x or y are the best choice for a small but highly efficient and official Linux for VMware Fusion. Official support for Lubuntu 18 expires in June 2023. Lubuntu 17 expired in June 2018.

Installation Description

Obtain VMware-Fusion 3 or 4. The program can still be purchased new or used with this search string old version VMware Fusion 3 mac buy for little money. Version 4 is only 4-5% faster than version 3 in Linux emulation. The last triple Version 3.1.4 may still be downloadable at VMware. Have a look in the: First Steps with VMware Fusion 4 or visit the Documentation Center or visit the Learning Center. Of course you can also use the free emulator VirtualBox. But the emulator is much slower and more unstable and will not be discussed in this installation description.

The appropriate Linux operating system Lubuntu can be downloaded easily and for free.

After installing VMware-Fusion, get ready to set up your first virtual machine.

Set up the virtual machine

Startup VMware-Fusion and either press the keys cmd ⌘ + n, or select the pull-down-menu File New...⌘N.

		Step 1 Click on .
		Step 2 Select the previously downloaded ISO-file lubuntu-18.04-desktop-amd64.iso at `use operating system installation disc or image` and click the button .
		Step 3 Select Linux at `Operating System` and select Ubuntu, 64-bit at `Version` and click the button .
		Step 4 Click on if you still want to make changes.
		Step 5 Click the button when you are done with your changes.
		Step 6 Click the button to complete the setup.
		Step 7 This is what your finished virtual machine looks like.

The Lubuntu-Pre-Installation

Startup VMware-Fusion if it does not already run.

		Step 1 In the virtual machine window, click on the large start button with the arrowhead pointing to the right.
		Step 2 Select Deutsch at `Language` with the arrow-keys `←` `→` `↑` `↓` and finish with the key `Return`.
		Step 3 Select try Lubuntu without Installation with the arrow-keys `←` `→` `↑` `↓` and finish with the key `Return`.
		Step 4 And that's what it looks like when when Lubuntu starts up to the desktop. As you can see, the creators have only provided a 800x600 pixel sized window.
		Step 5 Unfortunately, the graphical installation program needs at least a 1024x768 pixel window. You press the Start menu in the lower left corner and select `Preferences` and `Monitor Settings`.
		Step 6 At Display Settings select 1024x768 at `Resolution` and finish with click on button .

The Lubuntu-Installation

Startup the Virtual Machine if it does not already run.

		Step 1 Select English (or any other language) at `Welcome?` and click the button .
		Step 2 Select English (US) and English (US) at `Keyboard layout` and click the button .
		Step 3 Select the software installation of your choice at `Updates and other Software`.
		Step 4 Select Erase disk and install Lubuntu at `Installation type` and click the button .
		Step 5 Click the button .
		Step 6 Select Berlin (or your real time-zone) at `Where are you?` and click the button .
		Step 7 Make your entries at `Who are you?` and click the button .
		Step 8 Now the actual installation begins, but now without your participation.
		Step 9 If you read this headline Thank you for choosing Lubuntu the installation is almost complete.
		Step 10 Click the button to complete the Installation.

The Lubuntu-Post-Installation

Startup the Virtual Machine if it does not already run.

		Step 1 Click the button bottom left with the globe symbol (default browser). What you get to see is an old Firefox and not the current. This is due to the non-running update. After all, an installation ISO file can not stay up to date forever after it has been completed (26.04.2018).
		Step 2 At bottom left in the start menu select the menu `System Tools` and the item `Software Updater`.
		Step 3 Click the button .
		Step 4 Type in your password and click the button .
		Step 5 Click the button .
		Step 6 Click the button bottom left with the globe symbol (default browser). What you get to see is the latest Firefox (at the time of creation).
		Step 7 You also need the open-vm-tools which brings a clipboard that works on both sides. Open a terminal by the key combination `ctrl + alt + t` and type in the line: `sudo apt-get install open-vm-tools-desktop` and at last press the key `Return`.
		Step 8 In VMware select the menu `Virtual Machine` and the item `Restart`.
		Step 9 In VMware choose in Virtual Machine the menu `Settings` and the item `General`. Click the button Start automatically when VMware Fusion launches to always be passed directly.