HT1338 have an old macbook pro 2008
lost Safari on old Macbook pro 2008.... can't find a downloadable version of safari, please help! -- Thanks
The correct version of Safari must suit the OS you are running on the MacBook, not the MacBook itself. I notice your tag says your have Mac OS 10.5.8 Leopard.
Here is the link for the version of Safari for Mac OS 10.5.8 Leopard.
Safari 5.0.6 for Leopard
If you are running a different Mac OS post back.
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