My Acer Aspire One (Linpus lite) has downloaded firefox 4 but I can't open it!

My firefox browser informed me automatically that there was a more recent version and I agreed to install it. Since then whenever I click on the icon the timer spiral operates for a second then nothing happens.
Could sort this in windows but the Acer One makes accessing these sorts of things complicated for non-linux aware people - any help gratefully received!

If your AA1 is still behaving properly (except for Firefox) see here:
http://linuxforums.org.uk/netbooks/install-firefox-4-on-an-acer-aspire-one-running-linpus-lite-linux/

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https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Installing+Firefox+on+Linux
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How do I install the latest version of Firefox on my Acer Aspire One running Linpus Linux Lite?

I have an Acer Aspire One Netbook. It runs "Linpus Linux Lite" OS. It came with Forefox 2 installed. I have searched the web for advice on how to upgrade to Firefox 3.5.
I had a go at it, I have now lost Firefox 2, but failed to install a later version.
Can someone tell me how t0 get either Firefox 2 back, or better still, unstall Firefox 3.5?
I should say that I'm a novice so I need really basic instructions.
If this plea for help doesn't work, I'll take my netbook to my local PC chap & ask for Windows to be installed on it!
Thanks.

See here:
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for instructions on how to install Firefox 5 on an Acer Aspire One running Linpus Lite Linux.

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