New to Mac: I can't get FireFox or IE to work on my G4

I'm new to Mac's and I picked this system up from work (old G4 they were selling) to introduce myself to the world of Mac.
I've been trying to install FireFox 1.5 and IE 5.2 to my Mac without much success. I run the DMG file and it creates a disk on my Desktop. I click on the disk for FireFox and a window pops open. I click on the FireFox logo and in my Dashboard the FF globe starts bouncing like it's going to open the application. After several minutes it stops bouncing and I have to "force quit" the application. I can never get it to run.
The same thing happens with IE 5.2 when I install it. It installs and opens a file menu with the IE logo in it. I click on it and the globe starts bouncing in the Dashboard but the application locks up.
I've installed other applications like iTunes and it works fine. What could be going wrong with my browser installs?
Thanks!

Hi tharmsen ,
Could I have something messed up in a setting someplace? Argh... so frustrating!
I wondered the same, but i never did get an answer,so i do not know.
I had similar issues with the 1.5 version, i certainly understand your
frustration, i wanted to send it to space!!! i had to remove it.
I am sticking with Safari which I love. Also if Debug enable in menu bar
Safari can emulate a few browsers.
just be aware that there are some issues with the earlier versions of FF,
here is an link i found when i considered going back to the 1.0.4 .
that i was trying to update.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,123910,00.asp#
Just wanted to let you know.
enjoy your mac! & Apple Discussions.
regards, Eme
Message was edited by: Eme~~>>>the first time you run it, starts up, then shuts down then after a few seconds starts up again <<<as mentioned by others, also did the same for me.

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