Re: I have repeatedly tried to install flashplayer on Mac 10.5.8 with no success. I have followed the online help document line by line and tried Mike M's suggestions to no avail. I now have no flashplayer and each time it continues to report a failure to

Hi Katie,

I apologize. According to this OS X - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia it seems to be a free update for users of 10.6.8 and above:

However, according to this, Upgrade from 10.5.8 to Mavericks | Apple Support Communities, you can order the OS X 10.6 CD for $19.99 from the apple store, and if your hardware supports 10.9 you can upgrade.  Hardware requirements are listed on this page as well.

Good luck!

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Maria