None taken.
In hindsight, it does have some issues and I think Shuriken was ultimately a better implementation of the modifications by making everything optional and also fully reversible. The most common breakages I've seen over time have been predominantly caused by both the aforementioned version number difference and the newer sqlite dylib file, which the newer WebKit depended on to run.And the idea with that was that (especially 4-5 years ago) certain websites would only work correctly on WebKit as TenFourFox was based on a ~2 year older codebase, and of course Aquafox didn't yet exist, so people would frequently use both browsers to get the most mileage since between the two WebKit was always the fastest and most compatible (besides its limit for TLS 1.2).
But again, that was over 4 years ago now, so the certificates were less than 3 years old when it was new and I suppose more useful then. Moreover, when the app store was first being designed, I was still learning to code in older HTML / CSS standards and didn't want to use any fancy JavaScript features that would spice up the UX but slow down performance or render incorrectly on the much older version of WebKit that its browser instance was based on, so the store was supposed to just be a fun exercise in the basics inspired by Apple's downloads page in 2008--and for that matter written and offered for free on volunteered time.
Today, I would agree that the whole thing needs an update but at the time all of the hype was just supposed to emulate a special new OS X release for PPC systems, which was also fun for most even if some people didn't like the approach. Yes, it could have implemented many things in a safer fashion, but it was a relatively first-of-its-kind type of project and the primary objective was to just try and build a better Leopard for both fun and love of the PPC platform, like a tribute of sorts.
Lastly, it is possible to change the version number back to 10.5.8 via /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion.plist. Takes 45 seconds.
... Anyway, I digress. This thread is about Snow Leopard on PPC and the developments surrounding that, not Sorbet. I extend great applause to all of the talented wizards here like @educovas and others at long last achieving the holy grail of making actual 10.6.8 on PPC a reality (even if still unfinished) and to @ChrisCharman for starting this newer thread to more effectively organize and curate the development of the project.
Who knows, if I get some extra time in the future, I may just be tempted to contribute...
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