bash - from local repo --> online SSL Cert prob. verify CA cert is ok -

bash - <git push> from local repo --> online SSL Cert prob. verify CA cert is ok -

i'm trying setup github locally, on old mac @ location spend sig. periods of time, facilitate work/study thru github. i'm using terminal, generating first local repo, force online repo / .

by next v.comprehensive tutorials (by lauren orsini, of readwrite.com) progress until blocked error message, regarding unverifiable ca cert. blocking ssl, below:

cmd:- < apple-macbooks-pro-69:introgit applemacbook$ git force > er:- < error: ssl certificate problem, verify ca cert ok. details: error:14090086:ssl routines:ssl3_get_server_certificate:certificate verify failed while accessing https://github.com/gpud/introgit.git/info/refs >

on reading help docs etc. solution/advice found, upgrading os (current osx: 10.5.8) impossible due age /ltd. hd space of macbook (09). noticed warning notice regarding firefox version on github prompting update (but again, it's latest poss vers. macbook os).

is there other means of providing ca verification,on osx 10.5.8 - in $ git config ?

any means of forcing push?

any thing can in mac settings?

to rectify security related block

i've looked hard answer, , seeking advice prestigious pool of expertise/knowledge related project dissertation (v. imp) thankyou

try git config --global http.sslverify false, force again.

git bash github-for-mac