crwn Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hi all, From a sheltered position (!), I ask very carefully (this being a special case due to something unfortunate) if a vers. of XxX OSX86 recently posted as Apple.Mac.OS.X.Tiger.v10.4.11.OSx86 can be clean installed on a PPC G4 iBook ? And function on it like just the plain OS X ..? As mentioned, this is a special case or I wouldn't dare ask this..! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeplover Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I don't think that it can be installed on a PowerPC-based Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactobacillus P Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Nope, as a rule patched X86 versions of OSX do not install on real Macs, especially G4's need the PPC enabled version of Tiger. There are original Tiger install DVD's that do not function on a G4 as they are Intel only. When you order the replacement Tiger install cd's they are PPC/Intel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuietOC Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 can be clean installed on a PPC G4 iBook ? And function on it like just the plain OS X ..? Theoretically you could install OSX86 in a x86 emulator on a PPC Mac, but seeing as I can't even install it under Parallels on a real x86 Mac, I doubt you will even be able to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwn Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Many thanks indeed guys! Have got the message clearly Now, er, is an installable copy of 10.4.9 to 11 gainable through this site for a re-inst (have 10.4.1 but that doesn't go far. The upgrade on the Book before won't be nice & install. That's why I advised my friend to download a later vers. But I've volunteered to do it for time reasons). I don't think there's anything wrong with asking this but I don't know all the ins & outs with Mac - here's hoping. Thanks again - much appreciated. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactobacillus P Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 This site will never offer links/provide versions of disks. By installing 10.4.1 on a real Mac you will be able to go upto the latest 10.4.11 through the software update. Usenet is also a good place to look for the real deal. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwn Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks Mark, Will battle on (it's an, er, not simple!). Alternative is paying US$60 odd (which one likes to avoid in certain circs.!). Cheers & thanks again, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwn Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Think I might have discovered the ans. Theres a 10.4.11 update Combo specially for OSX 10.4 (or under 10.4.4). I think it's recent. [the 10.4.1 woudln't upd past 10.4.4 from memory. Didn't have the time to solve this mystery..] Sounds like just what the Dr. ordered - will check it soon. You prob. knnow of this site: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/11...iger_users.html Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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