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nickname · Jul 31, 2006, 09:43 PM

Just want to know if OS X v10.4 Tiger will work with my iMac PowerPC G3 400mhz. And is it super slow or does it run alright?

Thanks guys.

MichiganRich · Jul 31, 2006, 10:54 PM

It works fine. Runs pretty okay. No worse than any other flavor of OS X, and possibly even a little better than most.

nickname · Aug 1, 2006, 01:40 AM

what are the others avail?

nickname · Aug 1, 2006, 08:03 PM

my iMac keeps spitting out my OS X discs. why is this? 10.4.2

Sparksymusic · Aug 2, 2006, 12:20 AM

does it spit out all versions of X or just 10.4?

nickname · Aug 2, 2006, 01:22 AM

only one i got is this one.

nickname · Aug 2, 2006, 12:55 PM

if it makes any difference, im using discs from my powerbook g4

Tom_mac · Aug 2, 2006, 01:09 PM

i got 10.4.2 4 imac but doesnt work with my g3

Tom_mac · Aug 2, 2006, 01:10 PM

why is this
??
do any of u guys live in winnipeg or canada?

nickname · Aug 2, 2006, 01:14 PM

calgary, alberta!

yea, it just keeps spitting it out. does yours do that

Tom_mac · Aug 2, 2006, 01:15 PM

i got a old verson of osx, cheetah 10.0.3 u have to have os 9.1 or later in order to install

nickname · Aug 2, 2006, 01:17 PM

i do have 9.1
hmmm

why would it keep spitting the disc out? it's like it can't read it.

Tom_mac · Aug 2, 2006, 01:17 PM

it doesnt spit out but not work sry 4 talking to much cause my cpu takes long to update the conversation .

in winnipeg theres this store called mac helper its a good store machelper.com

Tom_mac · Aug 2, 2006, 01:18 PM

ubuntu is kinda crapy but can run on all macs

Tom_mac · Aug 2, 2006, 01:21 PM

at this machelper place its 50$$ more but they come to ur house and set it up 4 u

dpfenninger · Aug 2, 2006, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by nickname

i do have 9.1
hmmm

why would it keep spitting the disc out? it's like it can't read it.

If the discs are DVD discs, and your iMac has a CD-ROM or CD-RW drive, it won't read the discs. As far as I know, TIger only comes on DVD (unless you trade the discs in for CD media).

Hope that helps.

nickname · Aug 2, 2006, 01:51 PM

hmm. can i replace the cd drive in there? if so what are the requirements?

dpfenninger · Aug 7, 2006, 12:04 PM

Check out:

http://www.mac-pro.com/s.nl/it.A/id....2&category=143

or

http://www.mac-pro.com/s.nl/it.A/id....2&category=143

UNTeMac · Aug 7, 2006, 12:52 PM

Does your system have a firewire port? If not, you definitely can't run 10.4. It won't let you install, even if you get a DVD drive.

Requirements
Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor
Built-in FireWire
DVD drive for installation
256MB of RAM
3GB of available hard disk space (4GB if you install the developer tools)

nickname · Aug 7, 2006, 06:15 PM

definitley got firewire.

FriendFrom47 · Aug 19, 2006, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by UNTeMac

Does your system have a firewire port? If not, you definitely can't run 10.4. It won't let you install, even if you get a DVD drive.

Requirements
Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor
Built-in FireWire
DVD drive for installation
256MB of RAM
3GB of available hard disk space (4GB if you install the developer tools)

How do I know if I have a firewire port? I have an Apple iMac, G4, 800MHz, SD RAM 1 GB, 80 GB HD, CD-RW/DVD-R superdrive, OSX 10.2.6

I am thinking I would like to format my HD and purchase Tiger. Can I do that with my machine?
Thanks!!

gooser · Aug 19, 2006, 05:02 PM

yo 47 ugotfirewire.

stwain2003 · Aug 19, 2006, 05:59 PM

You cant use restore discs from another computer on your iMac.

FriendFrom47 · Aug 19, 2006, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by stwain2003

You cant use restore discs from another computer on your iMac.

I've made copies of all my folders (except applications, which I still have CDs for), images, preferences, etc. I plan to use those once I purchase Tiger and zero out (format) my HD. I am VERY nervous about this, but I think it's something I can do.