Bootable Mac OS X Tiger CD?

I am running a PowerPC G4 PowerBook. It is running Mac OS X 10.4.11 and has 1 GB of RAM, and a 1.5 GHz processor. I would like to have a rescue CD in case my computer is does not boot one day. I was wondering how I could create a bootable CD that looks and runs just like a normal Mac Computer, but was compressed onto a CD and I could choose which applications to put on it. I have heard of BootCD by CharlesSoft, but the project is currently abandoned and not compatible with Tiger. If I could get a Tiger version of BootCD, or something exactly the same, that would be my solution, but I have not found one yet.

Hi Steve,
Not much experience with any "liveCD", even though I do have 2.5 Linux installs.
Well, it's very interesting and I have made some full blown Maintenance DVDs... dozens of Repair & Other Utilities, even APPs, like just about everything, but when it's all said & done, counting the unreliability of Optical drives & media for me, the slow speed of everything done from CD/DVD, the low cost of an External Firewire drive... well again, it's Firewire drives for me.

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panic (cpu 0 caller0x55a1eb): Unable to find driver for this platform: “ACPI”
“You need to restart your computer…”
The same black screen with “You need to restart your computer…” text appeared when I tried to boot from the Snow Leopard DVD holding the C key. Also, error appeared when I tried to boot by holding the Shift key for Safe Boot mode or Cmd+S for Single-User mode.
So I decided to extract all valuable data and send it to an Apple service. Since, I was unable to boot even from a DVD, I tried r-Studio Emergency CD Demo, which worked fine, but the demo allows only files less than 64K to be recovered.
Then I found rEFIt site and created a bootable CD. It started fine and by using the shell I found that there is a copy command that may help me save some data on an USB flash memory. Unfortunately, rEFIt site lacks any information how to use EFI shell, but finally on other sites related to Intel EFI, I found that this shell is just a DOS box. So here are some useful commands that you may use in order to backup your data from a non-bootable Mac:
1. You have to create a bootable rEFIt CD. Follow the instructions here:
http://refit.sourceforge.net/
2. Insert the CD and boot you Mac by holding the C key.
3. When the rEFIt boot menu appears select EFI Shell icon.
4. In the shell:
Use "map" command to list all devices. I didn't find how to list them page by page, so you will see only the end of the listing:
map
Use "map -r" to remap all devices and assign them a letter. For example if you want to connect a USB flash drive:
map -r
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fs0:
Then "ls -b" to list files page pay page:
ls -b
fs0 is most probably your CD. Try with "fs1:", "fs2:" until you see your internal drive as well as USB drive. You will recognize internal drive by existence of folders like "Library", "System", "Users", etc. Finally, you are ready to copy your valuable data by "cp" or "cp -r" (for folders) command. Let's suppose your internal drive is fs1 and USB drive is fs3:
fs1:cd Userscd <your user>cd Desktopmkdir fs3:\Backupls -bcp somefile.zip fs3:\Backup\
This is DOS, so use "\" for paths. Of course, you will lose Mac OS X attributes such as owner, user rights, attached system information (such as Spotlight comment) and resource forks. But unless your files use resource forks (used mostly in Mac OS 9) you can safely backup using the cp command. If you need full list of EFI shell commands you can type "help" in the shell or "help cp", "help map", etc. or search for "EFI Shell commands" in Google.
Don't copy anything from your internal drive back to it. It may be damaged. Always copy from the internal drive to your external USB drive.

Thanks for posting this, I've used rEFIt in the past for my multi-boot Mac (4 operating systems) however never explored the EFI enviroment.
So Mac's are running DOS? Who would have guessed that?
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Help installing mac os x tiger

so i installed disc one of mac os x tiger on my macbook, and when it asks for disc two and i insert it, it loads all the way, then when my computer is turning on it goes back to the beginning of the install and keeps repeating the process. please help !

Hi,
See this Current Discussion... BD Aqua Post...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15909783#15909783
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TROUBLE with Mac OS X Tiger install on G4 iMac 1.25 GHz

Trying to install retail copy of Mac OS X Tiger 10.4 onto an iMac G4 1.25 GHz running OS X 10.3.9. The DVD shows up on the desktop when inserted, but after clicking install and waiting for the reboot, the system just loads OS X 10.3.9 and NOT the 10.4 setup.
Inserting the CD and holding "C" during startup yields the blinking system folder with the question mark.
Apparently no firmware updates are needed and the iMac meets the requirements. Any ideas, suggestions, or workarounds are much appreciated.
I also have a MacBook Pro (Intel, of course), and was wondering if there was any way to use it to install the PPC version of 10.4 on the iMac. (Can I boot the iMac as target disk mode on my MBP and install the PPC version of Tiger onto it that way? I don't know if that will work with the intel/ppc hiccup.)
Someone please tell me how to get this working!

Yes, unless you have the original install disks that came with the computer ( with iLife included) you will have to buy iLife. However, iLife 11 requires an intel processor and snow leopard. If you don't meet those requirements you should try to find an older version. ( usually you can find something on amazon.com)
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Mac OS X Tiger installation quiz!

All,
I got a resetting message with my PowerBook G4 12" and rebooted sevearal times but the message kept coming again. I decided to do the following steps:
a. run a hardware test and it passed complete one
b. re-install the Mac OS X Panther with the install CD after erase and format my HD
c. re-install the Mac OS X Tiger with the CD came with the book.
d. the resetting message with four different languages still showed up when I tried to reboot system every time. I surely can try the safe boot but how I can get my Powerbook back to normal? Should I send it back to Apple center for repair?
Thanks,

Just why were you wanting to install Panther if Tiger came with your machine?
Unless the Panther installer is the retail version there are any number of problems trying to install an OS from a restore disc from another machine. It just does not generally work.
The restore disc(s) that came with your machine are what I would suggest you use to attempt a clean installation. It would be a good idea to initialize (format) the drive (and would not hurt to "zero" it) to get the remnants of anything that might cause a problem off of it.
Is your machine still under warranty? If doing the above does not straighten things out it would probably be best to call AppleCare and see just what they want to do.
Good Luck

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I am running Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 on my PowerBook G4. Can I upgrade to v10.6 Snow Leopard? Just asking because I never upgraded to v10.5 Leopard. Are there any adverse impacts of doing this for my PowerBook G4?

Hi jjhron;
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Hi! I have a couple of questions which I can't seem to find the answers too.
1) Can I install Mac OS X Tiger 10.4 on a Dell Optiplex GX280?
2) Can I take the HDD from the aforementioned Dell and place it in my Power Mac G4 Digital Audio? If so, will Tiger still be on it?
3) If I can't install Tiger on my Dell, can I rip the DVD drive out and use that to install?
4) HDD's don't have to be Mac specific, do they?
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10.4.8 has been done:
http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.4.8/Desktops
If you want further info, don't ask here.
Use Google and search terms "Dell Optiplex GX280 hackintosh" to search the x86 sites.

HT3421 I get this error This update requires Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or newer or Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5.6 or newer.

I need to download this: (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL788) because my macbook wont turn on unless its charged. I did all the resets like VPRAM, SMC, and I forgot the other one.
My pack thingy is 0002 and it says that if its 0003 then you dont need the update but I do need the update.
I get this error:
This update requires Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or newer or Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5.6 or newer.
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Where do I purchase single user copy of Intel build Mac OS X Tiger?

Hi,
I am planning to reinstall my intel Macbook pro, and I bought a copy of Mac OS X tiger from campus store today.
I did not mention that I have needed an intel build, thought Apple would put intel and powerpc build together.
Obviously I was wrong. The one they gave me is for build for powerpc only, would not work on my mac, neither can not startup from boot.
The disc is issued under label: MA453Z/A.
Before I go to the store tomorrow, I checked the online store and they only sell powerpc build version(MA453Z/A). Where can I purchase Intel based single user Tiger copy?
thanks
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Mac Book Pro 17 inch CD Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Apple doesn't produce/sell a Universal Tiger retail install package since Tiger has shipped pre-installed with all Intel Macs.
You need to contact Apple/Apple Care to request a replacement install package for your Mac model and build which will also include all additional software included with your Mac purchase which is not included with a Tiger retail install package. And keep this copy in a safe place this time.
The Leopard retail install package will be produced/sold as Universal since Universal will be required.

Quick boot question -- cloned a bootable drive in latest Tiger, can i.....

I cloned a bootable drive in latest Tiger version; if i install Leopard on my Powerbook will i still be able to boot from that Tiger drive?? in essence i guess i would have two different platforms running on my Powerbook -- doesn't seem like it would work the more i think about it....hmmmmm.
thanks appleheads!
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e to the d wrote:
if i install Leopard on my Powerbook will i still be able to boot from that Tiger drive??
You can't install a second OS on your PB. However your clone should boot your PB from the disk it's on. Just connect that disk, then in System Preferences >> Startup disk, choose it and restart.
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Persistent IP Routes in Mac OS X Tiger

Hello
I have a mac book Pro 10.4.8. I try to add static Routes, i was following this post
http://www.webboise.com/persistent-ip-routes-in-mac-os-x-tiger/
My problem is when after the reboot the rootes was deleted. I must launch directly the script on the Terminal
sudo SystemStarter start PersistentRoutes
Can you help Me ?
Thans You

to have the EXACT same name as the directory, so
/Library/StartupItems/static-routes/static-routes has
to have the same case sensitive name as
/Library/StartupItems/static-routes/ .
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# ls -l /Library/StartupItems/
total 0
drwxr-xr-x 4 root wheel 136 Oct 15 13:17 CoreDuoTemp
drwxr-xr-x 4 root wheel 136 Jan 13 2005 OpenBase
drwxr-xr-x 4 root wheel 136 Dec 27 11:41 PersistentRoutes
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# ls -l /Library/StartupItems/PersistentRoutes/
total 16
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root wheel 252 Dec 27 11:51 PersistentRoutes
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root wheel 501 Aug 24 00:52 StartupParameters.plist
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root#
it's correct ?
The script will be called with an argument of start,
so I'd recommend keeping the . /etc/rc.common command
and the StartService() framework.
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# cat /Library/StartupItems/PersistentRoutes/PersistentRoutes
#!/bin/sh
. /etc/rc.common
ConsoleMessage "Adding Persistent IP Routes"
/sbin/route add 192.168.2.0/24 192.168.1.252
/sbin/route add 192.168.5.0/24 192.168.1.253
/sbin/route add 192.168.6.0/24 192.168.1.252
/sbin/route add 192.168.7.0/24 192.168.1.252
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root#
Always correct ?
The StartupParameters.plist file is a text file
rw-r--r-- (chmod 0644 StartupParameters.plist). It's
bracketed by { and }. The only two lines in mine
that look important are:
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# cat /Library/StartupItems/PersistentRoutes/StartupParameters
.plist
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Description</key>
<string>Persistent Routes for VPN Tunnels</string>
<key>OrderPreference</key>
<string>Last</string>
<key>Provides</key>
<array>
<string>PersistentRoutes</string>
</array>
<key>Uses</key>
<array>
<string>Network</string>
<string>NetworkExtensions</string>
</array>
</dict>
</plist>
Mine is correct ?
If this stuff doesn't take care of it, could you post
the results of:
ls -l /Library/StartupItems | egrep static-routes
ls -l /Library/StartupItems/static-routes
cat
/Library/StartupItems/static-routes/static-routes
cat
/Library/StartupItems/static-routes/StartupParameters.
plist
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# ls -l /Library/StartupItems | egrep PersistentRoutes
drwxr-xr-x 4 root wheel 136 Dec 27 11:41 PersistentRoutes
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# ls -l /Library/StartupItems/PersistentRoutes/
total 16
-rwxr-xr-x 1 root wheel 252 Dec 27 11:51 PersistentRoutes
-rw-r--r-- 1 root wheel 501 Aug 24 00:52 StartupParameters.plist
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# cat /Library/StartupItems/PersistentRoutes/StartupParameters
.plist
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Description</key>
<string>Persistent Routes for VPN Tunnels</string>
<key>OrderPreference</key>
<string>Last</string>
<key>Provides</key>
<array>
<string>PersistentRoutes</string>
</array>
<key>Uses</key>
<array>
<string>Network</string>
<string>NetworkExtensions</string>
</array>
</dict>
</plist>
pc-mq-dsi3:~ root# cat /Library/StartupItems/PersistentRoutes/PersistentRoutes
#!/bin/sh
. /etc/rc.common
ConsoleMessage "Adding Persistent IP Routes"
/sbin/route add 192.168.2.0/24 192.168.1.252
/sbin/route add 192.168.5.0/24 192.168.1.253
/sbin/route add 192.168.6.0/24 192.168.1.252
/sbin/route add 192.168.7.0/24 192.168.1.252
Thanks for your help
Bolo

I need help installing mac os x tiger, disc 2

my macbook successfully installed disc 1 of mac os x tiger, within minutes, however when it asks for me to insert disc 2, and i do so, it almost finishes installing the disc, then an error message pops up, saying "there were errors installing the software, please try installing again" i have repeated this process at least 20 times, and the same thing keeps happening. i can't even use my computer regularly since everytime i open it up this happens! please help!

Hold the Moyse button down to eject Disc #2 while booting up, at the same time hold the Option/alt key down to have the startup manager pop up, insertt Disc #1 & wait For Disc #1 to show as a boot choice.
That second Disc thing happens frequently, the best way around it is to do a Custom install, and eliminate enough Printer Drivers, Languages, Fonts, and Applications you don't need... then it may skip #2 altogether.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1442
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
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Will new Intel macs support OSX Tiger?

I work in a testing environment and I need to setup another Tiger computer. We have a few intel macs that have tiger. I need to get another machine and set it up with Tiger. If I purchased a new iMac or mac mini, is there a release of Tiger that will run on these PCs? Also, I have been trying to look for a retail release of Tiger that supports Intel processors. Was a product like this ever shipped?
Thanks.
Kelly

kelly, welcome to Apple Discussions.
Macs can only run an OS version that they shipped with or a higher version. So if you are looking at a new Mac that has Leopard installed, it can't run Tiger. You'll have to buy an older Mac.
You can look at this list of G4 & G5 Mac's specs to find which newest-older model will run on Tiger. http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/index.html
 Cheers, Tom

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