Can't run FCP v.3 on my ibook

Does anyone know why I can't run my FCP version 3 software on my computer. I get an error message asking me to re-install the programme as it can't find a file. I re-install and get the same message. I was previously running this version on my old titanium 667GHz laptop with great sucesss.
I would be grateful for any advice.
Many thanks
ibook G4 1.42GHz   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

Could be that Tiger and FCP 3 don't get along (never tried it actually), but make sure the install is done right before you change the OS or create a new startup disk for FCP 3. Uninstall FCP 3 first: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93742
If the reinstall after uninstalling fails... I'll bet you need to setup a startup disk running OS 9.2.2 or Jaguar 10.2.8... to run FCP 3 on your iBook. I have an article about this in the current issue of Creative Cow's magazine. Click here for a free download of it: http://forums.creativecow.net/cgi-bin/newpage_wrapper.cgi?forumid=1&page=http://www.creativecow.net/magazine/cowmagsubscribe.html
Jerry

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