How can I downgrade to Tiger after Leopard install on an iBook G4?

I am getting rid of my old iBook G4 and want to downgrade to Tiger for the new owner. I have no files that I need on the iBook so I just need help doing a clean restore and install of 10.4. The problem is, when I boot off the install disk, I get a kernal error which include the words "panic" and "hanging". It fails to let me boot off of my 10.4 install discs (which are the original ones that came with the machine, not a copy).

Use the one that came with the iBook. Does it have the Apple Hardware Test program on it? It might be a separate disk. If you have it, see if it'll boot the machine. If so, run the extended tests. One other thing you can try is reset the PRAM as detailed in http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379

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Hello all, hope you can help me.
I´m running Tiger Last Vers on a white MacBook with 1.83 GHz, 55GB Hd and 2 GB RAM.
The thing is that the iPhone 3gs is running quite well (not last version updated, but at least, it runs) and I recently got an iPhone 4, that is too new for my Tiger.
Thus, needs an upgrade, but the Apple Store only provides the Snow Leopard.
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.- Can I upgrade the Tiger to the SnowLeopard directly, buying the OS from the Apple Store?
.- Do I need first to upgrade Tiger to Leopard? If so, how do I do that?
I know the very best option is buying a new Mac, but currently for me it doesn´t make any sense as I only want it to sync my devices...
So, any idea?
It´s been almost 10 days since I got my iPhone 4, and I cannot even start it!
Much appreciated
Regards
Javier Diaz
Spain

According to this article > http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+upgrade+from+tiger+to+snow+leopard&hl=en&b iw=1005&bih=841&source=lnms&ei=Q-hQTsf0Nq7SiALGss2YAQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode& cd=1&ved=0CC4Q_AUoAA
you can upgrade directly to Snow Leopard without upgrading to Leopard first.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.
Make sure your Mac meets Snow Leopard's Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard - Technical Specifications

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Hey guys, I have an old iMac G4 (1.0 GHz, 17") that I bought used - it's in great shape, but it has been upgraded to Leopard 10.5.8 and I don't have the original discs. I got the computer because I have several programs I'd like to run via OS 9 "Classic" mode (mostly for nostalgia's sake). I have the following questions:
1. Is it possible to somehow "downgrade" the computer to Tiger 10.4.11 using a full retail disc? I am perfectly willing to wipe the entire machine - there is nothing essential on it.
2. If that is possible, would I then need to find a full retail copy of OS 9 for Classic mode to run, or is this built-in/included in the full version of 10.4?
3. If none of the above are possible (or practical), are there legitimate, stable emulators(?) out there that I can download/purchase to run old applications that require OS 9 on the G4 and/or a more modern Intel-based iMac? If so, could you recommend some?
Thanks so much for reading all that - I look forward to your responses!

Just erase the HD & install Tiger using the retail installer. After you install the base 10.4.x, update to the final Tiger version 10.4.11. Here's the link for the 10.4.11 combo update http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24901?viewlocale=en_US
If you just want to run classic mode while booted in Tiger, just copy the System Folder containing OS 9.2.1 or 9.2.1 from another Mac & transfer to your iMac. OS 9 is not included on the Tiger installer.
 Cheers, Tom

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How can get a new OS Snow Leopard install disk? Please be specific.

Where can I get a new Snow Leopard OS X install disk? I'd appreciate anything you have to say.

You can purchase Snow Leopard by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will receive physical media - DVD - by mail.
Third-party sources for Snow Leopard are:
Snow Leopard from Amazon.com
Snow Leopard from eBay
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I'm fed up with Leopard. How can I downgrade to Tiger?

E.g. with Mail.app a.o.?
Thank you very much
Peter

Like a previous post said, what issues are you having with what hardware etc..
I have only just upgraded from 10.4.11 to 10.5 and then 10.5.1, then the security upgrades etc.
I was expecting a nightmare, but only had one issue, Main menu stopped working properly. We are on a .1 release, there will be issues, but they probably won't affect many people.
Do you use Quicksilver or other tools that tie in closely to the OS?
Did you do an Upgrade or an archive and install?
What widgets are you having issues with, were they written by Apple or a third party?
I work mainly with PC's, and I know of far more issues with Vista, still!
You try telling a customer that they need to wipe and reinstall their 2 month old Vista install, all because they installed an XP printer driver that keeps crashing their print spooler.
How about the 2 hour reinstall with all the work involved in getting their data back to where it should be.
Do a clone of your drive, remove any dubious third party software, Archive and reinstall and try again.
10.4 was very stable, but then again it was on it's 11th update.

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If it came with Snow Leopard, you can revert - but you have to erase your drive, so make a backup of your files first.
Then, insert the SL install disk, hold C key while restarting. Go past languages; then choose Disk Utility from Utilities. Choose erase. After erasing, SL will be installed. Update with Software Update and port back your files.
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Some applications (and I take it you do mean full "applications" rather than "apps" which are mobile device programs -- it helps to be clear o terminology) can just be dragged from place to place. Others, notably Adobe and Office, install things all over the place and unless you are good at finding hidden files with obscure names in 10 different places you will just have to re-install them.

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Excuse me, but I never thought of that, nor did I have any intention of trying to rip off your company.
I purchased four iPods for my family this Christmas. I have six iMacs just sitting around not being used. I thought that I would turn one into an iPod work station, so everyone can use one computer to recharge and hook up to iTunes 7.
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TJBUSMC1973 wrote:
The vast majority of people do NOT have this problem, or any other problem with iOS 7.1.
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20,000 people haven't read that thread. That's how many views the thread has had. Each time someone refreshs that thread, it counts as a view. Don't believe me? Go back to the thread, refresh the page, and watch the page count increase.
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