ILife '08 cannot install - error 999

Question

I have browsed others with iLife '08 installation problems and it seems though others have had issues with installation, no one got the 999 code.
First off, I am running a G5 DP 1.8, OSX 10.3.9, and I have 35 GB of memory remaining. I ran disk repair and rebooted. No other programs running. Inserted the iLife CD and I got the "Read Me" and the "Packages" icons. I could open and read "Read Me." Double clicked the "Packages," and I got a popup that an installation error had occured and a code 999. Sadly, I bought iLife '08 for the iPhoto application. I have never had any issues installing ANY other software on my G5.
I do not think it is a faulty CD as this installed perfectly on my MacBookPro.
Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Emillie:
You need to be running Tiger for iLife 08: Here's the system specs from Apple's site:
"System Requirements
Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 processor.
iMovie requires a Mac with an Intel processor, a Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or an iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster).
iDVD requires a 733MHz or faster processor.
512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended. High-definition video requires at least 1GB of RAM.
Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later.
3GB of available disk space.
DVD drive required for installation.
QuickTime 7.2 or later.
Other configurations may be supported. AVCHD video and 24-bit recording have additional requirements. Visit iMovie ’08 Camcorder Support for more information on AVCHD.
24-bit recording in GarageBand ’08 requires a Mac OS X compatible audio interface with support for 24-bit audio. Please consult the owners manual or manufacturer directly for audio device specification and compatibility.
Burning DVDs requires an Apple SuperDrive or compatible third-party DVD burner.
iPhoto print services are available in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and select European countries. Internet access required; fees and terms apply.
iWeb requires Internet and web server access (.Mac recommended).
Some features in iLife require .Mac. The .Mac service is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual membership fee and Internet access required. Terms and conditions apply."
You're going to have to upgrade to Tiger or possible wait until sometime in October and get Leopard and skip Tiger.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.