MAC OS 9.1 to MAC OS 10.4 Problems
Hi I have a PowerMac G4 running MAC OS 9.1. My friend just lent me a genuine copy of MAC OS 10.4 and i inserted the disk etc. It loaded the disk and got on to the installation process and just says 'Alert: This software cannot be installed on this computer' with the options of 'Restart' and 'Startup'. I really need to get 10.4 running anyone got any ideas cheers.
Hi joey!
The illegality that Andrew refers to, is the violation of the Software License Agreement.
" Permitted License Uses and Restrictions. This License allows you to install and use one copy of the Apple Software on a single computer at a time. This License does not allow the Apple Software to exist on more than one computer at a time,..."
Machine specific install disks info Tip: Install CDs/Use On Multiple Macs.
After you have purchased a Full Retail Version of the Tiger install DVD,
if you need CDs to install on your PowerMac G4, you can use the "Media Exchange Program"
" Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download The Order Form
Also, before upgrading to any OS X version, check if your G4 needs a Firmware Update.
Good Luck!
ali b
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