Mac OS X Leopard on iMac G4

Hello,
I have the dome based, flat panel iMac G4. It runs at 1.25 Ghz with 1.25GB of RAM and it has 75GB of total HD space.
Should I install Leopard?
Please weigh the pros and cons of this.
Thanks!

Hi,
I run Leopard on my eMac which has a weaker processor and less RAM (1.0 Ghz G4, 768mb). I'd say upgrade - I like having the latest and greatest and from what I have noticed Leopard is equal to Tiger performance wise.
Use the erase+install feature as people generally have less issues starting fresh.
The only 'cons' I can think of would be stability and compatibility, as a new OS Leopard isn't perfect, I personally haven't ran into many bugs, although a common one that may affect your model if it has a Geforce 2 or 4 is the computer won't wake from sleep. (I don't think this affects everyone, but more than a few cases).
Some software is also not compatible, if you use any particularly low key or rare software you may want to check on their website if it has any issues in Leopard. All Apple software and most popular software is compatible, of course.
Good Luck on your upgrade!

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OK, so I am a girl & may not know it all- My husband and I have an iMac G4 & an iBook G4 and he just told me that we can get a new computer for the Mac OS X Leopard server. So, a couple of questions for here, to help me out when I talk to him about what I want. Is it best to wait until Leopard comes out to get a new computer? are there any advantages or disadvantages?
I went online to build the iMac I think I want and may I have some "pro" opinions about what I ended up with?
I do a lot of creating word document stuff for my work; I'm always doing searches for my medical profession; I made several dynomite calendars from iPhoto for christmas presents, using old family slides and recent pics; I just got started with iLife and mostly using iMovie & iDVD, and I have an iPod for iTunes.
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So this is what I came up with, and yes, price is an issue (& no, I have not approached my husband with the grand total I came up with). I will appreciate any advice I can get so I can make an informed decision about what will help make my projects fun vs frustrating, and what is just "fluff".
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2.33 FHz Intel Core 2 Duo
3GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 1x2GB, 1x1GB
750GB Serial ATA Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT 256MB SDRAM
SuperDrive 8X (DVDRDL/DVD/-RW/CD-RW)
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Apple Keyboard & Mighty Mouse + Mac OS X (US English)
AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac - Auto-enroll
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Airport Extreme
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
So what do you think? What might Leopard provide that I won't need to get?
Thank You So Much,
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iMac Mac OS X (10.4.8) also have a iBook G4 & I do all the photo stuff on the iMac
iMac Mac OS X (10.4.8) also have a iBook G4 & I do all the photo stuff on the iMac

Well, it doesn't look like price is too much a problem with that configuration! I hope your husband let's you get it. With that price range, I'd just get it now and pay the other $129 later. There won't be enough major changes that make it all that necessary to have Leopard, and you might as well wait for all the bugs to be worked out in Leopard and work safely in Tiger. Who knows, something may flare up in Final Cut in the new OS and give you another SBOD.
If you want to save some money, just get the 2.16 GHZ. The speed difference in the processor won't be that noticeable and definitely not enough difference to pay $250 extra. That's twice the price of having Tiger now and upgrading later.
So, there's my opinion. You asked for it Hope it goes well. I was in the same predicament when ordering my new iMac & glad I just went ahead and bought it. I'll wait a few months after Leopard comes out to see reactions then decide when/whether to upgrade.

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I am running snow leopard
James....
You arne't necessarily doing anything wrong.
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Restart your Mac after the combo is finished installing.
You should see the App Store icon in the Dock and be able to access from your Apple menu also.
Make sure your Mac meet's Lion's requirements

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Hi,
I am totally new in Apple World, Can I run Mac OS X Leopard Server on intel iMac?
Simon Zarate

This configuration works.
(For some cases of upgrades, you might need to use a documented upgrade path, where you slide Mac OS X Server files onto the iMac. Details are around; look for the meta-package path and related. Here are the [10.4 upgrade details|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302960], and I expect some similar technical notes might well exist for 10.5, and details are probably in the Mac OS X Server 10.5 upgrade manual, too.)
You may or may not need Mac OS X Server here.
I tend to try to partition user activity from server activity; servers and services tend to be mostly- or always-on, where client boxes come and go, power up or down, lack UPS, etc. Servers get dedicated storage and communications, UPS devices, etc. More cautious upgrades, etc. Server also means you don't have ready access to Time Machine and such; that you have to deal with backups yourself.
If you've never run a server, it's kind of the "deep end of the computing pool", too. There's a whole lot more to deal with, in terms of set-up, operations and other aspects of the platform. As nice as it is, the Mac OS X Server environment still requires management and upkeep.
If it's an internal project (and not exposed to the open internet), you could just load [MAMP|http://mamp.info] onto Mac OS X and move on to the next issue. MAMP provides MySQL, Apache and php.
I'd suggest that you get going with Mac OS X. Then decide if you need a server, and -- if you need always-on, look to something akin to Xserve box. (If you're unsure if you need a server, Occam's Razor says you're probably not ready for a server.)

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LG DP1W MEDIAPLAYER/CENTER without harddisk build into it, with WiFi connection butt, i'm gonna use te 2.0 USB connection that is faster and stabile.
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can i secure it with a password given to my sister or father that is only works for 1 file???? so that i get multiple passwords
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G-technologie 8 TB G-SPEED Q RAID-oplossing (hdtower)
UPC of EAN nr.: 705487185744 in the mac store
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LG DP1W MEDIAPLAYER/CENTER without harddisk build into it, with WiFi connection butt, i'm gonna use te 2.0 USB connection that is faster and stabile.
-Connecting the Time Capsule to the Internet
i'm also gonna use this: gear4 PG467 UNITY REMOTE(control everything with iphone)
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I am concerned about installing the +10.5.8 Update Mac OS X Leopard+ from +10.5.7 (Power PC G5)+. It does not say anything about users who aren't on the intel chip systems so I'm worried if I really need to upgrade, any advice?
This also comes to mind when doing any kind of *new update* when SOFTWARE UPDATE manually shoots down and informs me it's time to install some new software updates. I will eventually buy a Mac Book Pro and use my Power PC for home internet use but is there cause for concern to keep updating software because it assumes everyone is already upgraded to intel mac systems??? I hope this isn't a dumb question to people reading this, lol...

I updated my G5 iMac the other day with no problems. I did however
make a backup using CarbonCopyCloner before updating.
I also updated my Intel MacBook with no problems (again taking a
backup prior to the update).
I also did a Repair permissions using Disk Utility before each update.
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We got a new iMac, naturally with OS 10.5 for Intel. My qustion is how do you use Mac OS X Leopard ?
1) Photoshop does not work.
Note: I mostly use ImageMagic as my photos (hobby/family) mostly need little correction, but once in a while you want to play with layers and selections!
2)GIMPshop does not work
Note: see 1.
3)Printing to OS X 10.3 shared printer does not work
Note: it works from 10.4 laptop and the command >cupsctl BrowseProtocols='"cups dnssd"'< does nothing to me.
4)SogudiBeta does not work
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5) NeoOffice does not work
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Thank you for the interest.
1) I use (in 10.4) exaclty the one which does NOT work (in 10.5) - 7. At least I did not find a solution in google. I once solved the same problem with v6 (classic) which did not work in Classical environment of OS X. I found and removed accelerating plugins incompatible with Classics.
2)You see my needs - I am not a graphical designer! I just want to have convenient set of menus I am used to. So I want shop.app, and not just .app.
3)http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2275 - they know about it, but there solution does not work.
4) it is a luck of an obvious functionality AND the drop of support to the Input Managers in 10.5 which drives me crazy.
5)When the same kind of problems appeared in OS9 -> OSX transition it was the extensions that were broken in Classics. Here I am confused as I do not understand what is broken under Rozetta and how to find it to disable.
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My point is, that the only added functionality is the video playback. It plainly works, and works better. The preserved functionality is Office (via Rosetta). The rest is either yet undeveloped or broken. Looks like we should first install Windows/Linux on a separate partition, then get used to it and then forget about OS X. One need no OS X to have Matlab/Firefox/GIMP.
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I took the plunge and while I've only edited a small series of images - 2.1 RC appears to be usable - thank you, Adobe engineers. I haven't gone hunting bugs, but previously the bugs were hunting me. More like ambushing at every mouse click.
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My Mac has Snow Leopard 10.5.8. I want to install Mtn. Lion. Apple says I first need to install SL 10.6.8 and that it'll be available at Software Updates. It isn't (and I've installed every software update I can pull up.) Now what?

10.5.8 is Leopard. 10.6.x is Snow Leopard.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99. To access the App Store you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later installed.
If you need to purchase Snow Leopard you can still purchase a copy from Apple's online store's telesales agents.[1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) or Customer Service and Sales Support at 1-800-676-2775.] Ask for a Sales Representative.
Third-party sources for Snow Leopard are:
Snow Leopard from Amazon.com
Snow Leopard from eBay
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If you need to purchase Lion call 1-800-692-7753 or 1-800-676-2775. Ask for a Sales Representative. They will check your Apple ID, and email you a code and instructions. The cost is $29.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download.
Be sure your computer meets the minimum requirements:
Apple - OS X Mountain Lion - Read the technical specifications.
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS.
Am I eligible for the free upgrade?
See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.
For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion.

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I am running Mac OS X Leopard on MacBook Pro. What is the best way to upgrade to Mac OS X Mountain Lion? Should I purchase both Snow Leopard and Lion or just Snow Leopard?

Repeats some of the above.
Upgrade to Mountain Lion.
Upgrade to Snow Leopard, then update to 10.6.8      Snow Leopard Purchase                         Mac OS 10.6.8 Combo Updater
Check that you computer is compatible with Mountain Lion.
To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System information.
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) model number 7,1 or higher
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) model number 5,1 or higher
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) model number 2,1 or higher
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
Xserve (Early 2009) model number 3,1 or higher
Your Mac needs:
OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
2 GB or more of memory
8 GB or more of available space
Model Numbers                  Computer Compatibility - Apple
Check to make sure your applications are compatible.         Application Compatibility
If you have applications that you want to use that aren't compatible, you can retain Snow Leopard and create a new partition to install Mountain Lion on.
If your computer isn't compatible, you might be able to upgrade to Lion.        Computer Compatibility - Lion
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My imac is currently running mac os x 10.5.8. I've tried to install mac osx snow leopard 10.6.3, but have been unsuccesful because the disc fails to install.
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noondaywitch wrote:
You should boot from the Installer DVD by holding down the C key during start up until the Apple logo and spinning cog wheel appears. Allow plenty of time for the installer to appear - it can take several minutes when booting from a disc.
I suggest not doing this unless the Apple recommended method (starting by double-clicking on the
Install Mac OS X icon while booted up normally) fails.
There are several reasons for this:
The Apple method performs a check of the DVD's integrity before starting up from it. This can't be done if you start up directly from the DVD.
The Apple method "phones home" using the current OS's network settings to check for updates to the incompatible items database included on the DVD & writes a lot of pre-install data (the 'Mac OS X Install Data' stuff) to the HD before restarting automatically from the DVD to finish the installation. This may not work as expected if you start up directly from the DVD.
The pre-install data on the HD speeds up the installation process (because running the OS from the HD to build the data is faster than doing that while running from a DVD).
The Apple method makes it possible to "gracefully" cancel the installation before the automatic restart occurs without leaving the existing OS on the HD in a corrupted, "half-installed" state unable to restart the Mac. This sometimes happens if the installation process hangs & one has to force-restart the Mac to recover. As long as this occurs during the "pre-install phase" before the restart, the existing OS should remain untouched & intact.
Also note that the Snow Leopard installer is quite a bit more sophisticated than the previous ones like for Leopard or Tiger. It automatically performs the equivalent of Disk Utility's Verify Disk step before beginning the installation & performs more checks during the installation process (including checking the pre-install data for errors). It is usually not necessary to remove the "Mac OS X Install Data" folder after a failed installation, which may just cause the process to take longer on subsequent attempts, but if nothing else helps it is certainly something worth trying.

Mac OS X Leopard as server

Hi,
We are developing an application running Web Server with php connected to mysql database. We are working now with Windows but wondering if we can move to Mac OS X Leopard. This server will not face internet and think we can use an iMac 3Ghz/500GB HD/4GB RAM, as server. We read we can use MAMP that comes with Apache, PHP and mySQL.
Can we use this configuration as server or you recommend buy MAC OS X Leopard Server and run over the iMac?. We are only sure the iMac is the only option we have available for the project.
Thanks for the help you can provide,

Thank you so much for your replies. In our actual server (Windows XP Pro) we also run XMail Server (to download messages from 3 mailboxes and redirect to several mailboxes depending on which account the message was received). Also our actual server works as file server for an accounting windows application sharing the same data with 3-5 computers.
The only additional applications are only to monitor the computer (HD used, Memory used, Processor used, Network Connections).
Still can use Leopard client as server or need Leopard Server?
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