So now that...

...i got my computer running again after a failed attempt with the installation discs I still need to downgrade my verson of OS X back to 10.4.6. Are there any methods to downgrading software without a complete restoration (trying to avoid calling apple to order something)?
Can I revert back to an earlier version of my OS X software or am I forced to use the install and restoration discs?
thanks,
me
powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

If you clone backed up your machine prior to issues happening, you could simply restore that clone.
Here's my FAQ* on backing up:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
This article should tell you what operating system came with your Mac:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n25517
At least two retail versions of Mac OS X exist which may work with your machine. A 10.4.0, and 10.4.6, depending on whether or not the restore disks that came with your machine included 10.3.9 or earlier, or 10.4.5 or earlier. If your Mac came with 10.4.6 or later, you have to use the restore disks to downgrade, should you decide to downgrade.
Downgrading though is not typically recommended because of issues outlined in my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/upgradefaq.html
If you think you'll be able to overcome those issues, great.
If not, perhaps, it might be better if we isolated what is currently causing you issues.
* Links to my pages may give me compensation.

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