Software restore without discs

I've got an iBook with combo drive - just bought another one off eBay that doesn't have combo drive and didn't come with any discs. I re-installed OSX with my old discs, but the new computer without the combo drive doesn't like the Restore Software discs!
Is it possible to restore the software by downloading something? Or do I have to find the right restore software discs for this particular iBook?

Laura, as you can see from this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1273637&#1273637
some of us have the same problem even though we have our original software restore discs. Here's the solution i posted:
Had the exact same problem, but found some instructions at
http://forums.macosxhints.com/archive/index.php/t-7355.html
that helped:
"You can get to all of the 'images' on a restore CD by mounting the CD, opening its main window, using the Finder's menu "Go to Folder..." and typing .images
You can then mount any of the .dmg files to see their contents. Note: Some of the dmg files contain installers but most just contain the application as it would appear if it were installed and any library components, etc."
What i did was to mount the OS9 General.dmg, then copy the "General OS 9 Content" folder to my hard drive. Open Classic System Preference pane, and tell it to use the System folder found within. I don't know if any of the other stuff in that folder is crucial, but i left it all there in case. Classic now starts up fine for me. HTH.

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My wife's iBook died late last year and I eBayed all the components, including the software restore and install CDs (I made a net of about $200 from everything, after eBay fees, Paypal fees and shipping! But it was A LOT of work!).
The person who bought the software restore and install CDs wrote me today and said:I just find out after many tries to install this system that i got from you, that the reason it won't install is because this set of disk are propeitery, Meaning that after they were installed in your wiife's computer and registered with the apple corp. NO ONE ELSE CAN USED THEM. Meaning it belonged to that computer ONLY. Therefore I'm Requesting my money back. Let me know. --Al.
My questions are:
1) Is it true that the install CDs and restore CDs can only be used on the original computer?
2) If not true, what are the limits of which computers they will work on (i.e. only all iBooks? only the exact iBook that my wife had? Which Macs will they work for?).
Here is the link to the eBay auction, if that helps:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110192635422
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As always, Ronda, you are the best with your information! I have e-mailed the buyer to get his/her system's specs to see if I can help solve his/her problem.
Apple's software license agreement does permit a one-time sale as follows (assuming I have the right info for this situation):You may, however, make a one-time permanent transfer of all of your license rights to the Apple Software to another party, provided that: (a) the transfer must include all of the Apple Software, including all its component parts, original media, printed materials and this License; (b) you do not retain any copies of the Apple Software, full or partial, including copies stored on a computer or other storage device; and (c) the party receiving the Apple Software reads and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this License. NFR (Not for Resale) Copies: Notwithstanding other sections of this License, Apple Software labeled or otherwise provided to you on a promotional basis may only be used for demonstration, testing and evaluation purposes and may not be resold or transferred.
BTW: I recently went through a long effort to upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition on a computer at my church, using a valid Product Key from a Gateway computer that was being destroyed, literally. After long hours on the phone with both Microsoft and Gateway, I finally determined that their license (EULA) expires when the specific machine expires. It seems that Apple's license is more reasonable by allowing a transfer!

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So if I hook it up to my eMac and go through the security options that would take care of it more permanently than just moving stuff to the trash?
Well read through this:
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So that's 2.333 times what the Department of Defense considers standard security erasure.
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Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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hello,
i just did a clean erase and install of os x tiger on my powerbook g4 12" dvi with the tiger retail install dvd. i updated everything with the combo updater and then kept updating until there was nothing left.
then i put in my original software restore disc that came with the computer and i loaded the package from the dvd. when i run the software restore program, it asks me to insert the disc with the following pictogram: (the same pictogram that is on the dvd). i tried to eject the disc and re-insert it, but it still won't recognize it.
the computer is out of warranty now. do you think if i went to the apple store, they would give me the programs that came with my computer, or will they just try to sell me ilife?
i wouldn't mind about the latter (although i just bought a macbook pro, so i don't need ilife), but i formatted the hard drive and reinstalled tiger fresh because i am giving the computer to a friend, and i don't think he wants to pay for anything (even though he is getting the computer for free, greedy sob).
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hamdogger:
i see now that i probably should have restored the computer to the factory defaults with the original restore disk and then used my full retail tiger upgrade to instal tiger.
I think that is the best way to go about it. As I understand it, you want to install some of the apps that came bundled with the original install disks, and are not on the Retail Version. Using Pacifist to do that may be a bit tedious. Here is what I suggest:
• Completely reformat and erase HDD.
• Install and update original OS, including bundled software.
• Install Tiger using the Update Option. This will leave everything intact and install Tiger over it.
Formatting, Partitioning Erasing a Hard Disk Drive
Boot from the install CD holding down the "C" key.
Select language
• Go to the Utilities menu (Tiger) Installer menu (Panther & earlier) and launch Disk Utility.
• Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in left side bar.
• Select Partition tab in main panel. (You are about to create a single partition volume.)
• Click on Options button
• Select Apple Partition Map (PPC Macs) or GUID Partition Table (Intel Macs)
• Click OK
• Select number of partition in pull-down menu above Volume diagram.
(Note 1: One partition is normally preferable for an internal HDD.)
• Type in name in Name field (usually Macintosh HD)
• Select Volume Format as Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
• Click Partition button at bottom of panel.
• Select Erase tab
• Select the sub-volume (indented) under Manufacturer ID (usually Macintosh HD).
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• Click Erase button
• Quit Disk Utility.
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• Check box to install BSD Subsystems (Panther & earlier).
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• Run Software Update and apply all updates available
• Repair Disk Permissions (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility)!
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• Open Installer and begin installation.
• Choose to Customize and deselect Foreign Language Translations and Additional Printer drivers.
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• After installation computer will restart for setup.
• After setup, reboot computer.
• Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
• Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in left side bar.
• Select First Aid in main panel.
• Click Repair Disk Permissions.
• Connect to Internet.
• Download and install Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo update (PPC) (Tiger)
Computer will restart.
• Repair Disk Permissions as previously.
• Go to Apple Menu > Software Update.
• Install all updates.
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• Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
• Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in left side bar.
• Select First Aid in main panel.
• Click Repair Disk Permissions.
You can setup the computer with your friend's name, or else set up a dummer admin account. You friend can then set up a new admin account and delete the dummy account.
Please do post back with further comments or questions.
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cornelius

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I noticed this post:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=260277
I was having the same issue, but managed to figure it out. That post has been archived, so thought I would note my method in a new post.
OK, so you've installed OS X 10.4 Tiger on a PowerPC Mac (e.g. G4), but don't have Classic on there.
First, install Cocoatech's Path Finder (version 4.8.5 for Tiger):
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