Upgrade 10.3.9 to 10.4.1 on a Powerbook with an iMac installation disk?
I have an iMac 10.4.1 installation disk that I want to run on my Powerbook g4 which has 10.3.9 installed. When I try to run it, I get a frightening looking screen that has the message "we are hanging here" (or something like that, I don't want to run it again to get the exact quote). Is this happening because I'm trying to run an iMac disk on a Powerbook or is there another problem here? Thanks.
Hi skogie!
As BDAqua posted, if the PowerBook G4 meets the Tiger System Requirements, you must use a a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD to upgrade.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
If you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased, sometimes less expensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, FastMac, HardCore Mac, AllMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
The disc should look exactly like the images in the above links, and not say Upgrade, CPU Drop-in DVD, or "This software is part of a hardware bundle purchase - not to be sold seperately." on it.
Caveat Emptor!
If any are presently available, examine these items very carefully, and if in doubt, ask questions of the seller before purchase!
Tiger On eBay
Once Tiger 10.4.x is installed, you can use the PPC 10.4.11 Combo Update, to upgrade to the current version.
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