Why can't I install 10.4.8 or 10.4.10 from an Mac OS Install Disk

Okay, I am really frustrated. I have dial-up-no choice-can't get anything else in this mountain town. So in order to update, I have to use a disk, it takes WAY to long to download-over 14 hours-and the computer drops the connection after 12 hours. So, as recommended, I got an Install Disk. When I loaded it, restarted to get in to install, the computer turned on, screen went grey, and then all this type formed down the screen. The first line went something like this: panic(cpu o caller..unable to find driver for this platform:powermac8.2
Why is it unable to find the plateform? Why can't I upgrade from 10.4.5? I can't even use my iTunes anymore. Is there anyway to get me going with the updated OS system? Do I need to inclue my hardware overview for this problem? I just want something current on my computer since I can't get away from dial up!

Amber:
The brank new iMacs have process chips made by Intel and are therefore called Intel Macs. The older Macs have what are called PowerPC processors, made by Motorola and are called PowerPC macs. The install disks from one platform will not run on the other. Besides Computer specific or upgrade versions should be avoided since they are optimized for the computer to which they are specific and will therefore, very likely, cause problems during or after installation. On the legal side, it may be a violation of the Software License Agreement which statesThis 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...
Cheers.
cornelius

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