Will OSX 10.5 software work in previous systems OSX 10.4 \10.3.9?

*In tech. specifications of many of the latest software (for example Adobe's CS) is stated that they work with OSX 10.5.*
*Is it possible to install such programs in previous systems like OSX 10.4 and 10.3.9 ? Will they work?*
*Also, will they work properly (if slower) if installed on Mac with PowerPC G3 or G4 chip?*
*Thanks for any detailed information, including some source where I can to learn about these matters.*
*Thanks in advance!*

hana steinsen wrote:
*In tech. specifications of many of the latest software (for example Adobe's CS) is stated that they work with OSX 10.5.*
*Is it possible to install such programs in previous systems like OSX 10.4 and 10.3.9 ? Will they work?*
*Also, will they work properly (if slower) if installed on Mac with PowerPC G3 or G4 chip?*
*Thanks for any detailed information, including some source where I can to learn about these matters.*
*Thanks in advance!*
If they are Universal Binaries, they will probably work in any version of OS-X on any machine. The catch word is "probably." It's also a case-by-case issue.
I would suggest checking with each SW vendor's website for specific details.
Back-compatibility is not always automatic. Some new software takes advantage of new drivers, monitors, video cards, etc., and will not work properly, or not at all on older software on older systems.

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