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      • Thread Can I, and if so how do I updgrade my PowerBook G4 from OSX 10.5 to 10.5.6 or higher?

        Can I, and if so how do I updgrade my PowerBook G4 from OSX 10.5 to 10.5.6 or higher?

        I purchased and installed OS X 10.5 to my Powerbook PPC G4 this evening without any trouble. It did take me a little work to figure out how to get iTunes/Quicktime upgraded and working properly but the ASC had some gr...view more
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        Can I, and if so how do I updgrade my PowerBook G4 from OSX 10.5 to 10.5.6 or higher?

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        • Thread You Can Use Modern Versions Of OS X In PowerBook G4

          You Can Use Modern Versions Of OS X In PowerBook G4

          You can Use OS X 10.9.4 Or Yosemite 10.10 In PowerBook G4view more
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          • Thread Removing access point choices

            Removing access point choices

            Almost finished with the G4 powerbook cleanup.   Hopefully my last question;   when I click on the network connections, there is a long list of access points.  I want to remove them.  How...view more
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            • Thread Pismo new battery flashing light then dead

              Pismo new battery flashing light then dead

              Greetings.   The relatively new battery (after-market M7318) in my PB Pismo suddenly misbehaved and died. I say died, but I dont believe it! Here's the timeline of events.   I normally operate the PB with ...view more
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              Pismo new battery flashing light then dead

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              • Thread Powerbook G4 stuck at logo/grey screen

                Powerbook G4 stuck at logo/grey screen

                My wife's 1.67 ghz, 15" Powerbook G4, 10.5.8won't start up.  It sticks at the grey Apple logo screen. I started with Command-V and got some text. The text that stood out was:   "HFS Runtime corruption det...view more
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                Powerbook G4 stuck at logo/grey screen

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                • Thread G4 communication error to disc drive

                  G4 communication error to disc drive

                  I am not able to burn PDF's onto a CD.  "Burning the disc failed because communication to the disc drive failed.  (Error code 0x80020022)". What does this mean?   Thanks.  Brentview more
                  K Shaffer
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                  G4 communication error to disc drive

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                  • Thread mac os 9.1 (change language)

                    mac os 9.1 (change language)

                    Hello   I have a powerbook 2400c that was just delivered to me from Japan. Mac OS 9.1 is installed but in Japanese.   Can I change the language to English by removing anything or am I stuck with a reinstall?view more
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                    mac os 9.1 (change language)

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                    • Thread Where is the command key on the G4

                      Where is the command key on the G4

                      Still working on the donated g4.   Using the work around for removing passwords,  I need to use the Command key.  Where is it on the keyboard?view more
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                      Where is the command key on the G4

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                      • Thread what is the highest os x version for a powerbook g4

                        what is the highest os x version for a powerbook g4

                        i am trying to run minecraft on my powerbook g4 but cannot.  The apple store genius told me that the g4 can only be ungraded to os x 10.5.8 Leapord and the reason minecraft will not work.  Is there a version...view more
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                        • Thread Removing password, removing files

                          Removing password, removing files

                          Dropped off at recycle days;   Powerbook G4 with working charger, non working dvd.   To clean this up to put it out to a client who can't afford a laptop,  I need all information that tracks b...view more
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                          • Thread Have a PowerBook G4. I mistakenly hit a key (don't know what) that changed the entire keyboard into either typing numbers only or nothing at all. Please HELP...

                            Have a PowerBook G4. I mistakenly hit a key (don't know what) that changed the entire keyboard into either typing numbers only or nothing at all. Please HELP...

                            I have a PowerBook G4, 10.4.11. I mistakenly hit a key (don't know what) that changed the entire keyboard into either numbers only when typing or nothing at all with half the keyboard. Please HELP...view more
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                            Have a PowerBook G4. I mistakenly hit a key (don't know what) that changed the entire keyboard into either typing numbers only or nothing at all. Please HELP...

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                            • Thread Battery charges for a little bit...then it stops charging and won't do anything

                              Battery charges for a little bit...then it stops charging and won't do anything

                              I have an old PowerBook G4 (Titanium 867MHz) and I have three batteries for it. One works great, but the other doesn't want to charge right.   It is a genuine Apple battery. I was given an older, broken PowerBoo...view more
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                              Battery charges for a little bit...then it stops charging and won't do anything

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                              • Thread I don't know how to update my outdated PowerBook

                                I don't know how to update my outdated PowerBook

                                I have a PowerBook G4, its running on OS X 10.4.11, and i am planning on using this exclusively for Pro Tools 11. but i need a more up to date version to use Pro Tools. it says i need 10.5 to get 10.9 but i have no cl...view more
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                                I don't know how to update my outdated PowerBook

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                                • Thread 12" iBook G4 vs 12" PowerBook G4

                                  12" iBook G4 vs 12" PowerBook G4

                                  Hi,   My MacBook has been diagnosed with a logic board fault that is preventing it from charging and will cost a lot to get repaired. Unfortunately this has come at a time when I have no money to do anything abo...view more
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                                  12" iBook G4 vs 12" PowerBook G4

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                                  • Thread Stuck at Apple logo, won't boot from internal HD

                                    Stuck at Apple logo, won't boot from internal HD

                                    My PowerBook G4 (Ti, 867MHz) just decided it didn't want to boot today...   The PowerBook has been asleep and not used for a few weeks. I woke it up last week for a few minutes to try and print out a document. I...view more
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                                    Stuck at Apple logo, won't boot from internal HD

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                                    • Thread what is the highest itunes that i can use with 10.5.8

                                      what is the highest itunes that i can use with 10.5.8

                                      I have a powerbook g4 using 10.5.8 how can I upgrade my itunes from 10.6.3.  Or put my itunes in the cloud to sync my phone.  I can use my moms computer to sync my iphone 4s. However would like to use my com...view more
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                                      what is the highest itunes that i can use with 10.5.8

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                                      • Thread Deleting content from PB G4

                                        Deleting content from PB G4

                                        Good morning community, i want to give a friend one of my PowerBook G4 computers. It is currently running Tiger 10.4 and I want to delete all personal content before I pass it on. I do not have an install disc, so I ...view more
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                                        Deleting content from PB G4

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                                        • Thread Why mi computer does not open leopard 10.5.8

                                          Why mi computer does not open leopard 10.5.8

                                          Hi, I have this problem; after a update ,looking for iChat. Miy computer does not open Leopard.   I have been trying many codes but mothing happens.view more
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                                          Why mi computer does not open leopard 10.5.8

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                                          • Thread How do I find the available memory on my harddrive

                                            How do I find the available memory on my harddrive

                                            How do I find the available memory on my harddriveview more
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                                            How do I find the available memory on my harddrive

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                                            • Thread Can I use a PowerBook with the cover closed?

                                              Can I use a PowerBook with the cover closed?

                                              Can I use my G4 PowerBook with the cover closed using an external display. keyboard, and mouse?view more
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                                              Can I use a PowerBook with the cover closed?

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