Q: How do I install os x tiger on a blank power mac g5?

A friend of mine gave me his power mac g5, freshly wiped and without install discs. I have install discs for Snow Leopard, but I seem to understand that Tiger is the last OS that works with power macs. Of course, when I turn on the computer, all I get is the gray screen with the finder icon/question mark. Is there any way I can install OS X Tiger without the install discs?

Sorry in advance that I cannot provide the specs for this computer. I'm not really sure how I can find them without being able to use the computer itself.

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Oct 14, 2014 9:48 AM

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by Niel,

Niel Oct 14, 2014 9:51 AM in response to ExistentialGardener
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Oct 14, 2014 9:51 AM in response to ExistentialGardener

1. Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard is the last OS for G4 and G5 Macs.
2. No. You need to use the computer's original disks or a retail package which is newer than the Mac but older than 10.6.
3. Locate the computer's serial number, append the last three characters of it to http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords= , and load the page.

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ExistentialGardener Oct 14, 2014 10:18 AM in response to Niel
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Oct 14, 2014 10:18 AM in response to Niel

Actually, and this is according to two IT people, Snow Leopard does not run on Power Mac G5. And believe me, I've tried. But thanks anyway.
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Niel Oct 14, 2014 10:19 AM in response to ExistentialGardener
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Oct 14, 2014 10:19 AM in response to ExistentialGardener

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard isn't the same as Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

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ExistentialGardener Oct 14, 2014 10:20 AM in response to Niel
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Oct 14, 2014 10:20 AM in response to Niel

I must have misread your reply. Thanks.
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kahjot Oct 14, 2014 8:48 PM in response to ExistentialGardener
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Oct 14, 2014 8:48 PM in response to ExistentialGardener

You can generally find OS X Tiger for sale on eBay. Also Leopard, but possibly still at ridiculous prices.
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