Mac OS 10.4 installer discs

Are these installer meant for those specific models?

Yes.

What installers can I use on my G4?

Those which aren't designed for a specific Mac model.

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Grey install DVDs are meant for specific models.
What you need is the Tiger (10.4.x) Retail DVD, black with an X on it.

Tiger install DVDs are in short supply. Tiger is no longer available at the Apple Store *but may be available for $129 by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753)*. For other sources, do a Google search for MA453Z/A (10.4.6), MA190Z/A (10.4.3) and M9639Z/A (10.4) . Also look on eBay. Be sure & buy a retail version (black with silver X) and not a model specific version (gray) (See Can I use another Mac's system restore disc on my Mac? ). Expect to pay (possibly a lot) more than the Apple list price of $129.

Also check these web stores: http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=19521 http://www.allmac.com/shop/index.php?cPath=5_10003

Possible Alternative if you are currently using Panther 10.3 – Do a Google search for Tiger 10.4 Upgrade DVD . It will upgrade your 10.3 to 10.4, but it doesn’t contain the full retail Tiger installer. Should be cheaper than the retail Tiger install DVD.

After you install the base 10.4.x, update to the final Tiger version 10.4.11. Here's the link for the 10.4.11 combo update http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24901?viewlocale=en_US

Look at this link Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Installing Software Support Page
http://www.apple.com/support/tiger/install/

You can also download the Tiger Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/TigerInstall_SetupGuide.pdf

When you upgrade the OS, do it via Archive & Install. See About the Archive and Install feature http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1710
Be sure to select Preserve Users & Settings. Also, repair permissions before and after the install.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

If your not familiar and shopping on ebay, look for these two installer sets:

Tiger OSX 10.4.6 Retail...comes in a small box. should cost at most $130 or so depending on condition, seller, what you want to pay...read all the ads and even ask sellers questions.

Tiger MAC OSX 10.4 RETAIL (BIG BOX) # M9639Z/A This is OSX VER> 10.4. You may be better off if you can Find smaller box. Check with sellers or verify Apple item number.

I just bought full size box since I had "lost" my 10.4.6 disc. It ran $122 +. You will probably end up in that range if you win bid. Be sure to READ ADS. Sellers will most likely mention if its well used, condition etc. Prices on used are STAYING or exceeding past retail price due to availability and other reasons. NEW can be well over $200. For your computer which same as mine the two above ARE WHAT YOU WANT.

Good Luck. Always look for time left on items...The less the better odds.