Where can I get an OS-X 10.4 full install (black) DVD?

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Where can I get an OS-X 10.4 full install (black) DVD?

I've recently been given an old G4 17" iMac with 10.2.8 on it. I would like to upgrade this but only to 10.4 since I need a machine which runs "Classic". Our original Mini cam with 10.4 but I cannot find the install DVD 😟 Looking at eBay they seem to be going for upwards of £70!! Can anyone suggest where I could get a copy for a lot less! or even a loan of one? Do such things as local Mac user groups exist?

Thanks.

Mac Mini, Mac OS X (10.6.2), 2009 Mac Mini Core Duo 2GHz 2Gb RAM, Original G4 Mac Mini 1.58GHz, 1Gb RAM

Posted on Jan 28, 2010 5:30 AM

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Answer 1

Klaus1

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Jan 28, 2010 6:12 AM in response to hackedOffWithApple

Currently cheap at twice the price!

Do such things as local Mac user groups exist?

Yes, known as MUGs. If you had stated where on the planet you are we can probably refer you to one!

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Answer 2

Jan 28, 2010 6:21 AM in response to hackedOffWithApple

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

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 😉

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Answer 3

Feb 2, 2010 1:37 PM in response to Klaus1

Currently cheap at twice the price!

Tell me about it! If only I could remember what I did with the G4 Mini box! 😟

Yes, known as MUGs.

Thanks.

If you had stated where on the planet you are we can probably refer you to one!

Found my local one - Suffolk (SMUG)

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Answer 4

Feb 2, 2010 1:41 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

Tiger install DVDs are in short supply.

I know, it's surprising but what I am discovering is that most OS-X disks are either tied to a particular model or update only disks.

Be sure & buy a retail version (black with silver X) and not a model specific version (gray)

Thanks for that little pointer it's probably saved me a lot of grief.

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Answer 5

Da Nam

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Mar 11, 2010 2:51 AM in response to hackedOffWithApple

hey does that mean you got the retail install disk? I've been in a similar dilemma for ages - don't suppose I could be so cheky as to borrow yours?

yours in hope,

David

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