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i have an iMac G3 333mHz with 256MB of RAM. I just upgraded to Mac OS X Puma and then Jaguar. I am now trying to install 10.3, but when the iMac restarts, it says something about kernel panic and “Unable to find the driver for this platform: ‘iMac’”. What does that mean and how can I install 10.3?
AhliasTPCC1 Said:
"Mac OS X 10.3 wont install on iMac G3: i have an iMac G3 333mHz with 256MB of RAM. I just upgraded to Mac OS X Puma and then Jaguar. I am now trying to install 10.3, but when the iMac restarts, it says something about kernel panic and “Unable to find the driver for this platform: ‘iMac’”. What does that mean and how can I install 10.3?"
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Obtaining Drivers:
That macOS is so obsolete, that I'm not certain your would find a driver for it. The "driver" is software that is installed into the Mac's OS and allows the device it to operate on your computer.
Installation Files:
As for installing the macOS, getting it off of a site like Amazon or eBay may be the way to go about this. Also, a friend or coworker if they have installation software. I found my Panther Software and 2002 iBook at Goodwill - all they give for returns is store credit, though.
I bought a new hard drive and reinstalled Mac OS X Panther :(
That error usually occurs when you try to use the install disk from a different Mac computer. You need a full retail install disk. And burned disks seldom of ever work.
Mac OS X 10.3 wont install on iMac G3
