How do I update my Powermac g4 from Mac os x 10.4 to Mac OS X 10.5

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How do I update my Powermac g4 from Mac os x 10.4 to Mac OS X 10.5

How do I update my PowerMac G4 Mac OS X 10.4.11 (8S165) to Mac OS X 10.5?

I do not have a disk. But I have an iPhone 3GS and Im VERY unhappy that I am unable to download iTunes 10.2.2 on my Mac because I dont have 10.5 but on windows it dosnt matter what your on. I don't feel like paying just to get a free software. The coputer is over $1000 why the heck do i need to pay more. Please help me update my PowerMac or at least help me find a way to get itunes 10.2.2

Heres my system info

System Software Overview:

System Version: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (8S165)

Kernel Version: Darwin 8.11.0

Boot Volume: MACINTOSH HD

Computer Name: Power Mac G4

User Name: Dominick (dominickverdi)

Hardware Overview:

Machine Name: Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics)

Machine Model: PowerMac3,1

CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.9)

Number Of CPUs: 1

CPU Speed: 500 MHz

L2 Cache (per CPU): 1 MB

Memory: 1.5 GB

Bus Speed: 100 MHz

Boot ROM Version: 4.1.8f5

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Apr 25, 2011 10:44 AM

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BDAqua

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Apr 25, 2011 11:16 AM in response to Hardcoredrummer1996

Hi, it can be done, but 2 hangups...

Leopard requirements/10.5.x...

* Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor

minimum system requirements

* 512MB of memory (I say 2GB at least)

* DVD drive for installation

* 9GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)

You have to call Apple & likely ask for a Product Specialist to get it, if they still have it! Helps to tell them you have an iPad/iPhone & you can't run 10.6.

There are workarounds if the 867MHz is the only hangup, which yours would need...

http://sourceforge.net/projects/leopardassist/

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