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Q: reinstall cd for powermac 4.2

I'm trying to figure out which OS I need for this legacy Mac and how to get it. I appreciate any constructive help that is offered.

 

Here is the HW Description:

iMac

Model: PowerMac 4.2

CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.1) 800 MHz

512 MB RAM

100 MHz Bus

4.5.0f4 Boot ROM Version

Serial Number: QP******P18

HD: ST360015A (60 GB)

HFS+ (Journaling FS)

Wireless: Airport Card (Version 9.52)

 

I called and spoke with Apple support. They like to hand people off a bunch, I couldn't get a straight answer out of them.

The first person told me that she could order a set of re-install cds for me. She switched me to another person. The second and third person seemed to agree that Apple doesn't sell the SW for this machine anymore.

 

My other problem is that this is my only Apple. I've a few other computers, but they are all Windows or Linux.

I put 10.4 in the OS drop down at the bottom of this. But, to tell the truth I can't remember what it was. Oh, I can't find my discs anywhere.

Thanks again.

 

PS

I hope that this is in the right section. If not, please let me know.

 

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iMac, Mac OS X (10.4)

Posted on Jan 31, 2012 8:47 PM

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