joeuser159

Q: Does 10.4.6 have two different install CDs for PPC vs Intel?

Does 10.4.6 have two different install CDs for PPC and Intel?

 

Also, is only CD 1 required for OS install?

 

Thanks!

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 6:37 PM

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Q: Does 10.4.6 have two different install CDs for PPC vs Intel?

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  • by BDAqua,Solvedanswer

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 29, 2012 9:16 PM in response to joeuser159
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    Jun 29, 2012 9:16 PM in response to joeuser159

    Yes indeed, Gray Discs are not only Machine specific, but IntelMac only, only the Black Retail 10.4.x Discs work on PPC Macs.

     

    You might be able to get by with only the 1st DVD by...

     

    Custom install, and eliminate enough Printer Drivers, Languages, Fonts, and Applications you don't need... then it may skip #2 altogether.  Reboot & hold the Option/at key as well as the left Mouse button to eject Disc#2 & bring up the Startup manger to choose Disc #1 again.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1442

  • by joeuser159,

    joeuser159 joeuser159 Jun 30, 2012 10:02 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Jun 30, 2012 10:02 AM in response to BDAqua

    Thank you for the information!

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 30, 2012 10:22 AM in response to joeuser159
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    Jun 30, 2012 10:22 AM in response to joeuser159

    Great news, glad it helped, thanks!

  • by Neville Hillyer,

    Neville Hillyer Neville Hillyer Jul 8, 2012 10:57 AM in response to joeuser159
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    Jul 8, 2012 10:57 AM in response to joeuser159

    I tried my black OS X 10.4.6 CDs on a G4 yesterday specifically to see if an install from disk 1 only is possible. Sadly it is not. It requires about 400 GB from disk 2 no matter how minimal you try to make it. My disk 2 contains the following and the install needs everything except languages:

     

    AdditionalEssentials.pkg

    AdditionalSpeechVoices.pkg

    AddressBook.pkg

    Automator.pkg

    BrazilianPortuguese.pkg

    BSD.pkg

    Danish.pkg

    Dutch.pkg

    Finnish.pkg

    French.pkg

    German.pkg

    iCal.pkg

    iChat.pkg

    Italian.pkg

    iTunes.pkg

    Japanese.pkg

    Java.pkg

    Korean.pkg

    Mail.pkg

    MediaFiles.pkg

    MigrationAssistant.pkg

    Norwegian.pkg

    OxfordDictionaries.pkg

    Safari.pkg

    SimplifiedChinese.pkg

    Spanish.pkg

    Swedish.pkg

    TraditionalChinese.pkg

     

    Have you considered upgrading to Leopard? Here is my general upgrading advoce:

     

    OS numbers and names

    OS X 10.4.x - Tiger

    OS X 10.5.x - Leopard

    OS X 10.6.x - Snow Leopard

    OS X 10.7.x - Lion

    OS X 10.8.x - Mountain Lion

     

    More about Macs

    The Apple History site has specifications for every Mac ever produced: http://www.apple-history.com/

     

    Upgrade to Leopard

    Those wishing to upgrade to Leopard should be aware that install disks can be expensive unless you contact Apple. Details: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-os-x-leopard-prices.html Standard Leopard installers impose several hardware limitations including speed and RAM size but all these restrictions can be overcome. Google for details. Leopard works well at 500 MHz with 1 GB of RAM and many happy users have less than this.

     

    Upgrade beyond Leopard

    OSs beyond OS X 10.5.8 require an Intel processor. If in doubt check this: Click the apple at the top left of your screen and select 'About this Mac'. This will give you your OS number. Then click 'More Info' to see which processor you have. If it says PowerPC you cannot upgrade to Snow Leopard and above. If you have an Intel Mac it is well worth upgrading to Snow Leopard now and then considering other options after that. You can buy Snow Leopard here: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A

     

    Upgrade beyond Snow Leopard

    Information about upgrading Snow Leopard to Lion or Mountain Lion: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256Z/A

     

    Important

    Check that your Mac complies with any requirements. If you are not in the US you should use the Change Country link at the bottom of Apple pages.

  • by Neville Hillyer,

    Neville Hillyer Neville Hillyer Jul 8, 2012 2:26 PM in response to joeuser159
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    Jul 8, 2012 2:26 PM in response to joeuser159

    Is your Mac PPC or Intel?

     

    Is the lack of CD 2 stopping you installing?