What is the latest version of Mac OSX that can be used on a PowerPC G5 iMac? And if it is 10.5, where to get it?

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What is the latest version of Mac OSX that can be used on a PowerPC G5 iMac? And if it is 10.5, where to get it?

This iMac is running 10.4.11 and I would like to update it. The packaging on my Snow Leopard disc from a more recently purchased MacBook says it does not support PowerPC chipset machines. Can't find much info about 10.5 and it is not offered on the Mac.com download pages I have seen so far.

Is it worth the bother and where can I find OSX that is out-of-date but newer than what I amrunning?

Posted on Jan 13, 2013 4:05 PM

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steve359

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Jan 13, 2013 4:08 PM in response to Cruzer54

10.5 is highest.

eBay, Amazon, etc. Could be as high as $200.

Be sure to avoid torrent downloads. Those sell illegal multi-copies, and add little surprises that report your system contents to the torrent -seller.

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steve359

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Jan 13, 2013 5:41 PM in response to Cruzer54

This post has a picture of the disk you shoud get: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4702998?answerId=20904343022#20904343022

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