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Le Cormoran

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Q: upgrade power mac g4 firmware to install Tiger or Leopard ?

Hello,

what is the process to install a tiger or a leopard on a Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics) ? is it possible ? What is the minimun firmware release ? if it is possible what is the minimum computer requirement that is needed ?

Thank You.

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5), Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics)

Posted on Jan 25, 2013 4:45 AM

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a brody Jan 25, 2013 5:03 AM in response to Le Cormoran
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Jan 25, 2013 5:03 AM in response to Le Cormoran

Edit, your PowerMac does need a firmware to be updated. Stay tuned! It won't be able to install Leopard. You must use the retail installer described in: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2541
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a brody Jan 25, 2013 5:04 AM in response to Le Cormoran
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Jan 25, 2013 5:04 AM in response to Le Cormoran

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1126
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