Hi Guys,
I need help! Im not a mac wizard and i need to upgade my software - i cant upgrade anything until i do! I have a G4 PowerPC 1.67GHz 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM. Will i be able to run Leopard? I have been reading through all the other posts and i understand a little but keep reading that i wont be able to run it on this mac?? Is this correct?
Any other info is welcome.
Please speak to me like im stupid!! 😊
Thanks in advance
Kate
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.1)
Hello AireyFairy,
Mac Os x Leopard Disc is not sold by Apple anymore, to buy Os x Leopard Disc you need to check with third paarty websites like Amazon, ebay, etc.
And you will find the System Requirement For installing Os x Leopard in the link below :
Hello AireyFairy,
Mac Os x Leopard Disc is not sold by Apple anymore, to buy Os x Leopard Disc you need to check with third paarty websites like Amazon, ebay, etc.
And you will find the System Requirement For installing Os x Leopard in the link below :
I have also read that if it doesn't say Intel i wont be able to run it... is this correct or can i run? (please see image)
Thanks
Mac OS X 10.5 - Technical Specifications
General requirements
As you have a PowerPC G4 1.67GHz Processor, 512MB RAM which means Mac Os x Leopard can be definitely installed on your Mac.
Kate, you can run Leopard on your G4 but please bear in mind that it will probably cost you more (up to $200) than your old G4 is worth.
You might want to consider using that money towards a newer Mac. 🙂
Thanks for the help guys. Think i may consider getting a new mac, i have just been looking for a disc and the prices are ridiculous!
Thanks again peeps x🙂
Both Leopard and Tiger will run on PPC and Intel.
Snow Leopard and above will only work on Intel.
G3, G4 and G5 are PPC not Intel
BDA often says that he thinks Tiger is better and faster than Leopard.
Leopard on my 733 MHz G4+ is about the same speed as Tiger.
Keep looking for a Leopard install DVD - I am sure you will find one at a reasonable price eventually.
Grey coloured disks only work on the type of Mac it was shipped with - make sure you buy a black retail one.
I suspect you could buy a Mac complete with Leopard install disk for a fraction of the above quoted $200.
The following page says you can buy Leopard install DVDs direct from Apple for $129: http://lowendmac.com/2013/best-mac-os-x-10-5-leopard-prices/
I suspect most people would look at eBay first.
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