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Q: Mac Os version 10.5.2  2Z691-6204-A and 2Z691-6195-A

I bought a new Powerbook G4 Aluminum and these Gray install disks were included so I could install Leopard on a new install.  However, i get the message that they are not for this computer.

 

What computer will these disks install to??

 

What version do i need for my Powerbook??

Thanks a million!!

 

Steve

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 6, 2015 9:54 AM

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Q: Mac Os version 10.5.2  2Z691-6204-A and 2Z691-6195-A

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Apr 6, 2015 9:56 AM in response to SHartz
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    Apr 6, 2015 9:56 AM in response to SHartz

    1. The Intel Mac they originally shipped with.

    2. A retail DVD not meant for a specific Mac model.

     

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  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Apr 6, 2015 10:23 AM in response to SHartz
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    Apr 6, 2015 10:23 AM in response to SHartz

    If the seller supplied the disks as part of teh deal and dsaid they would work, I'd have a chat with him about the misrepresentation.

     

    A full retail install 10.5 disk looks like this:

     

    leopard_disk.jpg

     

    and does not say "Updater."

  • by SHartz,

    SHartz SHartz Apr 7, 2015 5:49 PM in response to Niel
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    Apr 7, 2015 5:49 PM in response to Niel

    Neil, what Mac do these install disks work with?

     

    Thanks!

     

    Steve

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Apr 7, 2015 5:54 PM in response to SHartz
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    Apr 7, 2015 5:54 PM in response to SHartz

    The iMac or Mac mini model that they originally shipped with.

     

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  • by SHartz,

    SHartz SHartz Apr 7, 2015 6:08 PM in response to Niel
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    Apr 7, 2015 6:08 PM in response to Niel

    Dear  Neil,  another question if i might...

     

    I have  Powerbooks G4 1.67 and 1.25 aluminums and recently installed a PCMCIA  to Expresscard adapter into the cardbus  slot. Fits perfectly.   I then inserted an Expresscard USB 3.0 adapter into that Pcmcia adapter.  I have power to the Expresscard as a USB fan works great when plugged in. However, when I plug a small USB 3.0  Monster SSD into the Expresscard USB 3.0 plug, or a USB 2.0 flash drive,  I get no activity on the Monster drive or the flash drive.

     

    goal:  I am hoping to get USB 3.0 speed (even partial) or at least USB 2.0 ++  for a small USB 3.0 flash drive or the Monster drive  plugged into the USB 3.0 Expresscard port. .  Seems I need a driver...??  I tried the available Sonnet driver and the Lacie driver.  They seemed to install from the installer, but are specific for Sonnet USB 3.0 cards and their peripherals, I guess.  Same with Lacie.  And I believe they are designed (despite installing on my PPC) for Intel machines.  I then tried the GenericUSBXHCI.kext, but again works with Intel chips.  Can you visualize a way to let my Powerbook PPC  'see' the Expresscard and use it? 

    Thanks a million!

    I figured you would know if anyone did...

     

    Steve