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you can't open the application 'Read before you install itunes because it is not supported by this architecture

i bought a Mac G5 iTunes isn't on it I know it's suppose to be pre downloaded on it but it's not tried to install off iTunes.com And got this message(

you can't open the application 'Read before you install itunes because it is not supported by this architecture

PowerMac, Not sure what operating system new

Posted on Jun 3, 2015 12:21 PM

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Jun 3, 2015 1:18 PM in response to Jaybuch

The only iTunes at apple now is to new to run on a G5, but the new version is terrible anyway. 🙂


At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac.


Then click on More Info>Hardware and report this upto but not including the Serial#...


Hardware Overview:


Machine Name: Mac mini

Machine Model: PowerMac10,1

CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.2)

Number Of CPUs: 1

CPU Speed: 1.42 GHz

L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB

Memory: 512 MB

Bus Speed: 167 MHz

Boot ROM Version: 4.8.9f1

Jun 3, 2015 10:23 PM in response to BDAqua

Model Name: Power Mac G5 Model Identifier: PowerMac7,3 Processor Name: PowerPC G5 (3.0) Processor Speed: 2 GHz Number Of CPUs: 2 L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 1 GHz Boot ROM Version: 5.1.8f7 Serial Number (system): G8*****QPM Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-000D93C5601E


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you can't open the application 'Read before you install itunes because it is not supported by this architecture

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