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Q: I have a 2007 G4 desktop currently running OS 10.4.1 and need to know what MAC OS this computer is able to upgrade to?

I have a 2007 MAC G4 desktop currently running OS 10.4.1 and need to know which newer MAC OS this computer is able to upgrade to an how to get it?

Thanks,

Ricardobandini

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4.1), 1 gig of RAM

Posted on Apr 15, 2016 6:33 PM

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Q: I have a 2007 G4 desktop currently running OS 10.4.1 and need to know what MAC OS this computer is able to upgrade to?

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Apr 15, 2016 6:42 PM in response to ricardobandini
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    Apr 15, 2016 6:42 PM in response to ricardobandini

    A 2007 Mac isn't a G4. Choose About this Mac from the Apple menu and check the processor.


    If it's a PowerPC Mac, buy a retail Mac OS X 10.5 DVD from a source such as Amazon or eBay.

    If it's a Core Duo Mac, click here, install the DVD, and run Software Update.

    If it's a Core 2 Duo or better Mac, upgrade it as if it was a Core Duo Mac, and once done, if desired, open the Mac App Store and try downloading El Capitan. If you get told that it's incompatible with your computer, go to the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion 10.7.


    Mac OS X 10.7 and newer don't support PowerPC software such as Microsoft Office 2004. If you upgrade the OS, back up the computer first.


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  • by theratter,

    theratter theratter Apr 15, 2016 6:45 PM in response to ricardobandini
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    Apr 15, 2016 6:45 PM in response to ricardobandini

    There is no 2007 G4. The last of that line was in June 2004 when the G5s were released. In 2007 there was a Mac Pro, an iMac, and a Mac Mini. Those are the only desktop Macs. They were able to run Snow Leopard. Depending on just what you have it may be able to run Lion 10.7.5.

  • by ricardobandini,

    ricardobandini ricardobandini Apr 15, 2016 7:20 PM in response to Niel
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    Apr 15, 2016 7:20 PM in response to Niel

    Thanks Neil,

    It's actually a Dual 1 GHz Power PC G4 so I guess I should find the Mac OS X 10.5 DVD and go that route.

    Do you think I get up to an OS 10.7?

    Thanks again,

    Ricardobandini

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Apr 15, 2016 7:23 PM in response to ricardobandini
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    Apr 15, 2016 7:23 PM in response to ricardobandini

    It can't be upgraded past 10.5.8.

     

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  • by Limnos,

    Limnos Limnos Apr 15, 2016 7:30 PM in response to ricardobandini
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    Apr 15, 2016 7:30 PM in response to ricardobandini

    OSX 10.6 and up are only for Intel Macs, not PPC like your G4.