pmgraph

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Q: Mac OS X 10.4 .6

Does Mac OS X 10.4.6 work on a Power PC G4? Or, do I have to stick with an older version like Mac OS X 10.4 M9640Z/A?

Posted on Jul 30, 2016 2:28 PM

I have this question too

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A:

Depending on the model specification and year identification of the

PowerPC G4 you have, the system you suggest may be topped out.

{In your other post, your 450GHz Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics is noted.}

Original OS Mac OS 8.6 (Mac OS ROM 2.5.1)

Later OS Mac OS 9.0

Maximum OS Mac OS X 10.4.11

If the Tiger install disc is grey or machine specific, you

may need to try & locate an official retail version Tiger

& then update the installed system to last step 10.4.11.

This system may have a better chance at using wi-fi card

and perhaps work better due to drivers for WPA.

In any event...

Good luck & happy computing!

Posted on Jul 30, 2016 5:00 PM

Q: Mac OS X 10.4 .6

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by Niel,

Niel Jul 30, 2016 2:41 PM in response to pmgraph
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Jul 30, 2016 2:41 PM in response to pmgraph

The OS version itself will, but any full installers for that specific version are machine-specific and won’t. You need to start from an earlier OS or 10.5 and then update to the desired one.

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K Shaffer Jul 30, 2016 5:00 PM in response to pmgraph
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Jul 30, 2016 5:00 PM in response to pmgraph

Depending on the model specification and year identification of the
PowerPC G4 you have, the system you suggest may be topped out.

{In your other post, your 450GHz Power Mac G4 AGP Graphics is noted.}

Original OS    Mac OS 8.6 (Mac OS ROM 2.5.1)
Later OS    Mac OS 9.0
Maximum OS    Mac OS X 10.4.11

If the Tiger install disc is grey or machine specific, you
may need to try & locate an official retail version Tiger
& then update the installed system to last step 10.4.11.

This system may have a better chance at using wi-fi card
and perhaps work better due to drivers for WPA.

In any event...
Good luck & happy computing!
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pmgraph Jul 31, 2016 5:08 AM in response to Niel
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Jul 31, 2016 5:08 AM in response to Niel

I thought about that and just wanted to be sure. I need to stick to a retail version that would work on any machine that is listed under the system requirements. Thank you for your help.
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by pmgraph,

pmgraph Jul 31, 2016 5:16 AM in response to K Shaffer
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Jul 31, 2016 5:16 AM in response to K Shaffer

Thanks you for your response. I have to go this route because the wi-fi card I have installed will not work with my AT&T Uverse gateway. So, if I upgrade the system software I will be able to use the USB wireless adapter to access the internet since they work with systems no earlier than 10.4. At least that is what I am shooting for. I just want to make sure I get the right version of the OS X 10.4. I am checking all options to keep this as inexpensive as possible.
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by rccharles,

rccharles Jul 31, 2016 1:53 PM in response to pmgraph
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Jul 31, 2016 1:53 PM in response to pmgraph

You could use a wifi access point: ethernet to a wifi.

I think this is such a device.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1079083&gclid=CjwKEAjww_a 8BRDB-O-OqZb_vRASJAA9yrc5Z8W7bpGM06C3Dtx…

another
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0ED-0005-000H2&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleA dwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-…
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