Need help finding the right OS

braveliltoasted · braveliltoasted #1 (**permalink**)

01-08-2010, 07:33 PM

So I have an iMac powerpc g4 running mac os x 10.5.8 and I have a few questions about the os. I would like to completely re-install the entire os and start again from scratch but my computer didn't come with the disc so if I buy a new one, what should I get? I know that my computer won't support snow leopard but what will it support? Also, if I re-install the os, do I need a certain service tag code to register my copy of the OS like you have to on a PC? If so, where do I get this tag code? Thanks for the help fellow Mac lovers!~

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

01-08-2010, 07:43 PM

Leopard is as high as you can go with a PPC Mac. So, you've already gotten as "far" as you can go. As for a serial number, OS X does not use them.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #3 (**permalink**)

01-08-2010, 09:19 PM

And if the machine is running slow consider download Onyx or a similar maintenance utility to give it a good clean. Here is the link:-

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...ties/onyx.html

PS .. the eagle did not last long vansmith and you is dying your hair (and beard) again man!

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #4 (**permalink**)

01-08-2010, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harryb2448

PS .. the eagle did not last long vansmith and you is dying your hair (and beard) again man!

Looks like a Younger & Friskier "Vansmith"!

- Nick

hughvane · hughvane #5 (**permalink**)

01-08-2010, 10:38 PM

That's a 5 o'clock shadow, not dye!

toMACsh · toMACsh #6 (**permalink**)

01-09-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harryb2448

And if the machine is running slow consider download Onyx or a similar maintenance utility to give it a good clean. Here is the link:

Harry, that link is for the latest version, which requires Snow Leopard. The OP states OS as Leopard.

I tried about five sites the other day for Leopard compatible versions (3 of them, to be precise) and all the downloads timed out in about 10 seconds!

the8thark · the8thark #7 (**permalink**)

01-09-2010, 11:56 AM

Download Onyx from the actual developers site. And versions for every OS X are there.

Titanium Software

vansmith · vansmith #8 (**permalink**)

01-09-2010, 12:19 PM

Reading over the post again, I wonder why it is that you want to "start over." Is there something wrong with your setup as-is? Re-installing the OS to solve a problem should be a last resort. I do think that you should have an install disc though so it might be wise to contact Apple and ask if you can get a restore disc shipped to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harryb2448

PS .. the eagle did not last long vansmith and you is dying your hair (and beard) again man!

The eagle was part of a joke for a specific thread. Here's the thread. And yes, I have put up a more life like picture of yours truly. It is indeed a 5 o'clock shadow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigoo3

Looks like a Younger & Friskier "Vansmith"!

I like that a more life like picture makes me look younger. I'm still trying to figure out how I look friskier though...

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #9 (**permalink**)

01-09-2010, 05:07 PM

The Onyx 2.1.3 link at Apple states it is for both PowerPC and Intel.

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braveliltoasted #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 25, 2009 Posts: 11 Mac Specs: iMac Power PC G4 10.5.8	01-08-2010, 07:33 PM So I have an iMac powerpc g4 running mac os x 10.5.8 and I have a few questions about the os. I would like to completely re-install the entire os and start again from scratch but my computer didn't come with the disc so if I buy a new one, what should I get? I know that my computer won't support snow leopard but what will it support? Also, if I re-install the os, do I need a certain service tag code to register my copy of the OS like you have to on a PC? If so, where do I get this tag code? Thanks for the help fellow Mac lovers!~
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Member Since: Jan 27, 2007 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 5,658 Mac Specs: 17 inch 2 GHz C2D imac (5,1) with 3GB DDR2 RAM, X1600 (128MB memory) GPU - OSX 10.6.3	01-09-2010, 11:56 AM Download Onyx from the actual developers site. And versions for every OS X are there. Titanium Software
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harryb2448 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,095 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	01-09-2010, 05:07 PM The Onyx 2.1.3 link at Apple states it is for both PowerPC and Intel.
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