Installing Tiger....Again

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Ok so I am in the market for a PowerMac

Assuming I get one that comes with Panther, can I use the Tiger discs that came with my Macbook? I didn't know if that was a user violation of not.
 

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No it will not work, for two reasons. First you have an Intel system and you are looking at PPC system. Second the install disk that come with system is geared for that model. So you will have to purchase a retail copy of Tiger to install on the PPC system (PowerMac).
 

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First it's against Apples EULA. It can only be installed on one machine at a time unless you own a Family Pack.

The second thing is the Install DVD that comes with any Mac is for that exact model only. It will not install on a different model Mac.

And Thirdly, the DVD that comes with an Intel Mac will not work with a Power PC Mac. Power PC is a totally different architecture.
 

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