DLing the OS using a disc from another computer

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I have a powerbook g4 and I am trying to update my os to 10.4. A friend of mine has a startup disc for an imac g5, but when I try to download tiger off of that, I get an error message that reads : "Cannot install this software on this PC". Is there any way to bypass this? What exactly is it that is preventing me from dling it? Is it a security feature on the dvd that could be passed by sticking the dvd on an ipod and dling from there or what?
 
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It's for the imac that's why. You have to have the universal disks. That's one reason why they do that to prevent OS from being passed around illegally.
 
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sursuciofla said:
It's for the imac that's why. You have to have the universal disks. That's one reason why they do that to prevent OS from being passed around illegally.
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but can it be done?
 
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Nope and it is illegal. Purchase your own Tiger discs

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