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Getting "this software cannot be installed on this computer" error
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevriano" data-source="post: 853446" data-attributes="member: 18605"><p>To answer the RAM question, it should make no difference. Apple don't make RAM they use various sources depending on the machine/costs at time of manufacture, so I'd be amazed if this is the problem.</p><p>I think that the discs are the problem I'm afraid, iMac or not, the Intel ones were only shipped with the machines, they were never available separately, so although the seller says they are the right ones they may not be.</p><p></p><p>Here's a little info I found:</p><p></p><p>Mac OS X v10.4 was initially available in a PowerPC edition, with an Intel edition released beginning at 10.4.6; there is no universal version of the client operating system, although Tiger Server was made available on a universal DVD from version 10.4.7. While Apple shipped the PowerPC edition bundled with PowerPC-based Macs and also sold it as a separate retail box, the only way to get the Intel version was bundled with an Intel-based Mac. However, there were still unofficial places to buy the Intel version such as eBay, although the only Intel discs produced were the gray-colored "restore" DVDs supplied with new Macs that will only install on the model of Mac that they are intended for, unlike the retail DVD that can be used on any Mac supported by Tiger.</p><p>The system requirements of the PowerPC edition are:</p><p>A PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor running at 333 MHz or more</p><p>Built-in FireWire</p><p>At least 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or 1 GB recommended)</p><p>At least 3 GB of available hard disk space; 4 GB of disk space including the Xcode 2 Tools</p><p>DVD drive (CD media exchange was available; offer ended 19 March 2007)</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps, even if it's a bit doom and gloom.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevriano, post: 853446, member: 18605"] To answer the RAM question, it should make no difference. Apple don't make RAM they use various sources depending on the machine/costs at time of manufacture, so I'd be amazed if this is the problem. I think that the discs are the problem I'm afraid, iMac or not, the Intel ones were only shipped with the machines, they were never available separately, so although the seller says they are the right ones they may not be. Here's a little info I found: Mac OS X v10.4 was initially available in a PowerPC edition, with an Intel edition released beginning at 10.4.6; there is no universal version of the client operating system, although Tiger Server was made available on a universal DVD from version 10.4.7. While Apple shipped the PowerPC edition bundled with PowerPC-based Macs and also sold it as a separate retail box, the only way to get the Intel version was bundled with an Intel-based Mac. However, there were still unofficial places to buy the Intel version such as eBay, although the only Intel discs produced were the gray-colored "restore" DVDs supplied with new Macs that will only install on the model of Mac that they are intended for, unlike the retail DVD that can be used on any Mac supported by Tiger. The system requirements of the PowerPC edition are: A PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor running at 333 MHz or more Built-in FireWire At least 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or 1 GB recommended) At least 3 GB of available hard disk space; 4 GB of disk space including the Xcode 2 Tools DVD drive (CD media exchange was available; offer ended 19 March 2007) I hope that helps, even if it's a bit doom and gloom. [/QUOTE]
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