Will Powermac Tiger Version install on imac/powerbook?

[Producer]

I am planning on getting one of the new pathetically enhanced powermacs :) ... Anways I was wondering if it is possible to install the copy of tiger that comes with the computer on my iMac 64 and my powerbook G4 1.67

Thanks

[Silver]

Sure. Apple's OS's never require a serial number.

[Producer]

Thanks for the reply... yes i understand that.. but I remember my powerbook coming with a powerbook version of panther.. I don't think my powermac version would install on it.. so I am wondering if the Powermac comes with a General version of Tiger like the one sold in stores.. or is it a specific one that won't let a person install it on the powerbook...

[confirmed]

the version of Panther that came with our iMac at work only installs on iMacs, probably only that Rev iMac. i think Apple's now doing this on all bundled copies of OS X.

of course, no one knows if this'll be the same with Tiger on the new powermacs, but i'd have to assume it is the same.

[zenatek]

It probably depends on whether or not they have gotten around to making the tiger powermac specific install discs or will they just ship it with the retail copy at the start.

If you get the powermac specific ones, it will most likely not work.

[Placebo]

Originally posted by zenatek
It probably depends on whether or not they have gotten around to making the tiger powermac specific install discs or will they just ship it with the retail copy at the start.

If you get the powermac specific ones, it will most likely not work.
I installed my dad's G4 disks for Jaguar on my old G3 once.

However, with the new 64-bit stuff for the G5s in Tiger, the installer might install a different version depending on your hardware, so once it's installed, it won't work on all computers.

[confirmed]

Originally posted by Placebo
I installed my dad's G4 disks for Jaguar on my old G3 once.

However, with the new 64-bit stuff for the G5s in Tiger, the installer might install a different version depending on your hardware, so once it's installed, it won't work on all computers.

i don't think it's 64-bit code, or any other code for specific machines.. i think, as of Panther, or maybe a bit after Panther's release, it's apple locking an install disk to a specific model of computer, to cut down on piracy.

as a consumer, it's a bit annoying. as an investor, i absolutely agree with this move. (and it's definitely better than serial numbers, or forced registration)

[Jim Paradise]

I'm pretty sure it will work. I've used eMac installer DVD's on other computers such as Powerbooks.