[G4] 450 OSX question

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One thing about Apple OS install software:  if it doesn't work, it will tell you at the get-go.  If it installs, it will work.

Nate
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Hal <kastegir at mac.com>
> Um, yes. I do. I have tried to use a Powerbook G4 install CD on a G4  
> tower and had it not work. I've also (unsuccessfully) tried to use a  
> Mac Mini CD on a G4 Tower and had it fail.
> 
> This has been the case on several occasions since I upgraded to OSX  
> back with version 10.1.x.
> 
> -Hal
> 
> On Apr 19, 2007, at 11:25 AM, Philip J Robar wrote:
> 
> >
> > On Apr 19, 2007, at 8:58 AM, Hal wrote:
> >
> >> ... In many cases, system CDs that are made for specific systems  
> >> (like this one) will not install on other systems. They look for  
> >> specific hardware to key the install and will not properly install  
> >> on another system.
> >
> > Do you have any evidence or references to support this assertion?
> >
> > Phil
> >
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