You have to get OSX specific to for your computer. Meaning, you have to get a general OSX disk. Apple has changed he way that they issue software after 10.2. Even though you may have OSX for an Imac, it's not going to work on your cube because of how the settings are. So you're going to have to invest $100 for 10.4 --- On Fri 04/20, Peter Wigglesworth < pw at tr3a.co.uk > wrote: From: Peter Wigglesworth [mailto: pw at tr3a.co.uk] To: cube at listserver.themacintoshguy.com Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:44:32 +0100 Subject: [Cube] Newer OS X for Cube I am a new user of the Cube having been given it as an upgrade to an <br>ancient Power Mac<br>I would like to run a newer version of OS X on it than the 10.1 disc I <br>have that came in the box with it.<br>(10.1 refuses to recognise USB memory cards and plugs when inserted that <br>should shew on the desk top - So I have the old computer connected by <br>ADSL cable and read them thru that - CLUNKY OR WHAT!)<br>Problem... I am in England and the Cube is not connected to the <br>Internet. The only internet connection I have is through a Windaz XP PC <br>thing, which is really useful for e mails.<br><br>Can any one mail me or point me towards a supplier of a CD containing <br>an operating system 10.3 or better that includes classic which I use for <br>Art and Design software.<br><br>I have borrowed a genuine disc of OS 10.4 that came with an i book G4 <br>but that refuses to load on the cube - Any suggestions?<br><br>Believe me it is an absolute desert in the UK for Mac unless you open <br>your wallet a very long way.<br><br>Thanks for your help in advance<br><br>PW - London England<br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Cube mailing list<br>Cube at listserver.themacintoshguy.com<br>http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/cube<br><br>Listmom is trying to clean out his closets! Vintage Mac and random stuff:<br> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmacguy1984<br> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!