[Cube] Newer OS X for Cube

[Bill Fox]

I believe that 10.3 (Panther) was the last Mac OS X that with a  
Classic disc. You need to buy the full retail version, not borrow a  
system disc that came with another computer unless it is an identical  
model. For example, Amazon.com has used Panther discs <http:// 
www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0000E6NK9/ 
ref=sr_1_olp_14/002-9831811-1127257? 
ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1177109512&sr=8-14> as does eBay. I am sure  
there are other resellers of Panther.

However, if you have a Mac OS 9.x full install disc, you can use it  
with 10.4.x Tiger. I am running 10.4.9 and 10.4.9 Server on my Cube  
with Mac OS X 9.2 running as well.

You might also install Classic with 10.1 that you have and use a full  
retail Mac OS X 10.4.x disc to upgrade to Tiger with Classic.

Bill

On Apr 20, 2007, at 10:44 AM, Peter Wigglesworth wrote:

> I am a new user of the Cube having been given it as an upgrade to  
> an ancient Power Mac
> I would like to run a newer version of OS X on it than the 10.1  
> disc I have that came in the box with it.
> (10.1 refuses to recognise USB memory cards and plugs when inserted  
> that should shew on the desk top - So I have the old computer  
> connected by ADSL cable and read them thru that - CLUNKY OR WHAT!)
> Problem... I am in England and the Cube is not connected to the  
> Internet. The only internet connection I have is through a Windaz  
> XP PC thing, which is really useful for e mails.
>
> Can any one mail me or point me towards a supplier of a CD  
> containing  an operating system 10.3 or better that includes  
> classic which I use for Art and Design software.
>
> I have borrowed a genuine disc of OS 10.4 that came with an i book  
> G4 but that refuses to load on the cube - Any suggestions?
>
> Believe me it is an absolute desert in the UK for Mac unless you  
> open your wallet a very long way.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance
>
> PW - London England