Leopard Drop-In DVD in New iMac bought on Launch Day.

terkwong · Oct 26, 2007, 08:48 PM

good news for everyone considering to buy a mac before they start shipping them pre-installed! separate install DVDs!!! this is mine which came in the 24" imac.

explodingboy · Oct 26, 2007, 09:56 PM

Theoretically, of course, if I was to buy a new iMac tomorrow would I be able to use the drop-in install disk on my MBP?

Help! · Oct 26, 2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by explodingboy

Theoretically, of course, if I was to buy a new iMac tomorrow would I be able to use the drop-in install disk on my MBP?

Usually the disks that come with computers are tied to that specific model.

Eidorian · Oct 26, 2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Help!

Usually the disks that come with computers are tied to that specific model.

It won't matter for the drop in disc.

I still suggest that you purchase a separate license for Leopard and/or family pack.

terriyaki · Oct 26, 2007, 11:22 PM

What are the differences between the drop-in disks that come with newly ordered Macs and regular single user license discs?

(I just ordered an iMac online (so I'll be getting a drop-in disc) and I was just wondering that if in the future, if I ever have to flatten and reinstall would I need to install Tiger first and then use the drop-in disc or can I just use the drop-in disc as if it were a regular single user license Leopard disc?)

Eidorian · Oct 26, 2007, 11:24 PM

There's a chance the Drop-in disc will look for a previous installation of Tiger.

I've heard varying reports from previous versions. I've clean installed using my Tiger Drop-In disc on a Power Mac G3 since I had a site license.

mchendricks · Oct 26, 2007, 11:28 PM

My dad got a new imac tonight, so I tried his drop in Leopard DVD with a MDD 867 PPC Mac (1.75 GB Ram, ATI 9600 Pro) and it hung the system. I tried it with a freshly formatted drive, but the installer says you need 10.4 installed on the volume. I also tried it with another drive with 10.4.10 installed, but it hosed the OS on that drive (lucky I didn't use my primary drive!). I may try again in the next day or two.

Yes, I know I need to buy it, but I want to test it to make sure it runs okay with my system before upgrading.

Mike

Coca-Cola · Oct 27, 2007, 12:07 AM

I have been waiting years for this. Good bye PowerBook! Good bye iBook! Anybody interested in my two laptops. I can't wait to use my wireless keyboard and mouse! 20 inches of sweet real estate. Awesome.

joeshell383 · Oct 27, 2007, 02:03 AM

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terriyaki macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver	What are the differences between the drop-in disks that come with newly ordered Macs and regular single user license discs? (I just ordered an iMac online (so I'll be getting a drop-in disc) and I was just wondering that if in the future, if I ever have to flatten and reinstall would I need to install Tiger first and then use the drop-in disc or can I just use the drop-in disc as if it were a regular single user license Leopard disc?) __________________ it's not a cab, my friend, i promise you.

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Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	There's a chance the Drop-in disc will look for a previous installation of Tiger. I've heard varying reports from previous versions. I've clean installed using my Tiger Drop-In disc on a Power Mac G3 since I had a site license. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 chobimaru Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

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Coca-Cola macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: WA	I just ordered a 20" inch iMac! I have been waiting years for this. Good bye PowerBook! Good bye iBook! Anybody interested in my two laptops. I can't wait to use my wireless keyboard and mouse! 20 inches of sweet real estate. Awesome. __________________ 12-inch Powerbook 867, Rev a iPod,

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Oct 26, 2007, 09:56 PM	#2
explodingboy macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	Theoretically, of course, if I was to buy a new iMac tomorrow would I be able to use the drop-in install disk on my MBP?

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mchendricks macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central Florida	My dad got a new imac tonight, so I tried his drop in Leopard DVD with a MDD 867 PPC Mac (1.75 GB Ram, ATI 9600 Pro) and it hung the system. I tried it with a freshly formatted drive, but the installer says you need 10.4 installed on the volume. I also tried it with another drive with 10.4.10 installed, but it hosed the OS on that drive (lucky I didn't use my primary drive!). I may try again in the next day or two. Yes, I know I need to buy it, but I want to test it to make sure it runs okay with my system before upgrading. Mike

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