IMac Upgrade possible? 10.3 to 10.4 bundle

[coxt]

Greetings, Everyone,

This is my first post. I've read the etiquette and am trying to abide by it. Here's my situation.

I want to upgrade my old iMac from OSX 10.3.9 to OSX 10.4.
I don't have a full retail copy of 10.4
I do have two install disks that say "PowerMac G5; Mac OS version 10.4.4"
These disks came with a machine which is not being used any more.
Is it <possible> to install these on my iMac?

The specs on my iMac are:
PowerPC G3
450mhz processor
256 mb RAM;
20 gb HD
Slot loading DVD player.
I am willing to buy 1 gb of ram if necessary. (Machine has sentimental value)
I am willing to buy a full retail OSX 10.4 install disk off ebay if necessary. (Obviously I'd rather use the ones I already have.)

Many thanks to the collective brain trust,
Tom

 

[fireshot91]

No. Those disks are meant for the PowerMac G5.

Also, mind giving me the disks if you're not going to use 'em?

 

[Sky Blue]

No, you'll need a retail version of 10.4

 

[coxt]

No. Those disks are meant for the PowerMac G5.

Also, mind giving me the disks if you're not going to use 'em?

Thanks for the info. Alas, I can't give them away since they belong to a colleague.

 

[Tallest Skil]

Thanks for the info. Alas, I can't give them away since they belong to a colleague.

So not only was what you were trying to do impossible, it was also illegal.

I see.