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1. Sally
   Inactive

   I have OS 10.3.9 (Panther), on a 7-yr old G5. It only has 512 MB DDR SDRAM (and processor is 1.6 Ghz PowerPC G5).

   Starting to run into sites & programs that require 10.4, but I can't find any way to upgrade to 10.4. Can't even get some QuickTime videos to run, but I don't know if that's the same problem or something else?

   Can I even put Tiger or Leopard on this machine, or is it too slow/old? I know I can't go to Snow Leopard, because it's Intel and this machine isn't.

   I'd like to keep using this computer for awhile -- but have it run everything. Is there a solution?

   Posted 1 month ago #

2. matt
   LAUG BOD

   Hey Sally!

   Thanks so much for posting in the forums. Your G5 is capable of upgrading to both Tiger and Leopard, all the way up to 10.5.8. I would recommend going up to Leopard (10.5) at this point. You'll also need to upgrade the ram in this machine to do so properly. I would recommend going up to at least 2 gigs. Check out macsales.com to find the right ram for your machine.

   The quicktime problems are probably related to the being on 10.3.9 as well.

   However, the forums are for a perk for paid LAUG members, so I'll have to block your account from posting going forward. If you'd like to become a paid member contact Dave Greenbaum at dsg@mac.com , or talk to one of the board members at our next meeting. It is a 10 dollar fee and grants you paid member access for life. Thanks!

   Matt

   Posted 1 month ago #

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