Apple won’t recommend Leopard for G4 PowerPCs
As anticipation builds towards the now imminent release of Leopard, the next iteration of OS X, many users may be wondering if their technology can handle the powerful new OS. Apple just updated the recommended minimum system requirements for those considering an upgrade to Leopard, ruling out older 800 Mhz G4 Power PCs .
Originally Apple held that Leopard would require, “an Intel processor or a PowerPC G4 (800MHz or faster) or G5 processor.” However, Apple changed its stance on the grounds that Leopard runs too slowly on the older G4 models.
Fortunately, Apple hasn’t ruled out the G4 totally, updating its position to, “an Intel processor or a PowerPC G4 (867 MHz or faster) or G5 processor.” Those 67 Mhz must make a world of difference.
According to AppleInsider, this will rule out the models, “800MHz PowerBook G4 (Titanium), 800MHz PowerMac G4 (Quicksilver), 800MHz iMac G4, 800MHz iBook G4, and 800MHz eMac.”
Though these machines “could” theoretically run Leopard, it might be time to considering upgrading if you really are pressed over Leopard. It is noteworthy that earlier iterations of OS X are still far superior to any version of Windows, so keep Panther or Tiger on your G4 and buy something new and shiny for Leopard!
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September 24th, 2007
Going to purchase I new iMac on Oct/01, do I have to fork out another US$129.00 to get LEOPARD to be realease 30 days later? Can sameone tell anything about that?
Thanks
September 25th, 2007
i think you shouldnt get a mac. not because im a pc fan or w.e but for the simple reason that you dont know what you have to buy. You can go on a site like dell (i dont recomend them right now) or mdgdirect. Mayeb tigerdirect, ebay microbytes, or some other pc store. when you buy from them, you can just get xp (vista is kinda crapy right now) and you dont need to buy all those stupid upgrades and dumbas weird releases of all these cats. macs are more expensive for the same thing anyways.
September 25th, 2007
Where are all the “Macs keep their value because you don’t need to buy new ones every 3 years to run the latest software” drones now?
September 25th, 2007
I would be one of those “drones” you’re referring to. They do keep their value, and if you remember, G4′s were in the era of Panther..two operating systems ago. What systems do you know that ran windows 98 that could run XP well, or even consider running Vista? Not a single one. Mind you, G4′s will run Leopard, just not well enough to recommend. If you have a G4, it will run Tiger perfectly as well. There’s no need to even respond to comments about how Dell is better….
To buelldm: There are no need for upgrades or weird released of “cats.” They are not more expensive for the same thing; you pay for more technology (show me the PCs that are coming equipped with wireless N cards, bluetooth, magnetic power cables, and superdrives, and I’ll show you a more expensive PC), as well as a superior operating system.
September 26th, 2007
I can’t believe all of you are believing this rumors bullshit! Thats all it is, RUMORS RUMORS! I am sure the G4 will run nicely on leopard. I have a Digital Audio G4, but also am getting a MDD Mirror door machine with dual 1.25 – Besides, I am not a winbloze fan anyway, and believe fully apple has betrayed its clientele. SHame on Apple and this occursive cult of INTELISTS. Intel inside? hah! Should be powerpc all the way!
A mac user against Intel!
October 7th, 2007
As the 867 Mhz line is now over 5 years old I think OS X’s backward compatibility is nothing short of stellar when compared to what PC owners have had to deal with.
I just retired my 667 Mhz PowerBook for a new machine because after lugging it around where ever I went for 5 years, abusing it for over 14 hours each day, the little bugger’s video chip finally gave way.
Could it have been the the 1,800 battery cycles I put it through? Nah. Must have been the 10,000 hours it spent shacked to a 21″ monitor. Talk about out-living one’s expectations.
October 18th, 2007
you by a MAC your dumb cuz PCs RULE!!!
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leppard ripoff vista os thats always the APLLE way!!
plus! u can build your own from parts cheap MAC i dont think so!!
October 22nd, 2007
@Steven: I think you mean Vista ripped off Tiger (*grin*), but now Leopard is coming
September 25th, 2008
Macs are by far the superior machines. OS X is by far the superior ‘single-shot’ operating system.
If you want to argue that Apple is ripping people off by releasing OS upgrades every three years, let’s look at the cost comparison.
In the UK, Tiger was £50-£60 at launch and Leopard £70-£80. Total possible cost = £140.
To get the premium Vista, the lowest price at launch was £285 and the RRP was £299.00.
I tried the Ultimate version of Vista on my three year old desktop. It is by no means a slouch, but to run Vista with no apps running takes nearly a gigabyte of RAM! The video card was not supported (and still isn’t fully) and the DVD drive was not recognised! The DVD drive! The whole system ground to a halt eventually. I really wanted to like Vista as it would have kept Apple on their toes, but it is utter garbage. I could have bought a PS3 with the money.
If you are upset at operating costs and want to avoid buying new hardware every four or five years, stick Ubuntu on your present desktop. I now run Ubuntu on my desktop and OS X Leopard on a PowerBook G4 and Mac Mini Intel and all three have been stable and without hangs or restarts since they were installed.
April 15th, 2009
their is always a choice, we can get a cheap hardwear and install a good software, buy a license and is not piracy, I am talking about Hackintosh bro.
June 29th, 2010
Well now guess what? You can’t use iTunes with your g4 and your brand new iPhone 4 unless you upgrade to leopard!! If they’re gonna pull that crap they should give you leopard with the iPhone!