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Make sure your hardware can run Mac OS X Version 10.4 Tiger
Mac OS X Version 10.4 requires a Macintosh with:
- PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor
- Built-in FireWire
- At least 256MB of physical RAM
- A built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card supported by your computer
- At least 3.0 GB of available space on your hard drive; 4GB of disk space if you install XCode 2 developer tools
- DVD drive for installation (get CD media for $9.95)
Note: Mac OS X does not support processor upgrade cards. The amount of disk space required depends on your computer and the way you are installing Mac OS X.
Verify your hardware is supported from the list below.
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 Power Mac G5 |
 PowerBook G4 (12, 15, 17-inch aluminum series) |
 Mac mini |
 eMac (ATI graphics) |
 iBook (12.1" & 14.1") |
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 Power Mac G4 (Dual Processor) |
 PowerBook G4 (DVI Video) |
 iMac G5 |
 eMac |
 iBook (FireWire) iBook SE (FireWire) |
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 Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver) |
 PowerBook G4 (400,500,550,667) |
 iMac (flat panel) |
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 Power Mac G4 Cube |
 PowerBook G3 (FireWire) |
 iMac (slot loading) |
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 Power Mac G4 |
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 Power Mac G3 |