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Posted 03 June 2012 - 02:36 PM

As some of you may know I managed to buy myself a Power PC based MacPro a few months ago for $162 (NZ) , it came with a fresh install of Leopard by no OS disc.

I'm a bit of a worrier and I know that one day for some reason or other I will need to be able to reinstall the OS and as this is a Power PC based machine the last version of OS X that will work on it is Leopard (10.5) as from Snow Leopard (10.6) OS X has been Intel only.

I have looked on both EBay and Trademe to try to find a good copy of Leopard but in most cases people are selling (overpriced) family packs or in some cases discs that are scratched and they won't guarantee that it will install. Does anyone in the forums have a copy of Leopard that they no longer require that they would be willing to sell to me for a reasonable price.

I'm not sure how we'd arrange payment since I'm in NZ but I'm sure that we could work something out.

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 03:11 PM

Hmm I am sure I have a copy somewhere, if I can find it I will let you know.
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:30 PM

Thanks Ken
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 05:43 PM

If Ken can't find one, I've definitely got one Jamie.
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 07:29 PM

Hi there

I do have a copy of Snow Leopard MacOSX install DVD. Intel... Is that what you want?

Not sure how to post this to you. But if you want you can have it or borrow it. Whatever suits! Let me know





View PostJamieD, on 03 June 2012 - 02:36 PM, said:

As some of you may know I managed to buy myself a Power PC based MacPro a few months ago for $162 (NZ) , it came with a fresh install of Leopard by no OS disc.

I'm a bit of a worrier and I know that one day for some reason or other I will need to be able to reinstall the OS and as this is a Power PC based machine the last version of OS X that will work on it is Leopard (10.5) as from Snow Leopard (10.6) OS X has been Intel only.

I have looked on both EBay and Trademe to try to find a good copy of Leopard but in most cases people are selling (overpriced) family packs or in some cases discs that are scratched and they won't guarantee that it will install. Does anyone in the forums have a copy of Leopard that they no longer require that they would be willing to sell to me for a reasonable price.

I'm not sure how we'd arrange payment since I'm in NZ but I'm sure that we could work something out.

Cheers

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 08:01 PM

No joy pegi, Jamie's machine requires an earlier version, that what you have.
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 08:13 PM

OK Sorry about the mis-information there. Another time. :blush:
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 08:16 PM

That's ok Pegi, I lot of people get the intel and the power pc chips mixed up
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Posted 04 June 2012 - 04:54 AM

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If Ken can't find one, I've definitely got one Jamie.


Thanks we'll wait and see if Ken can find his copy and if not we'll try to work something out.
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Posted 05 June 2012 - 09:48 PM

How did you go Jamie? Let me know if you need me to bundle it up for shipping across the pond...
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 10:21 AM

Haven't heard from Ken yet... will keep you posted (no pun intended)
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 11:00 AM

Sorry Jamie, been in Sydney on business trip, back in the office tomorrow, I will check my old disk box, and see what's hiding in it
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 11:02 AM

Thanks Ken, there's no rush. Just let me know what you can find and how much you want for it etc.
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Posted 08 June 2012 - 04:51 PM

Any luck Ken ?
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Posted 08 June 2012 - 05:39 PM

Just got back today, Jamie after driving 2300 Kms, so after a nanny nap I will have a peek.
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 04:37 AM

Jamie, I have a copy you are welcome to, there is a problem though as I am in France and it is in Australia.

If you have no luck before November when I get back, just get back to me and I'll choof it off to you.

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Posted 09 June 2012 - 08:38 AM

Thanks if I have no luck before then I'll take you up on that kind offer.
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 04:54 AM

Have you had the chance to see if you have a copy yet Ken?
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 09:04 AM

Sorry Jamie, i wil have a look today, i have been so busy with work, plus i am trying to arrange a surprise holiday away with the wife for her birthday, so my mind has been in other places.


Damn now i have said that Pegi, will be calling me an old romantic :P
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 12:28 PM

No problems Ken, if you can't fit it in today it can wait - family and work have to come first
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