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  1. Baumachon

    Installing Mac OS tiger using a newer Mac, to

    Hey guys, I am trying to install Tiger to an SSD, for my Graphite G4. It is currently having display issues, can’t get anything to show on screen. It boots and chimes though. I was wondering if I could use one of my other working macs to install tiger to the SSD and then replace it in the G4. I...
    • Baumachon
    • Thread
    • apple clean display issues graphite install to ssd legacy mac os tiger powermac g4 powerpc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac OS X Tiger (10.4)
  2. Ryan Bremer

    iTunes 10.6.3 will never die!

    iTunes 10.6.3 still works great as of now. iTunes Store works Previews of music videos work iTunes Radio works You can browse podcasts You can also browse movies Same with apps iTunes U works too :) Buying movies/songs on iTunes doesn't work however, it says that you need to upgrade your...
    • Ryan Bremer
    • Thread
    • itunes itunes 10.6.3 mac os 10.5 mac os x mac os x 10.5 mac os x leopard mac os x leopard 10.5.8 powerpc ppc
    • Replies: 93
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  3. PowerPCFan

    [POLL] Is doing this dangerous?

    Just if you’re curious, I don’t do this, I was the curious one and wanted to know other people’s thoughts on this questionable thing. Edit: here's an image of what I was picturing when I said "Right next to where you sleep" (image generated by Kapwing AI)
  4. Yumiko Noua

    Driver audio openbsd macppc (imac g3)

    Someone know if there is a driver audio for internal/external microphone and internal/external audio? i hope someone know, thanks in advance.
  5. Yumiko Noua

    Perfect discord client for openbsd 7.3 powerpc aka macppc [guide]

    WARNING: The use of this client can make your account terminated(is really low the possibility, but still.) use this guide at your own risk! Hello! i recently found a discord alternative client with the name "abaddon" and i asked myself "can i build/compile it on my imac g3 with openbsd?" well...
  6. xnthvtc

    Power Mac G4 MDD Input and Installation Issues

    I have a Power Mac that I'm trying to install an OS on, but for some reason every time I boot into one of my many install disks, it either stalls and then displays an icon of a ripped folder, or shows me a loading screen indefinitely. (The latter happens mostly with 10.x versions) So my...
  7. vmflame

    PowerMac G4 / 3 Beeps on startup

    I received today my PowerMac G4. I tried installing Mac OS 9, I received a message that Installation is complete and computer is ready to restart. Then I restarted a computer and I heard 3 beeps holy sh*t. I have no idea what to do. Can someone help please? Thanks!
    • vmflame
    • Thread
    • apple applepowermacintoshg4 macintosh macos9 macosclassic power powermacg4 powermacintoshg4 powerpc powerpcg4
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  8. M

    ITG2 (In The Groove 2) On PowerPC Macs

    I love playing Stepmania a lot on my iMac G3 600, but I want something that is more ITG2 themed, but the problem is, the themes I tried were glitchy and barely working because of the mac compatibility with themes. So, Is there someone who can make a stepmania based ITG2 G3 port that works like...
  9. cellularmitosis

    Developing for Tiger and Leopard / PowerPC (a devlog)

    I thought I'd start a thread about how to develop applications for PowerPC Macs running Tiger and Leopard, as I learn to do so. (I know there is a programming-specific sub-forum here, but that's really oriented towards modern macOS / iOS development, so I figured this sub-forum is a better fit...
  10. tevion5

    Resolved Can't authorize iTunes 10 on Leopard?

    Hi folks, just recently I reset my 5 authorised devices for my new M2 Pro mini. I've since picked up a 1st gen iPad in beautiful condition and wanted to set it up for sync with my Power Mac G5 running Leopard. However when I go to authorise iTunes (to add purchased music, apps etc) I get stuck...
    • tevion5
    • Thread
    • authorise authorize itunes leopard powerpc
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  11. Yumiko Noua

    what i'm wrong with xorg.conf imac g3 openbsd?

    Hello, i think i'm wrong something.. i try using this configuration https://gist.github.com/AdrianKoshka/c6c4a7718de43f6708711c7664e70aa0 but don't work.. because openbsd 7.2 say: no screen(s) found. What i can do for fix/resolve this? Thanks in advance!
  12. useydess

    Can't run Mac OS Game on OS X Tiger in Classic mode

    I've been having a issue with a game i got for my PowerPC mac, its made for Mac OS 8.5 or better however when i attempt to run/install it on OS X 10.4.11 with Classic mode i get a error saying "That application or control panel is not supposed by Classic" any idea how to get past this?
  13. B S Magnet

    Mac2K: The Years’ 2038 and 2040 Problems

    Mac2K: The Years’ 2038 and 2040 Problems WikiPost struck: 31 January 2023 Last edited: 31 January 2023 OVERVIEW For folks who use PowerPC and even Intel Macs (prior to, say, macOS 10.15 Catalina), it’s never too soon or too late to start planning for the impending, dual Y2K-like hard limits...
    • B S Magnet
    • Thread
    • 32-bit hfs+ intel mac os 9 mac os x macos posix powerpc y2k38 y2k40
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  14. B S Magnet

    Your free [acquisitions/electronics recycling/dumpster dive] finds: PowerPC Macs edition

    This thread is for PowerPC Macs you’ve either been given for free; found for free; rescued (again, for free) from an electronics recycler; or best yet, a dumpster-dive find. (I’ve also started a parallel thread on the Early Intel Macs forum for found Macs of the Intel variety). Over the years...
    • B S Magnet
    • Thread
    • free finds powerpc rehabilitation reuse upcycling
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  15. M

    Forkbomb Podcast episode with Wicknix! and talk about iChat AV

    Greetings Everyone! @pipetogrep and I recorded an episode with @wicknix the resident browser extraordinairem author of InterWebPPC , SpiderWeb, ArcticFox and others! We discussed several topics revolving web browsers , Linux on PPC and video chatting over the internet with iChat AV on Leopard...
    • Melchieor
    • Thread
    • ichat leopard linux on powerpc powerpc web browser
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  16. macpro5

    PowerBook Rasberry Pi Conversion

    A Rasberry Pi inside a PowerBook G4? Is this even possible? I have a 2004 1GHz PowerBook 17” and after trying Leopard, Linux, and Sorbet Leopard, I’m hoping to give my aging Mac a brain transplant. I’m having trouble finding wiring diagrams for the keyboard/ trackpad and display. It is my...
  17. pipetogrep

    Modern Git For Tiger And Leopard

    Sometimes you just need Git but you don't want to go through the hassle of compiling it on MacPorts. So here it is! http://macintoshgarden.org/apps/modern-git-tiger-and-leopard It's Git for Tiger and Leopard packaged using the "port mpkg git" command. I added the parts of the MacPorts...
  18. pipetogrep

    Soundflower for PowerPC Now On The Garden

    It turns out finding old Sowndflower releases for PowerPC was a royal pain in the arse. I had to get them from the wayback machines's backup of the old Google Code archive (which is now down). I figured others may want an easier place to find them so I put the two versions that work with Tiger...
  19. fra9000

    Linux on iMac G3 in 2023 (project review video)

    Hi, Just wanted to share the status of the project I have worked on for some months on trying to get the best possible Linux experience on the iMac G3. I was going to detailed it here in text, but then it was too long so I recorded a video instead! :) Video contents: Hardware specs Project...
    • fra9000
    • Thread
    • antarticaos arcticfox imacg3 linux powerpc
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  20. Yumiko Noua

    void linux: xorg.conf for imac g3, possible?

    Hi! happy new year! i hope can someone help me.. i'll search everywhere for this xorg.conf but nothing.. no one say how to configure etc... so.. can someone help me please? thanks in advance :)
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