It would install on the Mac, but the Mac wouldn't boot properly. Ultimately I had to target disk it to another Mac that was running 10.6.3, run the 10.6.8 updater from there, point it at the MBP, and installed the update. Booted fine after. If you can get the newest Tiger combo updater, you could try installing it from 10.6? Apr 17, 2020 Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Download ISO, DMG Disk Image System Requirement. Remember that Apple released the operating system only in PowerPC editions. The operating system was. Mac OS X 10.4 was a great update and most of the features were changed. Features like file search to improving. Mac OS X Tiger 10.4 ISO has sold several versions that Apple is most excited to sell and head to when it is released. Apple marks the launch of Mac OS X Tagger as one of the best launch systems in its history. There are several aspects that make Mac Mac X Tiger different from other operating systems.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger uses less memory than Leopard, supports Classic Mode on PowerPC Macs, and, unlike Leopard, is supported on G3 Macs, so there are good reasons to install or reinstall it on your old Macs.
Why Tiger Instead of Leopard?
As Apple refines Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and moves closer to the release of 10.6 Snow Leopard, the 10.4 Tiger version of OS X seems destined to fade into computing history. However there are many compelling and unique features in Tiger that make it an ideal or necessary OS on some Macs.
On PowerPC machines, Tiger is the last version of OS X that supports Classic mode, the built-in virtualizer for Mac OS 9 applications. Using Classic mode on a Power Mac G3 or better, it is still possible to run many applications compiled for the original 680×0-based Macs as far back as the 1980s. Some older software or peripherals will only run under OS 9, and Classic mode extends their lifetime. Often a Tiger-based Mac will be a secondary machine repurposed just for this task.
On Intel-based Macs, there are people who stick with Tiger for several reasons. This may be a budgetary decision, since upgrading to Leopard requires obtaining an installer, possibly some application updates, and often adding more RAM. Leopard’s minimum RAM footprint is about twice what Tiger requires. I recommend 1 GB minimum for Leopard on PowerPC Macs and 2 GB minimum on Intel systems – these are twice Apple’s minimum recommendations.
Also (not infrequently), some people just dislike the newer OS in favor of the older version.
On an original Intel-based Mac with a 2 GB RAM limit or a PowerPC G4-based Mac with a limit below 2 GB, the system will perform better under Tiger than with Leopard if you’re running RAM-hungry apps like Final Cut Pro or the Adobe CS suite, because 10.4 leaves more RAM available to applications.
Obtaining an Installer
The ability to install, reinstall, or upgrade to Tiger remains important, but it is increasingly difficult. Mac OS X 10.4 install discs have been discontinued by Apple and are no longer sold at retail. Finding an installer requires buying a new or used copy from a reseller – or borrowing a copy from a friend, consultant, or other Mac user.*
To increase the challenge, there are different versions of the Tiger installer for PowerPC and Intel Macs. Apple never released a Universal Binary of the full installer, instead releasing separate PowerPC and Intel versions. Some later updates were available as Universal Binaries, but not the full OS installers.
Every Mac sold during the Tiger era came bundled with a grey Mac OS X installer DVD. These discs will reinstall the OS on that model of Macintosh, but they may not work with other Macs using the same processor. There is (I’m sure) an underlying consistency to what discs will work with what models based on system architecture, but these relations are often not user discernible. On practical level, it’s usually a trial-and-error process if you don’t have the right disc.
On the PowerPC side, the situation is easier. Apple sold several versions of Tiger at retail, culminating with a 10.4.6 full install DVD. These discs will work on all supported models of PowerPC Macs and are the best ones to have or try to find via resellers. The bundled install discs that came with G4 and G5 Macs do not work across the board on all models – again trial-and-error.
Upgrade Discs
Some PowerPC systems sold during the Mac OS X 10.3 Panther to Tiger transition included a Tiger Upgrade Installer for Macs with Panther already installed on the hard drive. These upgrade discs work with a wider range of Power Macs, but they require an existing Panther install to be present on the system before use. They also usually don’t offer the Full Install or Archive & Install options, just the Upgrade option.
In many cases upgrading (versus replacing) isn’t the ideal method to use, particularly if the older system is cranky and not performing correctly. For more info on this process, see Maintaining Your Macintosh: The Benefits and Possible Pitfalls of Software Updates.
Intel Macs
All Intel Macs came with their own (grey colored) Tiger install DVDs. Apple never sold a Full Installer for Tiger that was Intel-compatible. No need – if you were buying an Intel Mac, you automatically got Tiger, and if you had a PowerPC Mac, you wouldn’t need an Intel-compatible installer (nor could you use it).
This makes sense – until you need to reinstall Tiger on an Intel-based Mac. The original Intel iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and Mac mini models, which came with Tiger from the factory, all use different custom install DVDs. Most systems require their own discs, again hit-or-miss will apply.
I have had luck using the 10.4.10 installer that came with my Mac Pro to reinstall Tiger onto an early MacBook, but a MacBook Pro installer from the same era didn’t work. You do need the original discs – just at the moment (of course) when you can’t find those little envelopes that came bundled with the snazzy Apple cleaning cloth and window stickers you safely saved for future use.
Yes, you know they’re around somewhere….
DVD Copies and CD-Only Macs
Once you find (or borrow) the right installer disc(s), it’s a good idea to make a safety copy for future needs. Note that Apple does not use single-layer DVDs for these discs but rather dual-layer replicated discs, which require a dual-layer DVD-R or DVD+R recorder. Fortunately these drives and media are now commonplace (this was not true in Tiger’s early days). I’ve had good luck duplicating Tiger install DVDs using Apple dual-layer-compatible SuperDrives onto DVD+R DL media via the Copy mode in Roxio Toast software.
Another challenge: Many older G4 and G3 systems are Tiger compatible but only have internal CD-ROM or CD-RW drives. Apple did make CD copies of the Tiger installer available on a trade-in basis for a short time, but these are now very hard to find. The easiest method of (re)installing Tiger on a DVD-less Mac is to boot a DVD-equipped Mac into FireWire Target Disk Mode, connect the two systems via a FireWire cable, then insert the DVD into the newer Mac. The DVD will show up on the older Mac’s desktop, and you can proceed with the install.
As a consultant, I’ve used my laptop in the field many times in this fashion to help upgrade older systems. It’s a fantastically useful feature.
Update: A reader suggested an alternate solution to the DVD-less Mac install dilemma: Using Disk Utility on a DVD equipped Mac, he created a .dmg file of the Tiger install disk. He then restored this image across the network onto a small hard disk partition on the target Mac, selected this Installer Partition as the startup disk, and rebooted. In his own words: “Boom! It worked, and I had a functioning emergency boot partition acting as an OS X Tiger Install DVD. The speed differences were so noticeable, it was astounding!”
This is a clever solution. Restoring to an external FireWire drive would also work, from which you could boot up and install.
Install and Update
Once you have acquired the correct install disc for your model of Macintosh, go ahead and do a Full Install or (if you want to keep your old data) an Archive & Install. Once Tiger is installed onto the Mac, boot off the hard drive and then use Software Update under the Apple Menu or the Apple Software Downloads page to grab the remaining updates to get your system as current as possible. The last release is 10.4.11; you will want this update along with any QuickTime and Security updates and all or most Java and application updates. Typically I just get everything available. Several passes and interim reboots will be required to get all patches – keep checking Software Update until there’s nothing left to grab.
Eventually you will arrive at your Big Cat Destination. At the end of the process (and during), a glass or two of beer or wine may be helpful!
* If you are borrowing the install disc, we are assuming you are legally entitled to have Mac OS X 10.4 on your hardware but don’t have or can’t locate your original installer. Low End Mac does not condone software piracy.
This article was originally published on Adam’s Oakbog website. It has been adapted and reprinted here with his permission.
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Mac OS X 10.4.8 Tiger x86 VMware Installation Guide
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Ever wanted to try out the famous Mac OS X operating system for yourself without getting a mac? Now you can, by using the x86 emulation software VMware Workstation (or Server), and to make it better, on a PC running Windows! Read on for more information:
Ever since Apple made the move to Intel processors, hackers have been trying hard to modify the x86 version of OS X to run on a PC. And, of course, they have indeed succeeded in doing it. Various hackers have released hacked ISO torrents that can be installed on PCs. However, this violates the Apple EULA agreement and there are legal issues with using the ISOs. The legal ways to obtain a copy would be:
1) Become an Apple Developer ($500 membership)
2) Buy a real mac, deactivate the copy of OS X and install it on a PC (this way would be pointless because the whole point is to run OS X without getting a mac). This way also somewhat violates the EULA because the agreement says that you can’t run OS X on non-Apple hardware.
Its best to get a legal copy of the ISO because then you can install the software without worry about malicious software or about the software phoning home.
With that said, lets begin.
System Requirements:
Processor supporting SSE2 or SSE3 instructions (Use CPU-Z for Windows to check)
Windows 2000 or higher/Linux (Mandrake, SUSE, or Red Hat)
6GB minimum hard drive space
DVD-RW drive if you are burning the ISO
Software Requirements:
VMware Server (Free) or VMware Workstation 5 (commercial, recommended) or higher. VMware 6 is recommended. Note: VMware ACE Editions apparently do not work with networking in Mac OS X. Read More Attention Vista users: VMware Workstation 5.5 will not work. You need Workstation 6
Mac OS x86 ISO; For test purposes ONLY, in this guide the «JaS Mac OS X 10.4.8 Intel/AMD SSE2 SSE3 PPF1+PPF2» ISO will be used. Mac specific DVDs cannot be used.
Burning software to burn the ISO to DVD (optional, recommended)
Blank 4.7GB DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW disc (if you are burning)
Daemon Tools or Virtual Clone Drive (if you are not burning the ISO)
Step 1: Install software
Install all the software that is required. VMware is mandatory. If you are going to burn the ISO file to a DVD (recommended), you will need burning software such as NTI CD/DVD Maker or Nero Burning ROM. If you aren’t going to burn the disc, then you will need drive emulation software such as Daemon Tools or Virtual Clone Drive.
Use your favourite burning software to burn the ISO image to DVD. Insert the bruned DVD into your optical drive.
Step 2b: Mount the image (if you are not burning)
Mount the OS x86 DVD ISO file in Daemon Tools or Virtual Clone Drive (You can use Alcohol 120% if you want). You cannot mount the ISO directly in VMware because VMware cannot properly read HFS+ images (thats the format the Mac OS ISO is in)
Note: In this guide, VMware Workstation 6 will be used. VMware Server or Workstation 5 can be used, but Workstation 6 is strongly recommended.
On the home page, click «Create new virtual machine» to bring up the dialog below:
Make sure «Typical» is chosen and click Next
Important Note: If you are installing directly to a physical drive or partition (ignore this tip if you don’t know what this is, its an advanced option) choose the Custom option and when you get to the screen that deals with hard drives, set VMware to access a physical partition or disk
Choose Other as the Guest OS and choose Other for the version. Click Next
Note: There are several Guest OSes that you can choose for Mac OS X. The best are:
Microsoft excel torrent. – Windows NT <--- Works very well – Other , Other – Linux , Other Linux – Other , FreeBSD
Speed-up tip: Store the virtual machine in a partition or hard disk that is separate from the current partition/hard disk that you are currently using. This will make the virtual machine somewhat faster.
Click «Use network address translation (NAT)» if you are using a official legal copy of OS x86 or «Use host-only networking» if you are using a hacked ISO image (for test purposes, of course ? to prevent Mac OS X from registering itself during installation
Choose a disk size (6GB is minimum). If you choose 6GB, you will have 1.5GB of space left after installation for your own programs. Any size is OK as long as you have the hard drive space. Check the «Allocate all disk space now» checkbox (not necessary, but it improves speed). Choose «Split disk into 2GB files» if you are putting the virtual machine on a FAT32 partition. Click Finish and wait till the virtual disk is created.
Click on «Floppy» and click Remove (You don’t need floppies for OS X)
Click on «Memory» and on the right, adjust the memory amount to about half your actual system memory.
Click «CD-ROM (IDE 1…» and on the right, select your virtual image drive/physical drive from the drop-down menu. Click OK to return back to Home. Close VMware Workstation or Server.
If you wish, you can click «Add» to add a USB Controller (not tested)
Step 4: Edit VMware config file
Navigate to the folder where you placed your virtual machine
Add the line: paevm=»true» to the end of the file
Note: For networking in 10.4.8, add the line ethernet0.virtualDev=»e1000″ to the file
Note: Sometimes, the line scsi0.present=»TRUE» won’t work. Change it to scsi0.present=»FALSE». However, on the test machine, this was not required.
Speed-up tip: set the guestOS line to «guestOS = «darwin»
Save the file. The end result should look somewhat like this:
Note: If you make any changes to the virtual machine in the VMware interface after editing the file, all changes will be lost
Step 5: Configure VM BIOS
This is not exactly necessary, but it will make the VM a lot faster
Go back into VMware and click the green triangle to start your machine
Quickly click inside the VM window (this lets you control the VM)
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Use the keyboard and Disable «Legacy Diskette A:»
Go into the Advanced tab >> I/O Device Configuration
Disable all Serial ports, Parallel ports, and Floppy Disk controllers
Press F10 to save and exit. The machine will reboot.
Step 6: Partition/Format the hard drive
If you have mounted the ISO/inserted the DVD, the machine should boot to the DVD. It prompts you to press any key to continue Mac OS X installation. Click inside the screen and press a key to start the installer
Note: If you are using a JaS 10.4.8 image without PPF1, the image will not boot in VMware.
After a long log/script of commands, the friendly installer screen will come up telling you to choose a language. Choose a language and click the Arrow to Continue
The DVD will prepare the installer and the main screen will come up
In Disk Utility, choose your VMware hard drive from the left. In the main area, click the Partition tab
Give the partition a name
Make sure the format is set to «Mac OS Extended (Journaled)»
Click Partition, Partition
Once the process is done, click the red X button to close Disk Utility and relaunch the installer
Note: If you are using a JaS 10.4.8 image that is not patched with PPF2, the new partition will not be usable. Get a new image OR use a previous version image (10.4.7, etc.) to partition.
Choose your newly formatted virtual HD and click Continue again
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The Printer Drivers and the Hardware support are useless. You can install the Language Translations and Additional Fonts if you use a language other than English. You can install X11 if you want to (It lets you run Linux packages). Finally, choose the patch that is right for your CPU (AMD or Intel). Choose everything you need and click Install
At the end, the virtual machine will restart
Note: If you get a Kernel stack error in VMware after installation, ignore it and click OK
After the machine restarts, if all goes well, Mac OS X should boot!
Speed-up tip – After installation, go to SystemLibraryExtensions and delete AppleTPMACPI.kext if it exists
END OF INSTRUCTIONS
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Notes:
Press Ctrl + Alt to toggle between host and guest OS
VMware Tools is currently not available for OS X so you cannot run the VM at high resolutions. Some hackers are working on a way to use the Linux VMware Tools image to install it on OS X
The processor speed is equivalent to that of a low end G3
If you are looking for the speed-up tips and all those other tweaks that were here before, The links to them (now seperate pages) are below:
To get info on how to convert your VM to run natively on your computer, see this guide
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