G4 Powerbook

27 Oct 2013 18:28:12

Edward Laine

My son has acquired a G4 Powerbook and wants to re-install the operating system, spec shown below.

Mac OS X
Version 10.4.11
Processor 1.2GHz PowerPC G4
Memory 1.25GB DDR SDRAM

Machine Name iBook G4
Machine Model PowerBook 6.5

He does not have the disks and they are no longer available from Apple. Does anyone have a set he could borrow please? He lives in Salisbury, not far from the Pheasant Inn.

Many thanks

Edward Laine

Re: G4 Powerbook

1 Nov 2013 10:23:21

John Surtees

Edward, I have a G4 powerbook and after looking through my old Mac boxes I find that, yes, I have the Install and Restore disk. You are welcome to borrow it if still needed. I think my Powerbook maybe a little older than the one your son has acquired, but the disk might do the job.

Here are the details of my machine:

Machine Name: PowerBook G4 12"
Machine Model: PowerBook6,2
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1.25 GB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.7.5f1

Re: G4 Powerbook

1 Nov 2013 17:35:50

Edward Laine

Hi John, many thanks for your response. My son thinks he has found a set for now, will let you know if he still needs them. In the meantime, thank you for taking the trouble to reply. Best wishes Edward