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Specs

  • iBook G4
  • Machine Model: PowerBook6,7
  • CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.5)
  • CPU Speed: 1.33 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Boot ROM Version: 4.9.3f0

Graphics

  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9550
  • Chipset Model: ATY,M12
  • VRAM (Total): 32 MB
  • Device ID: 0x4e56
  • Revision ID: 0x0080
  • ROM Revision: 113-xxxxx-117

10.4 Tiger

  • Essential System Software with nothing else selected requires CD1 and CD2 at a minimal 1)

Notes

  • :!: Booting macOS 2) from OpenFirmware or Options-key-hold boot menu causes corrupted graphics 3)
  • :!: Requires USB mouse for install 4)
  • :?: If internal HDD is formatted Unix File System (not Mac OS Extended), Disk Utility has a long delay when started from LiveCD installer

Fan Speed

Other OS

Sorbet Leopard

boot usb0/disk@1:3,\System\Library\CoreServices\BootX
1)
X11 needs CD3
2)
any media Internal HDD, USB, CD
3)
CD boot with C key is fine
4)
touchpad isn't native-supported 10.4; works on 10.4.11 and Sorbet Leopard
5)
runs surprisingly snappy and useful for a macOS LiveUSB
6)
the restore from image option in CCC didn't work; had high resource load trying to mount 5+ minutes
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