is it possible to install powerbookg4 OSX on desktopg4

[truck]

i have recently bought a powerbookg4 with osx[10.4] in another country and i want to see how it will run on my desktopg4/450/256ram/80g. it says i can not install on this computer, why???im currently running 9.2-should i format the drives first-wipe everything??i need to do this to see if its worth buying again for 2nd machine??ive tried so many things please help!?!
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[nixgeek]

The discs that come with Mac systems now are meant only for the systems that they shipped with. You can't use them on other Macs, although some people have. This is also a breach of the license agreement since you would be running OS X on both computers when it's actually meant for the PowerBook.

Also, remember that Tiger ships on DVDs. It's possible that your Power Mac G4 doesn't have a DVD-ROM.

 

[truck]

The discs that come with Mac systems now are meant only for the systems that they shipped with. You can't use them on other Macs, although some people have. This is also a breach of the license agreement since you would be running OS X on both computers when it's actually meant for the PowerBook.

Also, remember that Tiger ships on DVDs. It's possible that your Power Mac G4 doesn't have a DVD-ROM.

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first of all i do have a dvd-rom and everything else required as far as i understand.
my next question then??!!~!
when i was trying to find out how to install my os x-10.4(powerbookg4 ver) onto my desktop g4 and was told install wouldnt work on a second machine+it's illegal+if moneys a problem to buy on ebay etc... Looking at some discussions - can someone please tell me how you can buy OS X of another machine on ebay or second hand and use it on yours?????? As people explain to me it won't work-will it?? truck one_macs rule da world

 

[fryke]

First off: You don't rule da world, I do. ... Then, search before posting. This thread ( http://www.macosx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251588 ) will take care of your questions, although nixgeek already did. Let me sum it up again:

1.) It's illegal. Also: Read the board rules.
2.) Newer versions of Mac OS X disks that come with computers have restrictions. It might just not work.
3.) You need a retail-box Tiger for that G4. Both because of the licensing issues and the restriction-issues. The retail box tells you whether it'll run on your computer or not by stating that you need a G3 or G4 processor, a DVD-ROM and FireWire ports etc.