Mactracker (http://www.mactracker.ca/) has a feature that lets you choose which mac you have and it tells you the software package that comes with it (the proper number on the install disk). I know it seems like you are backing up, but I think I would just double check and make sure you have the right restore disk for the imac before going down any other road.
Hope this helps Gus. On Sep 9, 8:02 am, Iamanamma <vsand...@neo.rr.com> wrote: > This is what I have: > > iMac G5 > Power Mac 8,1 > Power PC G5 > > Install disk set Mac OS X 10.4 > > When I try to install the operating system I get the following > message: > > "This software cannot be installed on this computer." > > Why not? The hard drive has been zeroed. These are install disks for > a Power PC iMac G5 unit. I have 4 PowerPC iMacs, as well as 2 Intel > iMacs, and I am sure I did not grab the install disks for the Intel > units. > > The disc says iMac G5 on the front of it. What could I possibly be > doing wrong? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
