The only difference in an "upgrade" disc and a full installer is that
there is a "CheckForOSX" file that checks for a previous OS X version
on the HD and blocks you if it isn't there. You need to remove this
"CheckForOSX" file. Here are instructions:
Here's the method for a Leopard upgrade disc, it should be almost
identical on a Panther disc:
<http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2007/12/12791/>
Here's the method for a Jaguar upgrade disc, so if the Leopard has
changed something, this may be closer:
<http://forums.macnn.com/90/mac-os-x/181235/how-do-the-upgrade-cds-
work/>
The key is that you're removing the "CheckForOSX" and burning a new CD
without it. Then you've got a full retail installer disc.
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