On Dec 30, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Bill Connelly <[email protected]> wrote:
> > On Dec 30, 2012, at 3:05 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: >> >>> Can I simply CCC my OS X 10.5.8 G4 to my G5? >> >> Yes. OS X, provided you don't try to use a version older than your hardware >> supports, is universal > > Are there different versions of 10.5.8? > No, there aren't...From the beginning, 10.5 was truly universal. While an Intel based and PPC based Mac take different partition schemes, the actual system software is universal. > > >>> >>> Could I just insert the SATA drive, also formatted on a G4, into the G5, >>> and select it as the Startup disk? >> >> That would be easier than CCC-ing it. > > Maybe I'm overthinking this before I try it, but ... Yes, you are. > > Are most SATA hard drives compatible with the G5 Quad Core? > > For example, when you read earlier Specs about the G5, it says you can > install "up to a 500GB" SATA drive. I'm guessing that was the largest one > available at the time ... 1TB+ now should be ok? > Apple is always hyper sensitive to their officially supported device standards; as you surmised, the reason for this statement is there weren't 1tb drives available. Just stick the drive in it. If it doesn't work, stick it back in the G4 and use CCC to move the OS. Just be sure to properly format the drive (you need to make sure the partition type is correct for a new HDD) in the G5. But seriously, yes, you're really over-thinking this. > -- 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 [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
