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Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) only works with Macs with an Intel processor. The last version that will work with a G5 Mac is 10.5 (Leopard).

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Mac OS X 10.4 can be installed on an iMac G5 by inserting the Mac OS X 10.4 installation disc into the iMac and double clicking on the Install icon.

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