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The installer says "This software cannot be installed on this computer." Fix: Your Mac likely has a G5 processor but the disc is a G3/G4 restore disc. Find a universal (Retail) 10.3.9 ISO. Released on October 24, 2003, Mac OS X 10
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Revisiting the Beast: A Guide to Downloading Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther