OS X Machine Specific DVD crack?

Mac OS X

November 11, 2006 - 1:02pm

OK, this drives me crazy. I buy Tiger, and now with 10.4.8, if I have to perform an Archive & Install, there is a chance of:
1. Screwing up the re-install because things like iLife, Mail, AddressBook, etc, require a newer OS.
2. Why not A&I with the latest OS already on the DVD.

What I am getting at is, is there a way to modify my OS 10.4 DVVD (I have tried a dozen ways, and failed), or, better yet, how does one hack a Machine specific disk to install on any Mac? Thanks.

Note: Please do not warn me about installing PB software on a G5. I don’t care. I have already cloned these back and forth, and I am not concerned. I jsut want to know the hack. Thanks.

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