Mac OS X 10.4.6 (Tiger) was released in 2006. It was a major, stable update in the OS X lineup, supporting both PowerPC and early Intel architectures.
, and served as the standard boxed version for users looking to upgrade their existing machines. Apple Wiki | Fandom Key Features Introduced in Tiger MAC OS X 10.4.6 Tiger -Retail DVD-.dmg
The longevity and broad hardware support of Tiger are a key part of its legacy. As the last version of Mac OS X to support the PowerPC G3 architecture, Tiger ran on Macs dating back to the and the original tray-loading iMacs. It remained the primary OS through the first wave of Intel-based Macs in early 2006 and wasn't replaced until OS X 10.5 Leopard arrived on October 26, 2007—a reign of nearly two and a half years. Mac OS X 10