[Mac-talk] Installation and Configuration

[Chris Keller]

Pre-Installation

These rules apply to users upgrading from Mac OS X 10.4. if you have  
other system software, you're mileage might vary be sure to check it  
out in advance.

BACKUP! My recommendation is to use Super-Duper to make a bootable  
duplicate of your drive. This will allow you to go back at any  
moment, if necessary.
Update all of your existing software before upgrading, it might also  
be a good idea to run disk utilities, remove all unnecessary files  
and possibly even optimize your
hard drive. (I use an application called iDefrag)

I recommended having at least 10 GB free on your startup drive.

This is a good time to archive and remove your OS 9 applications and  
System Folder. I also recommend that you move any user files that  
have been laying around outside of your users folder for years into  
the correct locations in the users folder. As time has gone by, Apple  
has restricted that level of the file system more and more for  
security reasons.

If you are concerned that your system might be messed up, use the  
archive and replace option or since you have a backup (you do don't  
you?) you could even use the erase and install option but that will  
require more work to get your applications back.

If you are using a program with activation, I recommend you  
deactivate the application now and reactivate it after installation.  
If we hear any different, we will update this note.

This is the time to do all of the thinking through of your  
installation and this is the time to choose to wait if you aren't  
sure it will work out for you.

Installation

First of all, Leopard Desktop Retail (The version you will get most  
likely.) is provided as a Dual Layer DVD and you need to boot from it  
to install. (There are ways to
do without booting from the disk but realistically, this is the best  
way to make it happen.) Another way to do that is copy the DVD to an  
External Hard drive so that you
can install much faster or install on computers without a supported  
DVD drive. (Since DL disks are +R, some older drives may not be  
supported as Apple's first DVD
drives were -R only.

If you have no strange software installed, you should be fine with a  
upgrade, it will also  While in the past this was not a recommended  
option, I have done it several times and
have found that as long as no strange system level software is  
installed (and there is so little for OS X anyway)

Configuration

Check all of the new System Preferences options to see what is new  
and what you might be able to configure to make the computer better  
for you.

Be especially aware of changes to sharing, expose and spaces and if  
you have accounts for your kids (and you should) parental controls.

If you have any input on installation and configuration, please email  
me or the list.
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Warning: Objects on the calendar are closer than they appear.

CJK

Chief Technical Officer, Consultant Alliance
http://www.ConsultantAlliance.com/
ACHD 10.4 ACN Member

Chris.Keller at ConsultantAlliance.com
626-286-2350
626-286-0181 Fax


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