[Mac-talk] Installation and Configuration

[Gautam Godse]

To speed up your install significantly by more than 30 minutes use  
this tip:

1. Skip verification of the Install DVD. There is a button marked  
'Skip' - use it. It's there for that purpose. Highly unlikely that the  
DVD from Apple will be corrupted. This alone will save you 20 mins.

2. When you get to the screen that says "Install Summary" (see  
screenshot here http://www.2nrds.com/images/58.jpg) click on the  
"Customize" button.

Then deselect the following:
1. Under "Printer Drivers" deselect all the printers you dont need and  
dont have.
2. Under Languages deselect everything unless you need other languages  
besides English.

The installation should now take you about 30 mins or so.. for a Erase  
& Install option.
For Upgrade it might be slightly more but definitely less than what a  
default installation would take.
--
gautam

On Oct 28, 2007, at 2:11 PM, Chris Keller wrote:

> 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.
> ----------
> 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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