On 10/16/02 12:02 PM, "Jeremy Derr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> On Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 12:42 PM, Clyde Kahrl wrote: > >> WARNING ! WARNING ! >> I proceeded to install OSX 10.2 on an external firewire >> drive. EVEN THOUGH THAT >> WAS NOT NECESSARY --- because the internal drive was already 10.2 and >> I only wanted to upgrade the external disk. >> The install disk---WIPED OUT MY ENTIRE INTERNAL Drive BOOT >> PARTITION !!!! > > beyond this.... i install OS X 10.2 onto external firewire drives on a > daily basis, wiping the original content. I have not once run into what > you're describing. I have done it as well. Just recently I installed 10.2 on a 30gb external 2.5" drive. Not a hitch. Are you sure you didn't *accidentally* select the wrong drive to install it on?? -- ============================================================== Kyle H. Hansen Apple Certified Technician Apple Solution Expert Macintosh Server Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================================================== -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
