Re: Does Panther Really Bite?

[David Ensteness]

Archive and install isn't really a headache, its no more work than 
doing an "upgrade" install, but it creates a new system rather than 
updating the files in your current one. I have done it on about a half 
dozen systems with good results on each. I did a couple upgrade 
installs and got some mixed results. If you are familiar with the 
Classic Mac OS option of a "Clean Install" archive is the same as that 
but it does copy over your "Application Support" files so you should 
not need to reinstall anything. I am running the same apps you are and 
haven't had any issues.

The systems I am using with 10.3.2 - Pismo G3 400, B&W G3 400 [3 of 
them], PowerBook G4 550, Power Mac G4 733. My experiences with 10.3 are 
very good, as a system its a very strong upgrade in terms of lots of 
good features and tweaks as well as performance increases.

David

On Dec 23, 2003, at 10:27 PM, Dr. John Pullyblank wrote:

Hi All,

I'm using an iBook 900 (640 mg/ 40 g) with 10.2.8 with Netscape 7.1, 
Word X, Now Up-to-Date and Contact 4.5.1, and the latest Appleworks as 
the key programs I cannot afford not to work.

I have received 10.3 and am hesitating prior to upgrading. There are 
various kinds of feedback in the magazines, etc., as usual, from "its 
great," to "all hell broke loose." Many recommend an archive and 
update option that seems to me to be a pain.

10.2.8 is running better than any system I have ever had, and I'm a 
tidy housekeeper.  Can people tell me just how bad the upgrade to 10.3 
(10.3.2 now) is or is not?

Thanks,

John


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