Subject: OS upgrade question -- 8.6 to 9.2.1 For some reason my Outlook is mis-addressing my email to the list and it's bouncing back- aplogize if this gets posted twice.
This post was a few days ago but I didn't notice any replies to it. Do shut off the virus software before any software upgrade (I don't think you really need it in a Mac anyway). The OS 9 upgrade is very easy to do. I upgraded three family macs (an iMac, a Starmax and a Beige) from 8.6 to 9.1 w/o problems using an install disk labeled for a PowerBook- I don't see any need to back up the harddrive specifically for this. >Should I make the upgrade to 9.2.2 after the main system is installed? I did on my Beige G3, just because my iPod said 9.2.2 was needed (or X)- I don't see any reason not to, but I was fine with 9.1 'til I got the iPod this month. Our other 2 macs are still on 9.1- If it ain't broke don't fix it? George (NickUtah) > Subject: OS upgrade question -- 8.6 to 9.2.1 > > Hi All, > > I'm currently running a B&W G3/350 Rev. 2, running OS 8.6 with lots of > ram & 60 GB HD. I love the stability of 8.6 but in order to take > advantage of some great software & hardware that i've accumulated over > the last 2 yrs, I've decided to make the move to 9.2.1. Fortunately, I > managed to purchase an original white OS 9.2.1 CD on LEM. > > Here are my main questions --- Is it a fairly seemless upgrade (8.6 to > 9.2.1)? Should I make the upgrade to 9.2.2 after the main system is > installed? My B&W came pre-intstalled with a factory version of OS 8.6 > (I have the green system CD if I need to reinstall 8.6) -- should I back > up my HD just in case? As well, do I need to shut off my Virex program > before making the installation? Any other suggestions and tips would be > greatly appreciated. > > Many thanks, > Sue -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
