Tom, G-Listerines All G'day! *Am adding an upgrade rider ? in below, in hopes for clarity...
G-List wrote: > G-List Digest #1986 snip > From: Tom Baker > Subject: Re: [G] I broke OS-X! > Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 01:34:55 -0600 > > Bill, I had decided to go buy a copy of TechTool 4, to see if it would > repair the drive that apparently got corrupted with OS-X broke on me, > but then I ran across a bunch of reviews of TT4 that make it sound like > a real stinker, not anything like v.3. A lot of people who have had bad > experiences with it are warning against using it. Take a look: > http://www.macupdate.com/reviews.php?id=4307 Thanx for the pointo and read, and I wasn't aware of any problems with TTPv4 'cept that the UI is quite different and seems a lil' bit daunting at first, and while it has evolved into a more whole deal kitchen sink affair(more bang for yer bucks-imho) , I've never had any problems with it at'all on OSX/OS9 duelboots, but I've stopped installing it since v3.09 on my upto OS9.2.2 HDs and/or partitions and always turnoff the trashcache n virricheck, and only use v.4+ from a bootable CD. > And Micromat is asking almost $100 for it? Wow. I think not, at least > until they iron out all the bugs those people are complaining about. > Sounds like TT is going the way of Norton, causing as many problems as > it fixes. Too bad, after v. 3 was so good. I often find it advertised @ 'round $75 in MacAddict and MacWorld, and 'magine with a lil' luck cheaper can be found. As for NU what was it(v4.54 or so)?, I don't use it on any OS > OS9.1 and Never HD install, but have found it to be able to save my butt the few times that TTPv3 has failed me, ever always accompanied with a run of DWv2 directly following either TTP or NU prior to reboot. > Guess I'll stick with Disk Warrior and Disk Utility for the time being. > And I'll just wipe this bad drive and reformat it, probably the best > thing to do anyway. I'll addon that a full Utility assortment on hand is the best, and mine are listed here fyi- DU, DW, TTP, MacJanitor, OnyX, CacheOutX, and Printer Repair, and altho I've got Drive10 on hand it's not been used or installed, so can't recommend it, maybe someone else will chime in on it for us. -as always ymmv Do keep us informed Tom, and Goodluck. - *Please someone advise; Upon install of OSX.2, is it best to use the updates to X.2.8 before applying the Upgrade to OSX.3, or can one go directly from OSX.2 install reboot and safely apply OSX.3?? Details will be mucho appreciated and very welcomed-TIA - Respectful of GURUs Bill Cornett cornettATgolDOTcom "There are three kinds of men: Those who learn by reading. Those who learn by observation. And those who just have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." -ukn / -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
