In a message Charles Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: << I'm NOT that 'up to date' with OS9's installer. So I don't know for certain. But they may be assuming that you are starting from a 'clean/new' condition when you choose 'install'. That would be MY understanding. IF you have that situation, then the 'Install' and 'Clean Install' are one and the same. The difference in my mind, is that a 'Clean Install' will probably FORCE you (or do it for you) to 'delete everything'/reformat before it does the install.
On Thursday, September 8, 2005, at 10:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > <<I hate reposting my own answers with additions BUT I left out some > things > Got to get our terminology straight ----- > > INSTALL Terminology > > Clean install = WIPE disk (delete everything or reformat) >> > > I've done a number of "clean installs" and never had to wipe, delete or > reformat. It just gave me a new "clean" blessed system folder along > the old system > folder from which you can drag any old Extensions, CP's or Pref's into > the > new clean one. Of course we are talking about OS 9. Have I missed > something? ----------------- My reply: Ahh, perhaps you are using the term "clean install" in a generic sense? With systems OS 9 and earlier the term has a very specific meaning see: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58176 And with OS X a clean install of OS 9 is described in the apple data base article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106294 you have scroll down a bit to see this: >>If you are reinstalling by using a bootable Mac OS 9 Installation CD (either retail version or one included with your computer) and you need to reinstall Mac OS 9 on the Mac OS X disk, perform a clean installation by following these steps: 1. Start up from the CD, and open the Installer. 2. Click the Options button in the Installer to access the clean installation option. 3. Select the checkbox for clean installation. 4. Install the software. If Mac OS 9 is reinstalled without issue, you may stop here. >> I suppose as OS 9 fades away this distinction will also fade away. But to at least some of the old world Mac users, myself included, the term "clean install" has a very specific meaning and it does not include "WIPE disk (delete everything or reformat)" Just my opinion of course. Peace --glen (digest mode) -- 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
