Kirk Morrison wrote: > Thanks, I will do that as it makes the most sense to me and as the > only app is Open Office right now, I will just back up the Docs and my > printer driver so I don't have to DL it again. > > > > Kirk > > > "He who has honor need not fear death." > Eva Marie LeGrand Morrison 5/24/1958-6/26/2008 > > My beloved wife, and my best friend, I miss you > > > > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 11:39:49 -0400 > > To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > > From: dantear...@gmail.com > > Subject: Re: Switching to OS X.3 > > > > > > At 11:18 AM -0400 5/7/2009, Kirk Morrison wrote: > > >My G4 sawtooth, came with OS X.2 and I found the right install of 3, > > >I want to do the switch, what would be the best way to do it? > > > > Obtain all the necessary extension, plug-in, and app updates. > > Make a full backup. > > Boot on the Panther DVD and run Disk Utility. > > Erase your HD, zero'ing it. [*] > > Install OS X. > > Install your apps etc. > > Restore you user data. > > > > [*] This step ensures that you have a fresh clean file system on a > > known-good hard drive. No stray bad blocks hanging around, etc. > > > > - Dan. > > -- > > - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth > > > > > > I have a question after considering Bruce's suggest and that of Dan's. The question is: which procedure would reproduce his older HD in the new HD as regards his programs, files, etc, while also ensuring the OS files are as fresh as could be on a new install?
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