Thanks Ronni, I read the OSX 10.6.1 install disc which states "This software is part of a hardware bundle purchase-not to be sold separately". Probably means it is linked to the white MB and not transferable to the black MB.
I could still give it a try per Daniels suggestion and worst case a clean instal with 10.5.4 and Software Update then data migrate back from the clone. Regards Pete On 04/08/2012, at 3:55 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > Yes I agree with you Daniel! > > Why go backwards IF you can go forward... > It will depend on whether the OS X 10.6.1 is "computer specific" (to the > White MacBook) as Daniel has mentioned below. > > Peter, you are then are getting a Clean Install of the system and Migration > this way is also a cleaner. > > And YES, Ronni is getting 'ready' for the "Men's Four" Rowing Final A .... > with "Will & The Boys" stroking as fast as they can. > > Cheers, > 'Ronni Has Left The Building' > > On 04/08/2012, at 3:31 PM, Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > >> Thanks Daniel, the cloning worked fine and I did a successful restart from >> the clone and all seems fine. >> >> While the WCE get clobbered I'll think about which approach to go with. >> Given its for a 9yo, not sure if there is benefit with 10.6.x over 10.5.x >> but I can see merit in your recommendation especially if Migration Assistant >> makes the data move easy. >> >> Regards >> >> Pete >> >> >> On 04/08/2012, at 2:55 PM, Daniel Kerr <wa...@macwizardry.com.au> wrote: >> >>> I'd tend to disagree on this one,.. ;) lol. >>> If the clone backup is fine (If you've booted off it to test and ensure >>> that it does work) then I'd use the opportunity to jump to 10.6.x in one go. >>> If you've got a 10.6 CD (last retail one was 10.6.3) then you could install >>> that on the laptop as a clean install, then once it gets to the "Migration" >>> part you can then Migrate direct from the clone that you made. That way all >>> the personal data etc is going to migrate back to the MacBook. You can then >>> update it with Software Update to 10.6.8 which will run fine on that >>> MacBook. That way you're doing it all in one go and getting a nice clean >>> starting system. >>> And everything that is on it currently should run fine. (Though if some of >>> it is older software you may need to ensure to add/install Rosetta. (It >>> will advise you if it needs it anyway), and it just downloads it from Apple >>> should it require it. >>> >>> You can then set up Time Machine to do backup and all is good. >>> >>> To me this would be an easier way (and cleaner) to get it all up and >>> working again. >>> And if all else fails you can always go back to cloning the clone drive >>> back to the MacBook anyway. So there's always a Plan B (And Plan C). >>> >>> The only thing that may be a thorn in this whole plan is if the 10.6.1 disc >>> is "specific" to the white MacBook. Ranges of machines have discs that only >>> work on those models. ie you can't take one models disc and install on a >>> different model machine. Though if they are fairly similar MacBook's you >>> may be fine. To test this, I'd boot off the 10.6.1 and work through as if >>> you were going to install and see if it gets right up to the "Install" >>> button or if it errors out. If it doesnt' give you an error and you get >>> right to the "Instal" button then you should be fine. If it gives you an >>> error then you know that that isn't going to work. (it will normally say >>> something like "this System can't be installed on this type of machine" etc >>> etc. Or something like that. Then you can just Quit out of the installer >>> and go back to the normal boot drive. >>> >>> As always, ensure you have a good backup before you start and a fall back >>> plan incase. :o) >>> >>> That would be me thinking anyway. (Sorry Carlo, but hey, everyone does >>> things differently,..lol. I have a feeling Ronni would agree, though I'm >>> sure she's off watching or getting ready for the rowing,...hehe.) :o) >>> That's the way I've done it for other clients when upgrading or changing >>> hard drive capacities and upgrading at the same time. Rather then cloning >>> the old drive to the new then upgrading, it's just as easy to install new >>> OS and migrate data. You then end up with a bit more of a cleaner upgrade I >>> find. (Again this is just my experience and opinion) :o) >>> >>> Good luck either way. Hope it goes to plan. >>> One of those jobs,..easy to sit down and do (or show),..not so easy to try >>> and explain via email. >>> (I tried dictating this while heading home but gave up as it just wasn't >>> coming through so decided to wait while I wasn't driving and home,....lol). >>> >>> Kind regards >>> Daniel >>> --- >>> Daniel Kerr >>> MacWizardry >>> >>> Phone: 0414 795 960 >>> Email: <daniel AT macwizardry.com.au> >>> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> >>> >>> >>> **For everything Apple** >>> >>> On 04/08/2012, at 2:12 PM, wa...@realworldcomputing.com.au wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Pete. Breath into a paper bag and beg forbearance from SWMBO and your >>>> 9yo. :-D >>>> >>>> The clone is there as a safety net. 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