on 10/2/01 7:33 AM, Bill at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > If I reformat into three partitions like choice B, do I have to > physically move the Apps and Apps(OS 9) to the third partition? Or can > the OS 9 and X installers do that for me? Is moving any of the apps > across a partition going to screw up the preferences or does the apps > know where to look for them. I've never really played partitions on a > Mac, I know that its not always good do that on a PC. > thanks, Bill
If you re-partition the drive, you'll essentially be initializing it (erasing everything) which is why backups of the data is very important. :) What I usually do is backup all my applications and files, and then go through the system folder with a fine tooth comb, pulling out everything the apps need from the system folder... Ie I have a backup for extensions, for root-level system, preferences, etc.... Then install a fresh copy of 9.2.1 from the OS X install cd's on that partition, and put all of your older system filesthat you backed up in it... Then copy all of your apps and files over and boom you're gold. -- Michael Bryan Bell http://homepage.mac.com/michael_bell/ -- 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> 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 Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
