Re: Clean install new G5?

[Dale Hoffman]

I have always started out by wiping new machines and installing from 
disks provided before installing other applications. I get to perform 
extended formatting as sort of a trial by fire, and also get a feel 
for any changes in the install procedure so nothing is a surprise 
when I do an annual drive sweep and rebuild.
DaleH


Thats weird, why would anyone want to do a clean install on a 
completely new system? It makes no sense, unless you didn't like any 
of the software that comes with the system and you wish to 
completely remove it and only keep what you do want.

 - Jonathan

On Aug 26, 2004, at 9:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just got my long-awaited G5 :-)
and I recall a past post that recommended a clean install on any 
new machine--still a good idea? and why?

What is the current thinking on partitioning a 160 GD drive? I use 
a external firewire drive for backup.

TIA,

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