I also hate responding to a something that I started in the first place and really can't be decided definitely, since it is a question of vernacular. But in the circles I frequented in Los Angeles during my graphics and pre-press 20+ years, it was always understood that a "clean install" was when the system folder was replaced with a new one, leaving the old one intact, but unusable since the system folder was no longer named system folder, but something else, such as "old system folder." After the "clean install" one then went back and opened the old system folder alongside the new one, and moved over the settings one wanted to save into the new system folder and trashed everything else, hopefully including the corrupt items that caused the clean install in the first place. One usually moved over the suspicious items one at a time and used the Mac to see if the problem showed up again. This was a lot of work, but it was better than re-installing all the apps, and absolutely necessary if one did not have the apps available to re-install in first place. This was before an option was available on the OS disks or floppies to do it for you. Now I know I am opening up a can of worms by bringing this up, since all the self righteous Mac owners and software company shills will start their crusade to make the software companies even richer, but I'll take that chance. This something I did a long time ago, and I am now reformed.
Kathi <<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? --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
