On Sep 17, 2008, at 6:45 PM, g3-5-list group wrote: > == 1 of 4 == > Date: Wed, Sep 17 2008 12:15 pm > From: Will S > > I've used the download feature of "Software Update" many times. I set > it to download only(no install) . You can then install just like a > regular downloaded file and your file is of course still there when > your done. Download and then install I've no idea. Seems like it > should be but then Apple still hasn't updated info that "Packages" are > no longer saved as they were in older MaxOS X versions.
Maybe I do not understand the discussion here about downloads. With Apple software updates, I take the cue from the Software Update feature in the Apple Menu, go to Apple's Download tab on their web site, and then download the stuff. With Leopard, the package ends up in the Downloads folder which is a permanent resident in the Dock. There, I open the archive, execute the install. The disk image disappears in a restart, or I just trash it. The downloaded package just sits there in the Downloads folder unless I move it elsewhere. With Panther and Tiger, Safari put the packages into my designated place, the Desktop. Then when I was finished installing, I moved them into my own Software Archives folder. Al Poulin --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
