On Sep 18, 2008, at 9:41 AM, Al Poulin wrote:
> > 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. Safari??? Using Apples 'Software update' (Tiger) -- you don't need safari, or any other browser running. Software Update is 'Stand Alone', and unless you have used one of the menu choices, ["Install & Keep Package", "Download Only", "Install" (same as just using the 'Install' button on the "Software Update selection screen")], when the install is complete, the "Package" is gone. At least that's the way MY systems do things. (Tiger) Chuck D. > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
