Kris Tilford wrote: > On Apr 17, 2009, at 12:42 PM, DAN A CURRIE wrote: > > >> I would like to set the computer up so that I do not need to install >> the >> OS disk<sic> to run Disk Utilities. >> > > You don't need to "install" the OS disc to run Disk Utility. You > "boot" the install disc and then select Disk Utility from the menu bar > and launch it and use it without "installing" the OS. > I do not want to keep using the Install Disc just to run Disk Utilities to clean up my HDD. DVD's get scratched too easily. > If you want a small 3GB partition to boot from instead of the CD/DVD, > just install a custom installation with everything deselected except > the bare minimum. You can also delete any unused applications, etc. > after the installation. If the installer won't allow, you can clone an > OS from your larger active partition using Carbon Copy Cloner. > EXACTLY what I wanted to know. This will allow me to log off and log on using the 3GB HDD as a Start up Disk and clean the HDD > Also note: removable media such as floppies, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, are > called discs with a "c", disk with a "k" is for fixed media such as HDs. > Yes, I know about the Language Police!!
I also cross post to get the maximum response to my questions. If everyone read the same lists then there would be no need for other lists. I watch CNN, MSNBC, CBS News, and sometimes FOX News for comic relief - then I make up my own mind and draw my own conclusions. Thank you, Question answered, Dan II --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
