> Since my new, one week old iMac did not come with Jaguar I was able to > get apple to send me the disk for free..what should I know prior to > installing.
1. Make a backup. It's unlikely anything bad will happen, but it's ALWAYS a good idea to have a backup before doing something major like this. 2. If you are in the middle of a paying or time-sensitive project, FINISH IT FIRST. 3. Assuming you are ready to proceed ... update your OS 9 (if you have that) to the latest version, 9.2.2. 4. Run the installer. 5. I suggest doing a "custom install," selecting "Archive and Install" and unclicking any printer drivers and languages you are sure you won't be using. 6. Follow the directions and read the license. 7. Be patient. The whole process may take up to an hour! 8. Reboot and have fun! > I have 10.1.5. Will I lose anything? Extremely unlikely, but make a backup! You should be doing this anyway! The "Archive and Install" option I spoke of will do a "clean install" but will preserve your user settings (such as internet stuff, passwords etc). It will move your "old" system folder to the side but will NOT throw anything away, so in case there is any problem you can locate the "old" bit you need or even "roll back" to 10.1.5 without pain. > Will the mail program be > affected? > If you mean Mail.app, it has been vastly improved -- but no you won't lose any of your email or settings or anything. _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com Chas' CULTural Calendar (for Orlando): http://ical.mac.com/chasm/Chas'CULTuralCalendar -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:imac-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:imac-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
