> From: "Andy Larsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I've ordered a copy of Jaguar for my imac, and am looking into > software to > run with it. Are there additional disk utilities (i.e. disk doctor > type and > optimizer) bundled with X, or do I still need to look at third party > software? If so, what do people recommend?
10.2 comes with two items that will help keep the machine running smoothly all by itself. The first is the fsck trick I detail above and which should be run after major system updates -- or every few months, whichever comes first. The second is the new improved Disk Utility that comes with the OS. Simply run "Repair Permissions" every now and again (I do it about once a month). These tools are excellent "preventative maintenance" for your Mac. I haven't used Drive 10 at all so I can't comment on how good or bad that might be, but you might still need a third-party bootable utility to defrag depending on your usage (defragging isn't quite as big an issue as it used to be). For that, I can highly recommend Disk Warrior/Plus Optimizer (be sure to get the CD version that has both!). It boots into OS 9 but it is perfectly safe on OS X and does the job beautifully. I have also had good luck with Norton Utilities (which I have via SystemWorks 2), BUT and I cannot stress this enough DO NOT install the program on your hard drive!! That was a *disaster.* Running it from the CD seems perfectly fine and has never given me problems (though I haven't had to do that from 10.2.3 yet). _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:[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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
