On 6/11/05 9:15 PM, "chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> 5. I hate having to copy the data on the HD, erase it and partition >> it to install. > > You don't need to do this. Just install OS X. Don't bother removing the > old stuff first, and don't bother partioning the drive. > > -chris > <http://www.mythtech.net> >
Actually, if you're installing OS X on a 333 Tray-loader or earlier and you have installed a hard drive larger than 8 gig, then you MUST partition the hard drive. Both 9 and X must remain within that first 8 gig partition. The ROM won't recognize that an OS is installed if it (or any parts of it) are outside of the first 8 physical gigs. Panther won't let you install it any other way on those machines, but earlier versions did. I found all that out the hard way... Gerry -- "Grim, Grinning Ghosts come out to socialize." -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
