hi roshni create a new user in your current macbook, it should definitely speeden things up without you doing any major upgrades. just transfer your files manually what u think are necessary. for other files, u can always get them by logging into your current user account. no harm trying it before u decide to upgrade your os or hardware.
cheers sachin On 03-Apr-2012, at 1:58 PM, Roshin Roy wrote: > Hello > > I plan to upgrade the OS on my 4 year old Macbook (black) 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 > Duo with 2GB memory. > Presently it runs on Mac OS X version 10.5.8 ( Leopard ). The system has > become very slow. > I am looking for a fresh installation of the new OS and I would like to get > expert opinion on picking the right OS for my hardware. > > Which OS should I upgrade to ? > Snow Leopard / Lion > Will the latest OS 'Lion' run on this hardware ? > I would like to have some advice on this. > > Restoration of Files/Folders > I have a Time Machine backup on a WD external Hard Drive. I just wanted to > know if restoration of Files/folders into the new OS is a hassle free process. > I just hope my documents, desktop etc falls in the right place. > > Restoration of email backup > I am sure Time Machine is smart enough to drop my emails in the right place > for the new OS. > Just wanted to check if any of you have found any issues here. > > Applications and Settings > Can anyone tell me how Time Machine handles the installed applications and > its settings ? > If I am restoring apps into a new OS, wouldn't there be compatibility issues ? > Is it safer NOT to restore Applications and just go for a reinstallation of > applications ? > > Your suggestions will help me proceed with this. > > Thank you. > > Roshin Roy > > -- > www.imug.in > > To unsubscribe, send email to > imug-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com -- www.imug.in To unsubscribe, send email to imug-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com
