On 02/02/2004, at 20:33 (GMT), Bruce Johnson, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>On Feb 2, 2004, at 10:40 AM, Phil Dobbin wrote:
>
>> It's worth saying that there are numerous bugs in Panther that are a
>> PIA even on a new G4/G5 (see macfixit.com, et al).
>>
>> Apple have seeded 10.3.3 to ADC members in the past week so it may be
>> worth waiting.
>>
>> FWIW, my G3 iMac is staying at 10.2.8 until I see more positive
>> results than negative ones.
>
>Do not become so enamored of the Squeaky Wheel Effect. People do not
>post to the Maxfixit, et. al sites when nothing goes wrong.
Actually they do (see macfixits' passim)
>We've upgraded some 30 systems here with *no* problems, probably
>several hundred across campus with similar lack of hassle.
>
>simple rule for upgrading:
>
>Make sure it isn't broken *before* you upgrade.
I couldn't agree more. The most complaints I've personally heard from other mailing
lists is faulty installation disks.
I do believe, however, in not upgrading until I hear everybody is smiling and happy
and saying how great everything is :-)
Regards,
Phil.
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