Re: Install script for fresh OS install?
Hey this links are pretty cool!!! I wish I knew that when I was redoing those computers... I always used the user name as Apple Computer and set up the password as whatever OS I used like: jaguar or tiger so I could download all the updates and software without any trouble, then the user could just go in and change the password if they wanted... Thanks for that info!!! Cool!!! -Original Message- From: Dana Collins dlcatft...@verizon.net Sent: Aug 3, 2010 1:11 AM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Install script for fresh OS install? On 8/3/10 1:07 AM, Dana Collins of dlcatft...@verizon.net sent On Aug 2, 10:38 pm, DLC dlcatft...@verizon.net wrote: Greetings all, I hope my description is accurate to the point that it rings a bell. I do remember this being briefly chatted up on this list, but I can't come up with the correct syntax to register a winning query. Here goes: etc I seem to recall a little utility script that one runs to make this so, or a start-up preference that needs deleting. Does this make sense, or ring a bell with anyone? If so, let me know. Thanks in advance for any input. Best regards, Dana On 8/2/10 11:58 PM, JoeTaxpayer of joetaxpaye...@gmail.com sent That will happen on its own, with a new install. I just did some drive swaps, and wanted to made a new one the main OS drive, so I started from scratch. Big welcome screen and all. Hi Joe, Thanks for the response. Yes, I know that, a fresh install provides the welcome procedure. I just wanted the new user to experience the same thing after I had finished with the updates. Maybe not..? Thanks again, Dana Ah, I think THIS was what I was thinking of: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2009072008431183 And this: http://ksbarnt.com/Clean_Install_App/Clean_Install_App.html Regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list Scars only tell us where we have been, they do not have to dictate where we are going... -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Install script for fresh OS install?
On Aug 2, 2010, at 7:38 PM, DLC wrote: Greetings all, I hope my description is accurate to the point that it rings a bell. I do remember this being briefly chatted up on this list, but I can't come up with the correct syntax to register a winning query. Here goes: I am putting a fresh install of OS X (Leopard) on a person's new (to- them) G5. When i am finished with all the updates, I would then like the unit to boot up as if they were the new owner, starting up the Mac for the first time and being asked to set up their account and register with Apple. I seem to recall a little utility script that one runs to make this so, or a start-up preference that needs deleting. Does this make sense, or ring a bell with anyone? If so, let me know. Thanks in advance for any input. Best regards, Dana After the fresh install just power off the machine with the power button and it will boot to the welcome screen. You will then need to do the updades. Or give them the update combo on a DVD or a USB stick. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Install script for fresh OS install?
On Aug 2, 2010, at 11:29 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Aug 3, 2010, at 12:11 AM, Dana Collins wrote: Ah, I think THIS was what I was thinking of: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2009072008431183 And this: http://ksbarnt.com/Clean_Install_App/Clean_Install_App.html It's admirable when people solve their own problems, but this is a solution in search of a problem in my opinion. I'd ask the new ~user what short name they wanted for their Home folder, assuming they'd want their real name as the long name, and leave the password blank by hitting the Return key in the password field, and then tell the new ~user to boot the install DVD and use the Change Password from the menu bar. For a little eye-candy and a song, you're creating make-work for the new ~user, and perhaps more work for yourself if they need guidance for the setup. I'd bet the average new ~user ends up with a short name Home folder with the silly default firstlast name because they won't realize that there's no relationship between the long name short name and that both can be anything they wish rather than the suggested default names. I'd like to find a simple application that would change a short name and then self destruct. The methods of changing them are a little PITA but doable, I like to have a generic system that I can CCC to a machine and the personalize. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Install script for fresh OS install?
On 8/3/10 2:29 AM, Kris Tilford of ktilfo...@cox.net sent On Aug 3, 2010, at 12:11 AM, Dana Collins wrote: Ah, I think THIS was what I was thinking of: http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2009072008431183 And this: http://ksbarnt.com/Clean_Install_App/Clean_Install_App.html It's admirable when people solve their own problems, but this is a solution in search of a problem in my opinion. I'd ask the new ~user what short name they wanted for their Home folder, assuming they'd want their real name as the long name, and leave the password blank by hitting the Return key in the password field, and then tell the new ~user to boot the install DVD and use the Change Password from the menu bar. For a little eye-candy and a song, you're creating make-work for the new ~user, and perhaps more work for yourself if they need guidance for the setup. I'd bet the average new ~user ends up with a short name Home folder with the silly default firstlast name because they won't realize that there's no relationship between the long name short name and that both can be anything they wish rather than the suggested default names. Thanks, Kris - point taken. Normally I find out what the new user wants and leave it at that, however this time I was running the risk of not being able to interface with the owner, and wanted to give them this option after I had installed all updates and additional software. Fortunately, the owner chimed in, and all's well. Still, a pretty nifty AppleScript for future use. Best regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Install script for fresh OS install?
Greetings all, I hope my description is accurate to the point that it rings a bell. I do remember this being briefly chatted up on this list, but I can't come up with the correct syntax to register a winning query. Here goes: I am putting a fresh install of OS X (Leopard) on a person's new (to- them) G5. When i am finished with all the updates, I would then like the unit to boot up as if they were the new owner, starting up the Mac for the first time and being asked to set up their account and register with Apple. I seem to recall a little utility script that one runs to make this so, or a start-up preference that needs deleting. Does this make sense, or ring a bell with anyone? If so, let me know. Thanks in advance for any input. Best regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Install script for fresh OS install?
That will happen on its own, with a new install. I just did some drive swaps, and wanted to made a new one the main OS drive, so I started from scratch. Big welcome screen and all. On Aug 2, 10:38 pm, DLC dlcatft...@verizon.net wrote: Greetings all, I hope my description is accurate to the point that it rings a bell. I do remember this being briefly chatted up on this list, but I can't come up with the correct syntax to register a winning query. Here goes: I am putting a fresh install of OS X (Leopard) on a person's new (to- them) G5. When i am finished with all the updates, I would then like the unit to boot up as if they were the new owner, starting up the Mac for the first time and being asked to set up their account and register with Apple. I seem to recall a little utility script that one runs to make this so, or a start-up preference that needs deleting. Does this make sense, or ring a bell with anyone? If so, let me know. Thanks in advance for any input. Best regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Install script for fresh OS install?
On Aug 2, 10:38 pm, DLC dlcatft...@verizon.net wrote: Greetings all, I hope my description is accurate to the point that it rings a bell. I do remember this being briefly chatted up on this list, but I can't come up with the correct syntax to register a winning query. Here goes: etc I seem to recall a little utility script that one runs to make this so, or a start-up preference that needs deleting. Does this make sense, or ring a bell with anyone? If so, let me know. Thanks in advance for any input. Best regards, Dana On 8/2/10 11:58 PM, JoeTaxpayer of joetaxpaye...@gmail.com sent That will happen on its own, with a new install. I just did some drive swaps, and wanted to made a new one the main OS drive, so I started from scratch. Big welcome screen and all. Hi Joe, Thanks for the response. Yes, I know that, a fresh install provides the welcome procedure. I just wanted the new user to experience the same thing after I had finished with the updates. Maybe not..? Thanks again, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
