>Q2: I also have the OSXUpdateCombo.10.1.5.dmg (BTW, what's the .dmg >extension mean?). Am I correct in assuming that one no longer needs XPF to >upgrade from 10.1 to 10.1.5 in one quantum leap? It works from within OSX >with no extra push from XPF required?
I don't think that's correct. Basically, think of it this way - our machines are not built to support booting into OSX directly. Any time you boot into OSX - unless from an existing XPF-booted version of OSX into itself - you'll need to do XPF (or similar) first. If I understand correctly it pre-loads the NVRAM with the goods you need to be able to boot. > >Q3: Ergo, am I also correct in assuming that, at this stage (running under >OS 10.1.5), XPF merely becomes the required method of rebooting into OS X >after working in OS 9.1? Or is that even necessary any more? Yes, it's necessary when booting from 10.0.3 to a new install of 10.1.5. And it's necessary when booting from 9.1 to 10.1.5. I don't know for sure if it's needed to boot from, say, 10.0.3 on one volume to 10.1.5 on another. Go read the stuff on OWC's site about upgrading at http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/framework.cfm?page=XPostFacto.html. It should help. -- Bill Christensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Green Building Professionals Directory: http://directory.greenbuilder.com Sustainable Building Calendar: http://www.greenbuilder.com/calendar/ Green Real Estate: http://www.greenbuilder.com/realestate/ Straw Bale Registry: http://sbregistry.greenbuilder.com/ -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
