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daneoni
Nov 2, 2008, 07:20 PM
Just wondering if anyone managed to do a successful Remote Install of OSX or did you all just buy and use a SuperDrive?


ayeying
Nov 2, 2008, 07:21 PM
I have done it before when I had my MacBook Air. I never had any trouble using Remote Install. I did it via Wireless-N with my Dad's iMac and the MacBook Air.
daneoni
Nov 2, 2008, 07:25 PM
Good to know...thanks
munckee
Nov 2, 2008, 07:47 PM
I did two days ago.
swiftaw
Nov 2, 2008, 07:49 PM
Yes, I did a successful remote install a couple of weeks ago.
Cynicalone
Nov 2, 2008, 07:52 PM
I bought the superdrive, only use it once in a rare while. It is nice to have it when you need it.
MPHL
Nov 2, 2008, 08:01 PM
Superdrives are kind of a waste of money but I suppose it's good that apple at least thought to include it as an option. The remote install's don't take very long and it's a very cool feature to be able to use.
camarobh
Nov 2, 2008, 08:11 PM
Did a remote install from my iMac yesterday. Worked perfectly.
daneoni
Nov 2, 2008, 08:15 PM
Please note that i'm talking of a Remote Re-install (the one where you have to restart the air and hold down option key) of OS X not just a general remote install of software in general
mhnajjar
Nov 2, 2008, 09:33 PM
I did it last night and it took me around 30 minutes :)

I did it through my iMac and removed the extra languages chunk but it was really faster than anticipated. BTW, I did it through the ethernet USB dongle so it would take longer through the Airport.
camarobh
Nov 2, 2008, 10:02 PM
I did it last night and it took me around 30 minutes :)

I did it through my iMac and removed the extra languages chunk but it was really faster than anticipated. BTW, I did it through the ethernet USB dongle so it would take longer through the Airport.

Exactly what I did as well.
swiftaw
Nov 3, 2008, 01:28 AM
Please note that i'm talking of a Remote Re-install (the one where you have to restart the air and hold down option key) of OS X not just a general remote install of software in general

Yes, I reinstalled OSX on my Air by remote from my iMac
Mhaddy
Nov 3, 2008, 04:38 PM
Was successful earlier in the year when I had to, was unsuccessful recently (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=6493131&postcount=122).