pop it in and boot from it. follow the prompts. make sure not to delete anything important
(i.e. don't format the drive)
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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8
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pop it in and boot from it. follow the prompts. make sure not to delete anything important
(i.e. don't format the drive)
In other words, you recommend reformatting the C: drive?
I'd love to see this "Mac vs. PC" ad, where "Mac" says "yes, sometimes Macs need to reformat too. Stuff happens.".
Not.Going.To.Happen
I don't think that a minor software update can replace an aluminum casing with one that has an RF transparent port for the radio antennae.
Note that other companies manage OK - most metal cased Dell systems have a port - note the thin line near the close edge of this Dell - the top section of the lid is a gun-metal grey plastic that matches the rest of the metal lid, yet allows the radios to work.
Display resets to FULL BRIGHTNESS
After I installed 10.5.8 through software update, my screen resets to full brightness every time I restart. I have an iMac CD2 White Mid-2007. Anyone else having this issue right after the update?, I tried resetting the P-RAM but that doesn't work. Please help!
After I installed 10.5.8 through software update, my screen resets to full brightness every time I restart. I have an iMac CD2 White Mid-2007. Anyone else having this issue right after the update?, I tried resetting the P-RAM but that doesn't work. Please help!
In other words, you recommend reformatting the C: drive?
I'd love to see this "Mac vs. PC" ad, where "Mac" says "yes, sometimes Macs need to reformat too. Stuff happens.".
Not.Going.To.Happen
I don't think that a minor software update can replace an aluminum casing with one that has an RF transparent port for the radio antennae.
The real problem wasn't that it was slow - it would basically give up. The iphone is actually similar in that respect... It's like the signal is now constantly trying to connect and reconnect, whereas before it would simply lose a connection and then stop for 10 or 30 seconds.
I don't see why people think aluminum is such a great choice for a laptop casing. It dents easily and provides poor wifi connectivity.
It's sad that a cheap dell that costs 1/3rd as much gets better WIFI performance.
What is the last line of text that you see? Normally it will go through all sorts of text, then go to the login screen. The last item may (i emphasize may) tell us where your computer is hanging and what might be causing the problem...
smooth install. though the reboot did take a long time, was just beginning to start to get a bit nervous, when it all came good..... Phew
Try Safe Boot/Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564
I think it's hopeless if verbose mode is just looping the same text though.
So it just keeps going, and does not stop spitting out text at any point? That is certainly odd. Try taking a picture to see if you can read it, I guess. Not much else I can tell you
edit: do what Eidorian said. that might help. if not, you are more or less hosed. it sucks but you will probably have to reinstall...
Its repeating 2 seperate screens of text. The one says mdsync launch failed: (ipc/send) invalid destination port
Single user mode and read /var/log/system.log?So it just keeps going, and does not stop spitting out text at any point? That is certainly odd. Try taking a picture to see if you can read it, I guess. Not much else I can tell you
edit: do what Eidorian said. that might help. if not, you are more or less hosed. it sucks but you will probably have to reinstall...
I have to agree that an Archive & Install or Time Machine restoration is in order.
Has anyone noticed a brighter screen after the update? My settings haven't changed I have brightness at lowest level.
So far I am delighted as this update seems to have fixed my wireless issue. Because I know that the wireless issue is a bit controversial, allow me a to provide a little background to qualify this post.
The wireless connection on my iMac would not work more than about 5 minutes without the connection becoming unusable.
I have 6 other computers, 2 cell phones, and 2 ipods that all work flawlessly on my wireless network. My iMac running OSX would not stay connected. The wireless connection on the same iMac using the same hardware running XP in bootcamp works brilliantly. After doing weeks of research I concluded that there were probably several different wireless "problems" that people encountered but I could not find a solution for my problem. Reference: Good summary
With this update my wireless on OSX now works! So, your wireless problem may not be my wireless problem, but give it a try - there is hope.
SS
The wireless connection on my iMac would not work more than about 5 minutes without the connection becoming unusable.
I have 6 other computers, 2 cell phones, and 2 ipods that all work flawlessly on my wireless network. My iMac running OSX would not stay connected. The wireless connection on the same iMac using the same hardware running XP in bootcamp works brilliantly. After doing weeks of research I concluded that there were probably several different wireless "problems" that people encountered but I could not find a solution for my problem. Reference: Good summary
With this update my wireless on OSX now works! So, your wireless problem may not be my wireless problem, but give it a try - there is hope.
SS
Well, that told the forum nothing; what third party applications do you have installed? Do they use the 'Application Enhancer' Framework? If you want assistance - how about helping yourself by providing more details as to your systems configuration.
It's a definite improvement.
The issue with my iphone isn't on the WIFI, but it'll often show full bars and just sit there while trying to load a web page. If I hold down the two buttons and start the system reset, but hit cancel before it actually resets, the IP stack seems to reset and try to connect again.
But you never know now with PPC support gone. Leopard might continue to see updates. Especially, I don't think everyone will be upgrading to Snow Leopard like with Leopard. I would have to say it will be 50% even with Leopard and Snow Leopard.
Try holding down the option button after the startup bong. That will allow you to select which disk to boot from. Select the "OSX install DVD" or something similar.
I've already noticed better memory management in this update. Also the structure of Applications updated such as Dock, Address Book etc. have taken on the structure of Snow Leopard, with _CodeSignature. We're nearly there...
1) Put in CD
2) Hold down option key when booting (make sure you're pressing it before the chime)
3) Select your cd and click on the arrow
4) Installation will start
Hold down Option while booting, as if you were going to boot into Windows. It should show the Apple logo, then an image of a HDD and a disc will appear. Click on the arrow under the disc.
While I agree with you point concerning PPC users, I disagree that not many people will upgrade. For $30, why wouldn't you upgrade, especially with the potential performance gains? I feel that the majority of people who won't upgrade are those that are unaware of SL...