D demian64 macrumors newbie Original poster Nov 12, 2003 10 0 Chicago, IL Nov 12, 2003 #1 I am creating an image for a 10.2.8 migration and I want to set up a default profile so that any accounts created on the machine have certain features and preferences already set. I've done this a lot on PC's but never on an OS X build.
I am creating an image for a 10.2.8 migration and I want to set up a default profile so that any accounts created on the machine have certain features and preferences already set. I've done this a lot on PC's but never on an OS X build.
Rower_CPU Moderator emeritus Oct 5, 2001 11,219 2 San Diego, CA Nov 12, 2003 #2 OK, here's a quick and dirty explanation of how OS X creates new user directories. OS X uses a template for all new accounts based on the info in this directory: /System/Library/UserTemplate/English.lproj It contains all the directories and files that appear by default for a user, including all of their preferences. Here's more info on the topic: http://www.stat.ucla.edu/esources/deployment/notes.php Be sure to make a backup copy of the template before you start working.
OK, here's a quick and dirty explanation of how OS X creates new user directories. OS X uses a template for all new accounts based on the info in this directory: /System/Library/UserTemplate/English.lproj It contains all the directories and files that appear by default for a user, including all of their preferences. Here's more info on the topic: http://www.stat.ucla.edu/esources/deployment/notes.php Be sure to make a backup copy of the template before you start working.