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how long does it take to load Panther
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Re: how long does it take to load Panther
You don't say what speed TiBook you have, but figure around an hour. Maybe more if you have an early TiBook.
yeah, it's not too long considering. it's only an hour. but you should still have the power adapter connected if you're thinking of installing on the road...
I did a clean install on my DP1GHz Quicksilver last night and it only took about 20-30mins (inc. X11, de-selected all the unwanted language packs, unwanted printer drivers etc).
Took me a little over an hour on my 600MHz iBook. The installer tries to give you an idea how long it's going to take (percent complete, time remaining, etc) but each time the indication comes up its only for that _portion_ of the install. Even then, the installation rate varies, so the estimate fluctuates a lot.
wow, you guys have long installs. Mine only took about 10-15 mins to install, another 3 hours to get all applications, users, etc. installed. ( I did a complete clean install).
This is on a MDD 867 DP w 768MB RAM
This is on a MDD 867 DP w 768MB RAM
I have a 15" iMac G4/800, and I timed it ten times. On average, it took about 21 seconds between the time I hit the power button and the time the login window came up.
Edit; I'm sorry, your question had two possible meanings. It took about an hour or so to happen here.
Edit; I'm sorry, your question had two possible meanings. It took about an hour or so to happen here.
The third CD is for the extra software if you select it from the custom installation (such as X11, additional print drivers, languages, etc) and XCode is the Developer disc. As far as installing, I didn't really pay attention but it was probably around 25-30 minutes tops to go from inserting disc one to playing around in the Finder.
This is all pretty neat. One thing I find is that my anxiety level is practically zero when dealing with Apple stuff, while I needed a Zantac when I used to do this with Windows updates<g>.
One ?? though. In OSX, Jaguar, I had a folder on the desktop with all my alias's. I tried to move it to the Finder Sidebar, I think it is called, but all it did was make a copy there. I tried to Trash the Desktop Alias folder and open up files using the copy I put in the Sidebar. However, it told me that the alias was in the trash, and I'd have to take it out to use it. Short of remaking a new Alias folder in Sidebar, is there a way to get the copy in Sidebar to run and still eliminate the folder on the Desktop. I have this think about cluttered Desktops<g>.
Frank
One ?? though. In OSX, Jaguar, I had a folder on the desktop with all my alias's. I tried to move it to the Finder Sidebar, I think it is called, but all it did was make a copy there. I tried to Trash the Desktop Alias folder and open up files using the copy I put in the Sidebar. However, it told me that the alias was in the trash, and I'd have to take it out to use it. Short of remaking a new Alias folder in Sidebar, is there a way to get the copy in Sidebar to run and still eliminate the folder on the Desktop. I have this think about cluttered Desktops<g>.
Frank
I have a folder in my Home folder that I keep all my sidebar folders and random things I've made, backed up, or have done. I labeled it "Creations" and it sits nice and tiddy in there to keep my system directory nice and slim.
if I do just a strict upgrade.. will I loose my mail, keychain passwords, or safari bookmarks?
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Mail is kept on the server if you use .Mac, I found that out and think that is awesome since it is always safe. As far as bookmarks, address book, iCal, etc, all you need to do is do one quick iSync and it is all automatically carried over to your new system. I was beyond happy to see it in a matter of a few seconds place all my iCal appointments back, my address book, and all of my bookmarks as if I had always been on Panther.
1.25 ALpb, about 13 minutes with the languages deselcted. also the iapps that i new i had all the latest versions already. (did and archive install)
aethier
aethier
This am, first one after installing Panther, I find a ton of junk mail in my inbox. Do we have to "retrain" Mail to learn what's junk all over. I did go to Mail/Preferences/Junk, and my filter is on for junk. Just curious as to others experiences with this.
Thanks.
Frank
Thanks.
Frank
I've never gotten junk, anyway, so I don't even use the filter. That's the nice thing about only giving your .Mac name to friends, Apple, and the few things I subscribe to. Much nicer than AOL and their 15 "Penis enlargement" or "XXX girls!!!" emails an hour.
It was REALLY quick on my DP 1.25 G4, and noticably slower on my 15" PB 1.25. I think it has to do with the optical drive...the notebook ones aren't as fast as the desktop ones I'd imagine.
