So in theory, I could install my Macbook's Tiger on the Mini (secondary computer) and put Leopard that shipped with the Mini on my Macbook? HAs anyone done something similar?
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So in theory, I could install my Macbook's Tiger on the Mini (secondary computer) and put Leopard that shipped with the Mini on my Macbook? HAs anyone done something similar?
See this page: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25497
Basically, if a new mini comes with 10.4.8 (for example) and your old MacBook came with 10.4.6 you'd be fine installing from the mini's installation disc onto the MacBook but you should under no circumstances install from the MacBook's installation on your new mini. So although Leopard would install fine from your new mini's DVDs you would not be able to install Tiger onto your mini from your MacBook DVDs.
Edit: changed CDs to DVDs
IMO Apple has been too quiet lately.
I smell something bigger than expected just around the corner...
My guess is, Leopard is going to be THA BOMB SON!
That's why they've been so silent, they're working on stuff we can't even imagine. And although I'm very pleased with Tiger I must say... the long wait is making me wonder about how great 10.5 will be
I smell something bigger than expected just around the corner...
My guess is, Leopard is going to be THA BOMB SON!
That's why they've been so silent, they're working on stuff we can't even imagine. And although I'm very pleased with Tiger I must say... the long wait is making me wonder about how great 10.5 will be 
No, I don't think so.
Basically, you shouldn't install a version of OSX older than the one that shipped with the computer. Certain core components in the Mac may depend on the newer version of the OS.
MadDoc,
Quad core are lower in GHz, too.
Also, the dual-core chips are available at a faster clock rate than the quad core.
Off topic...
I want to ask something way off topic. Would it be foolish of me to buy an iMac right now? I really want a new computer, and going for a Mac. It would be my first one. I was thinking either the 20-inch or 24. Should I just wait or just go ahead and buy? I guess I don't need one badly to death, although I'm been kind of wanting one for for a few months.
I want to ask something way off topic. Would it be foolish of me to buy an iMac right now? I really want a new computer, and going for a Mac. It would be my first one. I was thinking either the 20-inch or 24. Should I just wait or just go ahead and buy? I guess I don't need one badly to death, although I'm been kind of wanting one for for a few months.
Tiger supports an arbitrary number of cores (at most layers) however it doesn't have a thread scheduler that understands the core / cache / socket hierarchy (well at least it doesn't do much with that information). As a result when you start to get so many cores behind a single socket yet still have multiple sockets the scheduler can inadvertently thrash the disjoint caches and buses related to each socket by moving a data heavy thread (or threads) around among cores instead of scheduling them on the same core (or peer core) again and again.
In other words it can degrade efficiency of the system negating some of the gains 8+ cores gives you.
Dates for new hardware from Apple are fuzzy still... they could release minor speed bumped system in the near future (likely would have happened by now if they planned to do it at all) or it could be months.
Personally if I am not fairly sure something will be changing in the near future (2-4 weeks) I usually buy now if I need a system. The reality is that the system you get now will be a good system and more then capable for the foreseeable future.
The only pause I would have in regards to the iMac is the possibility of Apple releasing an LED backlighted version in the not so distant future (hard to predict this one). That would be a nice power efficiency win and possibly even allow Core 2 Duo desktop components to be put in the system without thermal budget issues.
Thank goodness I only do image manipulation or I'd manage to care more about more cores. My macbook is plenty capable of handling multiple tasks without gasping for a second wind, especially with its 2GB of RAM, and I can run 3-4 higher powered apps without stalling, so I'm golden. I'd like to see the quad mac pro remain with the 8 being an option, and the quad would then have a lower price. Yes, it sounds like I'm freebasing, but a guy can dream.
I would probably do well with an iMac, but the display is what troubles me. I've had a few desktop displays die, I'd be livid if it was attached to my computer and had to have the entire unit sent off for repair. It's either the mini or mp for me. I need the storage, but the mini is less than half the price...oh woe woe is me.
I would probably do well with an iMac, but the display is what troubles me. I've had a few desktop displays die, I'd be livid if it was attached to my computer and had to have the entire unit sent off for repair. It's either the mini or mp for me. I need the storage, but the mini is less than half the price...oh woe woe is me.
I would love the Mac Pro to move up in the line a little more (not really in price but performance/expansion build out) and hopefully Apple will backfill the space with a mini-tower Mac (2 PCIe slots, one 16 lane other 8 lane) that is priced about the same as the iMac but without a display.
Ok you win. If that were to happen, I'd probably end up buying the midrange over the pro anyway. It would be more powerful and more upgradable than the mini and would not have the display constraint of the imac. I'd still like to see a smaller version of the slide out HD trays like on the Mac Pro. The ease of swapping alone makes it an attractive offer to me.
I gots the money for a new mbp, just waiting now. I know a lot of people say just go ahead and buy now, but all threads/discussions considered, waiting till June is ok with me.
Also, like many others here, I know someone at apple, and she has indicated to me the hours they work are GRUELING. Just want everyone to know the people who actually create this stuff for "steve's vision" are running flat out 24/7.
Also, like many others here, I know someone at apple, and she has indicated to me the hours they work are GRUELING. Just want everyone to know the people who actually create this stuff for "steve's vision" are running flat out 24/7.
Anyone got a nice leopard-fur wallpaper? I've been using a neat tiger-fur one in honor of the last days of 10.4 and I wanted a new one to welcome in 10.5
so nobody is looking at the obvious, the invite for WWDC in june has the Time Machine look to it. That's where leapord is coming out i'll bet. There would be no reason to look at NAB as the platform for an OS launch. It'll happen at WWDC. Plus Apple wouldd rather get us excited for WWDC than NAB. Just my 2 cents.
Which version of OS 10.4 did your MB come with? You would only be safe using the discs from your C2D if, for example, your MB came with 10.4.6 and your C2D came with 10.4.7 or later.... basically the number after the 10.4 should be at least one higher on your C2D discs than what came on your MB discs.
Does 10.4.10 seem more likely now? (Barring the strange numbering.
I predicted a Leopard/Santa Rosa tie in awhile back.
In that case it looks like May at the earliest. I guess it makes sense to get all the 64-bit capabilities tied up together if there is going to be a major refresh of the models, Leopard can then be presented at its very best on all models.
I would just like to point out, even though this rumor is complete nonsence and has been proven so....http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ check it out, there is already a bootcamp beta compatible with Vista.