When you clean install it, it also takes a fraction of the time to install... and I do mean fraction. You are better served to just copy off your important files, clean install, and bring those files back to the machine.
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When you clean install it, it also takes a fraction of the time to install... and I do mean fraction. You are better served to just copy off your important files, clean install, and bring those files back to the machine.
Re: Re: No .edu discount
Are there going to be t-shirts? If not I'm not going to stand in that long line at schaumburg. I'll just place my order on line.
Are there going to be t-shirts? If not I'm not going to stand in that long line at schaumburg. I'll just place my order on line.
Canada
Just checked my order and says open and I have been bumped up to 2 day shipping at no extra charge.
Bad thing is I'll be outta town when it gets here.
Just checked my order and says open and I have been bumped up to 2 day shipping at no extra charge.
Bad thing is I'll be outta town when it gets here.clean install question
I'm just wondering - to do a clean install do you just have to pop in the CD and select an option for clean install? Or Are you supposed to format the hard disk before you install the program? If so - how would you go about formatting the hard disk?
In addition, before you format your hard disk, do you have to deauthorize your itunes music and then authorize it again after the clean panther install?
I'm just wondering - to do a clean install do you just have to pop in the CD and select an option for clean install? Or Are you supposed to format the hard disk before you install the program? If so - how would you go about formatting the hard disk?
In addition, before you format your hard disk, do you have to deauthorize your itunes music and then authorize it again after the clean panther install?
Oh ya doing a clean install here. Will be picking a copy up at the Keystone Store, IN I simply cannot wait!
I ordered October 8th, around 6 pm through edu online store. I too have been bumped to 2 day, but no shipping notices yet. I am just hoping that it somehow arrives by 6, so I can install in the car during the 2 hour drive to my nearest Apple Store. I don't want to miss the party, right? Would be cool to show up at the store with Panther already installed!
Just checked my order status: Open. I didn't bother with the expedited shipping 'cuz even with the slow way, delivery was oct 24/pm. Luckily I have an free day on Friday. Told the GF that I'm busy...
I ordered through the Canadian edu online store last Saturday. Nice price. My campus computer store told me they wouldn't have it in on Friday, and probably wouldn't get Panther for 8 or 10 days. wtf?
When Jaguar was intro'd my local Apple retailer had a REAL Jaguar (nice kitty) in the store, I wonder what they'll do this time? I have a black cat that looks like a miniature Panther...maybe I'll take her into the store...
I ordered through the Canadian edu online store last Saturday. Nice price. My campus computer store told me they wouldn't have it in on Friday, and probably wouldn't get Panther for 8 or 10 days. wtf?
When Jaguar was intro'd my local Apple retailer had a REAL Jaguar (nice kitty) in the store, I wonder what they'll do this time? I have a black cat that looks like a miniature Panther...maybe I'll take her into the store...
Re: Re: No .edu discount in the Chesnut Hill Mall in Newton, MA
Uhh... no. I'll be at... Cambridgeside. You should come to Cambridgeside to meet me (and leave all the winnable goodies at Chestnut Hill for me!)
But seriously, I should be Chestnut Hill, albeit a little late (I have class in Boston until 8:40). If I come from class, look for the guy in the dress shirt and tie (since I go to class from work). RL name is Patrick.
-p
Uhh... no. I'll be at... Cambridgeside. You should come to Cambridgeside to meet me (and leave all the winnable goodies at Chestnut Hill for me!)
But seriously, I should be Chestnut Hill, albeit a little late (I have class in Boston until 8:40). If I come from class, look for the guy in the dress shirt and tie (since I go to class from work). RL name is Patrick.
-p
Short-Pump
So, other than Mole who else will be at the Short-Pump store? I'll be the guy wearing the short-pump shirt holding an ibook sitting next to the MCSE holding his brand spanking new 12 Powerbook.
By brand spanking new I mean its sittin at his house waiting for him to get home so he can open the box new.
So, other than Mole who else will be at the Short-Pump store? I'll be the guy wearing the short-pump shirt holding an ibook sitting next to the MCSE holding his brand spanking new 12 Powerbook.
By brand spanking new I mean its sittin at his house waiting for him to get home so he can open the box new.
Upgrades but no ship yet
Just upgraded to 2-day, no charge still [chose the free option at order], and nothing shipped. I guess tomorrow for delivery on Friday! Good weekend, going to snow here and will be fun to play with all day!
Just upgraded to 2-day, no charge still [chose the free option at order], and nothing shipped. I guess tomorrow for delivery on Friday! Good weekend, going to snow here and will be fun to play with all day!
I wonder if I could change my Panther order's delivery address to "in line" with the address of my local Apple retail store. That way, I won't miss my Panther delivery at home while I'm waiting in line to win the free iMac in the raffle.
Backup Beta
any .MAC users here who have thought of using Backup beta to backup all the data before installing Panther? I would like to back all the stuff up on a server but dunno if Backup Beta is reliable enough! What do you guys do? Use Backup beta or backup on CDs?
any .MAC users here who have thought of using Backup beta to backup all the data before installing Panther? I would like to back all the stuff up on a server but dunno if Backup Beta is reliable enough! What do you guys do? Use Backup beta or backup on CDs?
Re: :-\
Well I ordered Panther witht the education discount and I chose the $7 shipping, should come by this weekend
Originally posted by samatheson
No shipping notice for me yet, and I ordered ~30 minutes after it was announced.
I did check my online status though, and it seems my shipping was changed to 2-day... though I paid for overnight.
I also got the educational discount, perhaps that has something to do with it?
eirp.
I attached a some screenshots I took of the email and online order page, put together in photoshop, so bored cause it's so late.
Well I ordered Panther witht the education discount and I chose the $7 shipping, should come by this weekend
no answer...
Did not receive any response from application. It is possible that the application does not exist, or that the requested url is incorrect.
That's what I get from the german apple web site when try to check my order status...
I've done it 48 times today and now feel they want to skip me ...
Did not receive any response from application. It is possible that the application does not exist, or that the requested url is incorrect.
That's what I get from the german apple web site when try to check my order status...
I've done it 48 times today and now feel they want to skip me ...
Update the OS is just fine
I've tested Panther on several systems by just doing it as an update install. This has worked with ZERO problems, as well it should.
On my primary work computer, I have 4 internal hard drives. One is my OS, applications and main documents. The second drive is a backup, and drives 3 and 4 are used for media production. So the point is that I could always just carbon copy drive 2 to drive 1 if something was wrong with the install, but like I said, I've had no problems.
Unless you'd done some hacks to the OS, I recommend doing it as an update install. You'd still want to back everything up, but it is easier and faster. I also find it more reliable in terms of dealing with preferences and library items.
Panther (as the GM) has already been pretty damn well tested in the public for the past couple of weeks or so. If there's concerns about compatibility or whatever just check the boards...you won't find much, but there are some issues. Everything I have works like a charm.
I think it's more important to wait a few days for updates that come via the Software Update, since those are not as publicly tested as Panther has been.
I've tested Panther on several systems by just doing it as an update install. This has worked with ZERO problems, as well it should.
On my primary work computer, I have 4 internal hard drives. One is my OS, applications and main documents. The second drive is a backup, and drives 3 and 4 are used for media production. So the point is that I could always just carbon copy drive 2 to drive 1 if something was wrong with the install, but like I said, I've had no problems.
Unless you'd done some hacks to the OS, I recommend doing it as an update install. You'd still want to back everything up, but it is easier and faster. I also find it more reliable in terms of dealing with preferences and library items.
Panther (as the GM) has already been pretty damn well tested in the public for the past couple of weeks or so. If there's concerns about compatibility or whatever just check the boards...you won't find much, but there are some issues. Everything I have works like a charm.
I think it's more important to wait a few days for updates that come via the Software Update, since those are not as publicly tested as Panther has been.
Better remember to update that firmware!!!
When OS X 10.2 Jaguar had come out originally, i installed and then proceeded to have HORRIBLE problems! try, crashing every time i launched an internet browser, the WORST! i un-installed it and then realised that i didnt UPDATE THE FIRMWARE! which was apparently causing all the damn problems.
I shall not be making that mistake this time!
Panther is UPON us!
When OS X 10.2 Jaguar had come out originally, i installed and then proceeded to have HORRIBLE problems! try, crashing every time i launched an internet browser, the WORST! i un-installed it and then realised that i didnt UPDATE THE FIRMWARE! which was apparently causing all the damn problems.
I shall not be making that mistake this time!
Panther is UPON us!
How many people are getting "shipped" in their order status? I've been checking back all day, but it still says "open" and I ordered it on the 9th.
I have two orders, one on the 8th and one on the 10th. The 8th is a full version that my mom's gonna buy from me, the 10th is the UTD for me to use. Neither have shipped, but both are bumped up to 2-day shipping. And I wasn't "supposed" to get the up-to-date.
Re: Better remember to update that firmware!!!
This is my first update, so I was wondering if there is an option to update the firmware. Also, is it better to do a clean install? If so, how do I go about doing a clean install? Is there an option or something?
Thanks
Bill
This is my first update, so I was wondering if there is an option to update the firmware. Also, is it better to do a clean install? If so, how do I go about doing a clean install? Is there an option or something?
Thanks
Bill
Re: no answer...
i have exactly the same message. in fact all european stores show this message at the moment.
i'm wondering what is going on there?!
Originally posted by AmigoMac
Did not receive any response from application. It is possible that the application does not exist, or that the requested url is incorrect.
That's what I get from the german apple web site when try to check my order status...
I've done it 48 times today and now feel they want to skip me ...
i have exactly the same message. in fact all european stores show this message at the moment.
i'm wondering what is going on there?!
Re: Re: Better remember to update that firmware!!!
Any computers that needed a firmware update for jaguar need it for panther as well. Make sure to check the documentation that comes with the installation disks to see if additional firmware updates will be required for panther. I doubt any will though.
Here is the firmware update list for Jaguar:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117
And yes, it absolutely blows when you don't update the firmware before installing. My coworker could not figure out why her machine was crashing after 3 full installs... and then I found this KBase article.
EDIT: Just wanted to clarify that if you've already updated the firmware for jaguar, you don't have to update it again... unless a NEW firmware update is released in the next few days.
-Alex
Any computers that needed a firmware update for jaguar need it for panther as well. Make sure to check the documentation that comes with the installation disks to see if additional firmware updates will be required for panther. I doubt any will though.
Here is the firmware update list for Jaguar:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117
And yes, it absolutely blows when you don't update the firmware before installing. My coworker could not figure out why her machine was crashing after 3 full installs... and then I found this KBase article.
EDIT: Just wanted to clarify that if you've already updated the firmware for jaguar, you don't have to update it again... unless a NEW firmware update is released in the next few days.
-Alex
ship soon
I just called someone at Apple just to make myself feel better - I too have been checking my status like every hour or so today - but he assured me that I should get it on Friday - only time will tell - I will be depressed if it does not show up - we all know that feeling - waiting for the fedex guy to walk up to the door and then when they don't show - so I'm gonna keep my hopes up...
I just called someone at Apple just to make myself feel better - I too have been checking my status like every hour or so today - but he assured me that I should get it on Friday - only time will tell - I will be depressed if it does not show up - we all know that feeling - waiting for the fedex guy to walk up to the door and then when they don't show - so I'm gonna keep my hopes up...
European stores...
just hope they don't forget we do exist ... I placed my order within 30 min from the release and the last status was "being assembled" , still burning the CD?
just hope they don't forget we do exist ... I placed my order within 30 min from the release and the last status was "being assembled" , still burning the CD?