Can the Panther Up-to-Date CDs install the OS on an empty drive, or can they only upgrade OS 10.2? I've heard two different things from people on this forum, so if someone could please verify it one way or the other, I would really appreciate it. Thanks very much.
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Panther Up-to-Date CDs Upgrade or Install?
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The CDs I received (My Powerbook qualified for the free upgrade) are upgrade-only CDs. I wanted to do a clean install, but made the mistake of wiping the disk myself before getting started. When I booted from the first CD, it went looking for an existiong OS X installation (which of course it didn't find). I ended up having to re-install 10.2 before I could upgrade.
Once the system check has been done, though, you are given the option to reformat the hard disk. So you can still do a clean install, if that's your preference.
The CDs I received (My Powerbook qualified for the free upgrade) are upgrade-only CDs. I wanted to do a clean install, but made the mistake of wiping the disk myself before getting started. When I booted from the first CD, it went looking for an existiong OS X installation (which of course it didn't find). I ended up having to re-install 10.2 before I could upgrade.
Once the system check has been done, though, you are given the option to reformat the hard disk. So you can still do a clean install, if that's your preference.
the upgrade disks I got for my G5 are just like the standard retail ones. The 1st disk is called the upgrade disk but even if you format your drive first choosing the right options on the installer will allow you to do a clean install. I can't see apple doing a special set of pure upgrade only CD's it wouldn't be cost efficient and defeats the point of the scheme. Mine came with everything except the retail box.