Upgrading the OS

[insomniac321123]

Sorry if this is a stupid question. This is my first mac, so...
If I put 10.5 on my MBP when it comes out, will it erase all of the data on my HD?

Thanks,
insomniac

 

[Killyp]

If you do what's called an ARCHIVE install, then no, it will not erase all your data. It's still a good idea to backup all your data prior to the update though.

 

[insomniac321123]

does that archive install not install everything?

 

[yellow]

High probability that Leopard will have an "Upgrade" button that it will default to during the installation process which will update your Mac without destroying anything*. Just like Tiger. Just like Panther.


*: (you need/want/care about.. unless you've config'd stuff in /etc and the like)

 

[trainguy77]

does that archive install not install everything?

What it does is moves the old system files to a folder called old system files. Then reinstalls the system, leaving your user files in the same place, along with your preferences and applications. Yet you still get a nice clean install of OS X.

 

[insomniac321123]

thanks for the quick responses.

insomniac

 

[yellow]

What it does is moves the old system files to a folder called old system files.

Technically, it creates a folder at the root called "/Previous Systems/", into which it creates another folder called "/Previous System #" (where # refers to the amount of previous systems it finds there, starting at 1), into which it moves the appropriate files/directories.

 

[mockingbird.fan]

Hey, I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade from 10.1 to Tiger using the archieve and install or an upgrade option if possible. Basically I dont want t delete user data and re-format the disk.
Cheers.

 

[yellow]

Using A&I? Absolutely.
Using the "Upgrade" button? I don't think so.

But there's no need to reformat. 10.1 used HFS+ too.

 

[mockingbird.fan]

Thanks yellow.