Using laptop OS on Desktop

[betsbillabong]

Thanks for your replies. I just did the install and it seems all right. I did "archive and install" to be safe and to make sure the new system was absolutely new and clean (well, I suppose I could have done a clean install but that's tough on christmas eve!). I still think OWC should tell you you're getting cast-off iMac installs and not full retail disks, but I suppose as long as they work it doesn't matter.

Archive and Install question: if the computer seems to be working normally, is there anything I need to bring over from the old system? Particularly when it comes to 3rd party application support? The box has Photoshop 7 installed, and I'm about to upgrade to CS but want to know if I need to bring anything else over first.

Thanks!
Betsey

 

[cephoto]

I had problems with Norton and Palm. Had to reinstall both. I'd keep the archive around for a few weeks until you're sure you don't need it.

 

[betsbillabong]

Thanks cephoto, and happy holidays! The install seems fine, and has greatly increased the speed of the OS. But it's good advice to hang onto the old system for a while. Luckily she barely uses it... only for Photoshop. But still, something could go wrong.

A side note: happily, after upgrading to Panther, Photoshop CS and NikonScan 4, Photoshop is now seeing the scanner in the Import menu, so I think she's completely up to speed and very happy!