[Don Pickett]

I'm getting my 10.3 discs this weekend, so I'm going to install. I've never done an Archive and Install, but I have read that it's a better option than just installing over my existing set up. Can someone tell me exactly what A&I does?

[Ratm]

I just installed Panther today and chose to do a archive install. Basically it preserves everything in your home user folder (bookmarks, Apps, Mail accounts, Address Book, Internet config ) and the previous system folder is replace with the newer one so things like third party drivers or other software that required to be placed in the root level (?) will be trashed. Its easier to re-install those few items than your entire home directory (was that clear enough?).

In my opinion a clean install isn't necessary since the system folder is completely replaced and is basically a new system. But little things are left behind (invisible items but they won't interfere with anything they are just data files or folders ) by apps in your home account that you may want to get ride of but having to reconfig everything and re-registering apps makes it for a none option.


I love how Panther reinvigorated my system (Blue&White smurf tower) and extended its life for another year but hopefully I won't have to wait that long until I can get my dual G5 3 Ghz .

[Mr. Blur]

my (perhaps somewhat predictable) response would be.....search and read through some of the countless other threads that have covered this topic......

[Don Pickett]

Originally posted by Mr. Blur:
my (perhaps somewhat predictable) response would be.....search and read through some of the countless other threads that have covered this topic......

That requires me not to be lazy!

[dtriska]

Originally posted by Ratm:
I love how Panther reinvigorated my system (Blue&White smurf tower) and extended its life for another year but hopefully I won't have to wait that long until I can get my dual G5 3 Ghz .

You and me both. (I'm currently on a G4 450 DP.)