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LfGrdMike · 12:03 AM

Email me here: [email protected]

I had no idea this would be that popular. I was bombarded hehe. Remember if you have any questions please feel free to IM me or drop an email. I love helping out, and always try when I can.

Maflynn · Oct 23, 2003, 08:25 AM

How difficult could it be?
You either Archive & install or format and install.

Is it so much more complciated than Jaguar?

Mike

djjava · Oct 23, 2003, 09:12 AM

don't forget, some of us switchers have never installed Mac OS before....

it's not that we are stupid....we just don't know.

The Placid Casual · Oct 23, 2003, 09:52 AM

Good point djjava... The PDF is a great idea, especially for switchers.

I have seen some awful data loss scenarios from people installing OS X over the last few years, just from people not being familiar with Mac things.

Archive install, clean install, selected items being installed etc etc. There is lots of room for confusion to the uninitiated...

I for example wouldn't know how to install Windows, and my only Linux install ever ended in the laptop being nearly thrown away... (very long and unhappy early mandrake experience...!)

spatterson · Oct 23, 2003, 10:34 AM

I think its awesome that LfGrdMike is offering help to those who are new to Macs! Way to go LfGrdMike!

Bruck · Oct 23, 2003, 10:56 AM

once i get the email, and get home, i would be more than willing to host that pdf on my website's space for you, (i dont use it since the site will be shut down soon) but due to the school its from... I think they will just block my logins, i will assume that it will remain download-able for a long time.

So look at this thread later for a link to the pdf.

LfGrdMike · 12:09 PM

I give you permission to post it anywhere you want just make sure nothing is removed from the package. You may change the archive format from .tar too .zip to if you would like.

OK, Check your mailboxes I used my frontier account to send it to you. If I missed anyone let me know. There were two people that had PM me, and the addresses given did not go through.

All check it every few hours. Please give me feedback. I think I am going to keep improving upon it. A lot of people find it very helpful. Good luck, and if you need any additional help I have provided my contact information.

LfGrdMike · Oct 23, 2003, 12:23 PM

I got a mailer - daemone failure on one of your email address. I wont post it for obvious reasons. If you emailed me anytime up to the present time:12:24 PM, and still dont have a pdf please email me back. I will try to send it to this individual again though.

djjava · Oct 23, 2003, 12:30 PM

lfgrdmike... this pdf package is what you sent me like a week ago right?

LfGrdMike · 12:38 PM

Remember as www.macfixit.com clearly stated this morning. Keep the 3rd parties off for a while. Things like MS Office and stuff will be fine, but your third parties could cause problems. Wait for the author to state its compatible with panther, or for an update.

Yes djava, you, my cousins, sister, and some online friends. Don't have a personal friend I know that owns a mac. They use PCs

By the way I also included an applescript that copies your bookmarks file for safari to the desktop. So it doesn't move it, but copies it. You should back this file up unless you want to have to add all your bookmarks again. I figured an applescript would be better than telling you where the file is. If you don't use safari email me and I can alter the script, and send you one. I will not include a restore script until I get my hands on panther. The directories could of changed slightly for all I know. So that is why.

Let me know if you dont know how to restore this file to your bookmarks. I will send you directions as soon as panther comes. So far my order is still open.

ligux · Oct 23, 2003, 01:07 PM

Thank you , man!
As soon as I get my new PB and the Update I will send you an email.

ligux · Oct 23, 2003, 01:09 PM

Thank you , for such a good work donation.
As soon as I get my new PB and the Update I will send you an email.

LfGrdMike · 02:16 PM

My copy of panther just shipped

It will be at my door tommorow ;-)

LfGrdMike · Oct 23, 2003, 03:54 PM

I think I sent it out to over 40 users

Makes it worth it if people use it

xi_hyperon · Oct 23, 2003, 04:11 PM

Email on the way!

LfGrdMike · Oct 23, 2003, 05:54 PM

Yeah Panther is going to be on my steps tommorow at 3pm or in the morning.

badtz · Oct 23, 2003, 07:13 PM

For those wanting the PDF, you can get it by ....

clicking here

LfGrdMike · Oct 23, 2003, 07:45 PM

There is a small bug in the Safari bookmarks script. The work around for those who already downloaded it is to open the file called.

originals.tgz

then run the script in there.

I must of included the buggy copy. My fault. it wont cause any harm though so don't worry. In applescript it simply will stop if there are syntax errors.

LfGrdMike · Oct 23, 2003, 10:34 PM

If you need a copy of the PDF use that link. Good luck everyone big day coming up!

icruise · Oct 24, 2003, 12:16 AM

Do you really think it's necessary to do a wipe of the hard disk? Isn't the archive and install option essentially doing the same thing, but without having to erase all of your other programs, etc?

Agent69 · Oct 24, 2003, 08:27 AM

I always format and clean install. IMO, it is better to start with a totally clean slate.

TAZ · Oct 24, 2003, 09:22 AM

Can you wipe and install with the Up-to-Date CD's or is that option reserved for the full price CD's?

s0litude · Oct 24, 2003, 10:58 AM

MY PANTHER IS ON ITS WAY. YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Oct 24, 2003 7:51 am

On FedEx vehicle for delivery

HILLSIDE IL

6:04 am

Arrived at FedEx Destination Location

HILLSIDE IL

LfGrdMike · Oct 24, 2003, 01:04 PM

I believe the up to date cd is the full version not sure though. I got my copy with edu discount.

danbrew · Oct 24, 2003, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by LfGrdMike:
Email me here: [email protected]

I had no idea this would be that popular. I was bombarded hehe. Remember if you have any questions please feel free to IM me or drop an email. I love helping out, and always try when I can.

No offense intended (you know I'm going to offend when I start like that...!), but that document and the recommendations are about the most lame thing I've ever seen.

First, I found it slightly ironic that the author claimed copyright protection in the first sentence, but in the second or third sentence mentioned he ripped off all the photos from the Apple website. Hmmm.

Second, do a clean install? Jesus - why would anyone who actually uses their machine for work waste all that time? Every software manufacture crafts upgrade installs to ease the pain and time required to install a new version.

Do note that you're going to have to reinstall *all* of your applications if you wipe the hard drive and do a "fresh" install. I don't know how long that would take you, but it would take several hours for me.

You can prevent problems with the OS and stability issues and the like by not installing crappy software off the net...

Just my $0.02...