Deleting Old Software

I have an 800Mhz flat panel iMac, 1 GB RAM.
For many reasons--mainly the fact I haven't installed a "ton" of programs on my computer--I am still using 10.2.8. My plan is to soon upgrade to 10.4. I can wait 'til 10.5 is "stable."
My first goal, is to clear out as much memory off my HD as possible before I upgrade. I do not use OS9/Classic at all, and I haven't used Appleworks in ages. Ultimately, I plan to only have a few, selected programs(iMovie, IDVD, etc., browser, something like PS Elements), and a lot of storage for video/audio projects.
First question is: can I go into the HD and delete everything having to do with OS9 without affecting programs still being used? My HD has following OS9 folders: System, Applications, and Desktop. Deleting these would clear out 1.5-2GB storage. Would this be OK?
Second question: when my OS is upgraded, what is the current opinion on the "safest" point upgrade to take 10.4? I will be getting the newest ILife package to match my computer/OS, and would like to hear some advice on how far I should go with it. Planning to shoot regular(DV) video at this time, not HD.
Thanks much for any help/advice, and look forward to replies.
17 iMac Mac OS X (10.2.x)
17 iMac Mac OS X (10.2.x)
17 iMac Mac OS X (10.2.x)
17 iMac Mac OS X (10.2.x)
17 iMac Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Hello Jon:
I deleted everything to do with OS 9 ages ago without difficulty. Be careful, however, whenever you delete system files. You should always back up before software changes. I make bootable clones of my iMacs on external firewire drives using a little program called SuperDuper ($28 at www.shirt-pocket.com).
When you upgrade, buy the retail version of OS X 10.4.x. Update from there using the software updater. OS X 10.4.10 is quite stable. You will see posts regarding problems, of course, but they almost always are related to other issues (not OS X 10.4.10).
Barry

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This is why I think I need to.
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I need to do the EXACT same thing, but have no idea how. Has anyone out there done this?
My situation is a tad different..this is a new Mac (and I'm a brand new Mac user). Tons of querks occur under my original account (videos won't run, Safari won't support certain plug-ins). I spent 6 hours on the phone w/ 4 different Apple Reps and nobody could fix it. A rep finally looked at my MacBook Pro in person today. He created a new account just to see if that would work and under that new account, everything works perfectly fine (no querks, can view video). He tried switching a million settings in my original account to no avail.
He said to create a new account (as he did) and move my files over to the new account and then go back to the original and delete it. How do you do this?! I can't figure it out! I've got a new account created, but of course it just has the default folders in it w/ the little red icons next to them! Thanks in advance!

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tomarm wrote:as I understand that only files no longer needed in other backups will be deleted. Is there any reason this approach should be avoided? Are there instructions on the best way to do this? Thanks.
yes, your wife ..
A: needs a MINIMUM of a second HD to archive data on
B: Yes, time machine "throws data out the window" when full
C: HD clones are more important.
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Methodology to protect your data. Backups vs. Archives. Long-term data protection
Time Machine / Time Capsule
Drawbacks:
1. Time Machine is not bootable, if your internal drive fails, you cannot access files or boot from TM directly from the dead computer.
2. Time machine is controlled by complex software, and while you can delve into the TM backup database for specific file(s) extraction, this is not ideal or desirable.
3. Time machine can and does have the potential for many error codes in which data corruption can occur and your important backup files may not be saved correctly, at all, or even damaged. This extra link of failure in placing software between your data and its recovery is a point of risk and failure. A HD clone is not subject to these errors.
4. Time machine mirrors your internal HD, in which cases of data corruption, this corruption can immediately spread to the backup as the two are linked. TM is perpetually connected (or often) to your computer, and corruption spread to corruption, without isolation, which TM lacks (usually), migrating errors or corruption is either automatic or extremely easy to unwittingly do.
5. Time Machine does not keep endless copies of changed or deleted data, and you are often not notified when it deletes them; likewise you may accidently delete files off your computer and this accident is mirrored on TM.
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8. TM working premise is a “black box” backup of OS, APPS, settings, and vital data that nearly 100% of users never verify until an emergency hits or their computers internal SSD or HD that is corrupt or dead and this is an extremely bad working premise on vital data.
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Time Machine Deletes Old Backups without warning!!

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nerowolfe wrote:
True, TM is not a classic archival system, but until the drive is full, the difference is moot.
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I still have on my TM HD every file I ever had because it's only 1/2 full.
No, you don't. Read on...
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2) daily - deleted after a week
3) weekly - deleted only when the disk is full - these are the only deletions you will be warned about
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But the OP's real question is why he was never warned about the old backups being deleted, as TM says it will do, archival stuff notwithstanding. Apparently TM simply ignores the user's request to be warned.
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Yes.
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