Now that 10.4.6 is out, let's review the upgrade steps

Question

Every update ever made for Mac OS X has basically been troublefree for me and many others who followed these steps. I am posting this here in the hope of avoiding people posting as many 10.4.6 has killed my computer posts.
1. Backup your data. If unsure what is the best method of backing up your data to keep it safe, be sure to start your own topic here and many posters will be glad to find the best method for your needs.
2. Turn off Energy Saver and any automatic software updating mechanism from Quicktime, to Software Update, to third party updates.
3. Dismount (if a data storage peripheral) and disconnect third party peripherals.
4. Verify all your software including drivers for third party devices are known to work with the update in question, or needs the update.
If it does not need the update to run stop right here, and keep on using the version of the operating system you are running.
5. Do not update if your system is slow or unhealthy. Troubleshoot any system issues you may have with fonts, cache, or preferences before updating.
6. Make sure all Apple Applications are stored in the Applications folder (except Applications Mac OS 9 for Classic applications).
7. Repair permissions with Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utility.
8. Apply the right update for your machine. Use Apple menu -> About This Mac to determine if you have a G3, G4, G5 (PowerPC, also known as PPC), or Intel. Here are the updates by platform:
PPC:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1046comboforppc.html for 10.4 through 10.4.5 to update to 10.4.6
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1046forppc.html
for 10.4.5 only to update to 10.4.6.
Intel:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1046comboforintel.html for 10.4.4 through 10.4.5 to update to 10.4.6
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1046forintel.html
for 10.4.5 only to update to 10.4.6
9. Apply the combo update for your system if the initial update does not work.
10. Repair permissions again.
Good luck!

Answer 1

What about the 99% of computer users who do not know
this forum exists and simply see the Software Update
pop up and click yes?
First i doubt it is 99% of us who do not know.
We are more Savvy than that, i would like to think. Thus the Mac Vs Other.
Second One Ought to Know what one is saying Yes to.
1) There is, The Manual , Meant be Read.
2) The loaded Spring in the Dock takes One right to Apple
3) Website Address in Software Updater might lead to, Apple
4) Mac Os X Software-.. Under Blue apple
5) Inquisitiveness & the desire to maintain ones personal property.
6) Newsletters
7) Google
Is Apple being negligent in not informing or
automating the correct processes to successfully
install OSX updates?
No !! I think not, at least not " In my take Responsibility for my own property & personal accountability" attitude, I believe the onus rest with the Owner.
Hello ibrody~ I looking & with very little effort on my part, you have Answered my Questions on this. Thank you for your Time & Effort it is most Appreciated.~ Eme~;~{)
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