Updating from 10.2.8 to 10.3+ .... What to expect? (the good & bad)
If I'm making the upgrade from my current OS 10.2.8 to OS 10.3+ (10.3.9 probably), what are some of the problems that may occur, if any?
I have alot of software on my eMac (Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, misc. etc. - 72 applications in total), that I am worried about loosing through an upgrade. What is the best procedure to use (with the Apple 10.3 installer) to avoid as many possible problems as possible?
Also, I have two LaCie external hard drives attached, are there any precautions that should be taken with the OS 10.3 upgrade for these as well?
Obviously, I want to spend as little time doing the upgrade, but have a feeling I will be attempting to fix upgrade problems for weeks, or months after the OS 10.3 upgarde is made. This is why I have stayed with the OS 10.2.8 on this eMac.
Any advice, or serious issues to watch for on upgrading to OS 10.3+ would be appreciated.
800 mhz eMac/Superdrive Mac OS X (10.2.x) LaCie External Hard Drive, 1 GB RAM
800 mhz eMac/Superdrive Mac OS X (10.2.x) LaCie External Hard Drive, 1 GB RAM
800 mhz eMac/Superdrive Mac OS X (10.2.x) LaCie External Hard Drive, 1 GB RAM
Hi DavidMac!
Although I agree with Kappy & Gulliver, that your questions have been asked and answered numerous times, I'll once again post some information.
Your computer specifications will be a determing factor, of which version of OS X you can successfully upgrade to.
If your eMac meets the system requirements for the OS, precautioary measures, like a backup, are taken, and the upgrade is done properly, you should not encounter any problems.
But regarding your Third-Party applications, you should check to be sure, that there are upgrades, to make them compatible with the newer OS version, before upgrading your system.
Mac OS X Versions 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, are complete system upgrades that must be purchased.
Once an OS has been installed, the point upgrades, such as 10.1.x to 10.1.5 (Final) 10.2.x to 10.2.8 (Final), 10.3.x to 10.3.9 (Final), and 10.4.x to 10.4.8 (Pending), can be downloaded for free.
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
Panther, is no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
If you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, or a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, FastMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
The discs should look like the images in the above links, unless purchased from AppleRescue.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Once Panther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the 10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final version.
If your Mac meets the System Requirements for Tiger, you could also consider installing that.
And then use the PPC 10.4.8 Combo Update, to upgrade to the currrent version.
Panther System Requirements
Additional Panther System Requirements
Tiger System Requirements
Additionally, "Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download the Media Exchange Program Order From Here.
Orders must be mailed by March 19, 2007.
AppleRescue, also sells a Tiger installation set on CD
Shop Carefully, Examine All Documentation, And Good Luck!
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