Mac OS X Panther Timesaving Techniques For Dummies
Chapter One
Installing Panther
without the Hassle
Technique
Before you can discover the magic of Apple's latest, greatest operating
system, you need a version of it running on your Mac. You might
even wonder whether Mac OS X Panther is right for you. Because
you're holding this book, the answer is presumably yes, but to explain
why, we begin this Technique by discussing some of Panther's benefits
and new technologies.
The installation process itself has a few variables, and comprehending
the different choices can not only save you time during the installation
process but also give you a more reliable operating system over the long
haul. You should also be able to make knowledgeable decisions about
formatting and partitioning your disk drive before you install the OS.
Finally, we show you how to breeze through the Setup Assistant (Apple's
program for easing you through the startup process) and then wrap up
with a discussion of foolproof file transfers.
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