Post by: Texas Mac Man on October 19, 2006, 12:01:25 PM
Based on problems I've seen on various forums, I've decided to stick with 10.4.7 for the time being.
Post by: RogueCrew on October 19, 2006, 12:17:55 PM
Post by: dakota on October 19, 2006, 12:54:55 PM
Post by: RogueCrew on October 19, 2006, 01:08:24 PM
Two reasons for this: Combo Update reinstalls stuff in your System than may have been corrupted and it avoids installing over cable or DSL, which is not 100% reliable.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on October 19, 2006, 02:16:08 PM
I'm still at 10.3.4, so it's been a while since I've had any direct experience.
But, if it ain't broke...Another very important action to take before updtaing is to make sure all Apple apps are where Apple expects them to be. For some reason, Apple seems to be the only develpoer that can't find their own apps ( or simply refuses to try ).
I would also recomend quiting any and all apps. Maybe even unpluging your internet connection during the process, that should keep any 'hidden' app from accidentally 'phoning home' ( including Software Update! ).
The other pretty much accepted techniques include:
Before upgrading:
• Print out any reported fixes for reported problems caused by the upgrade
• Repair permissions
• Archive important files/apps
• Create as much free space on the drive as is convenient
• Have a relaxed lunch with your wife
After upgrading:
• Repair permissions
• Use third-party apps one at a time for a while ( making sure they still preform as expected )
• Slowly add third-party "Login Items" with a Log In/Restart after each addition
These instructions will self destruct within 60 seconds of beginning any OS upgrade.
Post by: giantmike on October 19, 2006, 08:58:23 PM
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I don't think there's ever been an update that didn't cause problems for some one.
Wiser words were never spoken!
I personally have have zero troubles with 10.4.8 on two Macs: One PPC and one Intel. In fact, I think the general feeling from users has been that 10.4.8 is the most stable 10.4.x release to date. FWIW, I always use software update and rarely repair permissions, but still don't have problems
Post by: Dick Miller on October 20, 2006, 11:14:40 AM
Post by: bellbram on October 20, 2006, 11:46:39 AM
Just lucky I guess
Post by: Xairbusdriver on October 20, 2006, 03:04:08 PM
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Just lucky I guess
It's probably the other way around, really. But when bad stuff happens, it always gets published. The normal, successful transistions are un-newsworthy. And I'm overly paranoid! 
Post by: Paddy on October 20, 2006, 03:45:50 PM
Post by: RogueCrew on October 20, 2006, 05:29:05 PM
And I overly paranoid! That's why Airbus drivers get the big bucks - to be overly paranoid.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on October 20, 2006, 06:22:34 PM
Post by: RogueCrew on October 20, 2006, 06:30:37 PM
I'm just a lowly Cherokee driver, and plenty paranoid myself, but I still hope the FAA doesn't mess with the Hudson and East River VFR Corridors - man, what a ride that is, especially at night!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on October 20, 2006, 07:53:45 PM
She's the one with the Mac collection ( that always makes one look great! ).I think the Feds have already started requiring all fixed wings to fly high enough to maintain radar contact. That will make VFR a little less common with lowered ceilings, but also keep more separation between the 'birds' and the 'rocks'!
Cherokee's are not that much different than Airbuses; push the stick/yoke forward and the buildings get bigger, pull the stick/yoke back and the buildings get smaller. What else do you need to know?!
Only real difference is how high you are from the ground even after the landing in the 'Bus'! ( except for the 320/319 'miniBus' )Speaking of size differences, did you hear about the Avenger and the Cirrus accident at Oshkosh? Very sad. PM me for details.
Post by: beacher on October 21, 2006, 02:31:55 PM
Post by: chriskleeman on October 21, 2006, 10:16:44 PM
I almost always use Software Update. The only problem I had was with, guess what, the iTunes updater (see Macheadcase's blog on that...) or wait a minute, was it the iPod updater
In any case it usually works well for me, running in 10.3.9
Chris K