[Ti] Tiger Install (?)

[Matt Kibildis]

IMO, it's always better with any system to do a clean install and
transfer any files back from a disk clone/ghost.

On 10/31/05, T Molnar <tam at em.ca> wrote:
> Hi listers,
>
> I am wondering about a few things as it concerns my tibook 1ghz with
> 512 mb before I go ahead with this update or completely new install.
> Even some general comment would be helpful from people's experience.
> I am currently reading over what's involved with the install but would
> like to hear others opinions.
>
> Here's what I have at my ready.
>
> An external firewire drive (80 GB)
> Super Duper
> iDefrag
> diskwarrior
> (all latest versions)
>
> I mention these because I am wondering if it is better to just install
> the Tiger sys over an optimized defragged Panther sys. (leaving app's
> and other stuff untouched)
> or to totally reformat the hard drive (after cloning my previous set-up
> on the external), installing the new Tiger system, and slowly bringing
> the Tiger system up to date with music, other app's etc...
>
> Opinions on this?
>
> Here's my other concerns any insight / advice is very welcome
>
> 1.  How many app's will I have to reinstall registrations for
> etc....few, most, all?
> for example I have the latest QuickTime Pro.  Will the Tiger  install
> recognize this and not reinstall an older version over top?
>
> 2.   Will my computer at least not run slower with this install?
> (meaning should i also definitely install more RAM? )
>
> 3.   Are there improvements to the video drivers for the ATI card that
> is installed in this powerbook?
>
> Those are my concerns,
>
> Any help/advice is most welcome.
>
> thanks so much
>
> tim
>
>
> tim.molnar
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> tam at em.ca
> tmolnar at uvic
> phone: 250.472.5289
>
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