On Wed, 1 Oct 2003, gkar at mac wrote: > On 10/1/03 2:57 AM, "Massimo Marino" <Massimo_Marino at lbl.gov> wrote: > > > > > I have a *procedure* for updates that still has to prove me wrong (it > > might not have helped me if I had a dual G4 450MHz - apparently this is > > the one more frequently hit). Before updates I *clean* my OS repairing > > privileges and running Diskwarrior. I use only COMBO and then repair > > privileges again. 10.2.8 gave me problems with the battery which seems > > to have been solved by resetting the NVRAM. > > > Everyone should print this and tape it to their monitor. I've been following > essentially the same regimen since day one and haven't had an update > problem. I have 4 Macs in my household, and I'm responsible for a 40 Macs at > work including a 25 computer lab. > > BTW, I updated my test computers and my own desktop (a dual QuickSilver) > with no problems. > David, With ALL due respect - your average Mac user has one computer and is used to a "plug and play" OS which doesn't require all that "sophistication" or "caveat emptor" when allowing an update from Apple. Best, Henry