[X4U] Upgrading to 10.4

[John Baltutis]

On 04/06/07, Eddie Hargreaves <meged at earthlink.net> wrote:
> On 4/6/07 4:18 PM, Zane H. Healy <healyzh at aracnet.com> wrote:
>
>> I've been wondering what the advantages of the "Archive & Install" option
>>are.
>> I've seen it recommended a lot in the past.
>
> The advantage is that you install a fresh, clean System folder that is free
> of cruft but keep your Applications, User accounts, documents, settings,
> etc. Your previous System folder is named as such and is kept around in case
> you need to move things over like contextual menu items or preference panes.
>
>> At the same time, I really don't have time to fix my settings and
>> applications.
>
> Because Archive & Install does not carry over third-party items from your
> pre-exising System, some work would be required to root around your old
> System and put them in your new System.

Clarification. A&I does carry over most 3rd-party stuff, unless those nasty
apps put things in /System or /Library, which Apple recommends against.