In article <281220072329451854%gone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Emma Grey <gone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
> In article <dasogix-2812071459270001@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> <dasogix@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> > Some outlets have MacBookPros with 10.4, the Apple Store has 10.5.
Does
> > anyone have any opinions about
> >
> > * benefits of a 10.5 factory install compared to an upgrade disc or a
full
> > retail disc
> >
> > Also: does anyone have any opinions about different outlets (the Apple
> > Store, David Jones, Harris Technology, Next Byte, etc) in relation to:
> >
> > * supply of unopened product (no demonstrators etc)
> > * returnability (ease of), if required
> > * customer service
> > * couriers
> > * purchase terms and conditions
> >
> > Any comments most appreciated!
>
> A 'new' mac with a Tiger disk in the box won't be particularly 'new'
> stock, will it? Leo's been around for a while now.
>
> Personally, I do a fresh (re)install every few months or so;
Seriously? That's one of the most bizarre things I've ever heard.
Have you reinstalled Leopard yet? You may find that the Migration
Assistant (If you use it to rebuild your /Users/) sucks :-( It
certainly did for me, and hosed all the permissions (which was only
fixable by a terminal command).
Andy.
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