In article <no-2F6A61.23594028122007@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Andy
<no@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In article <281220072329451854%gone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Emma Grey <gone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> wrote:
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> > In article <dasogix-2812071459270001@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> > <dasogix@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >
> > > 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.
In which case I suspect you've led a sheltered life.
> > 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.
No thanks 10.4.10 is the most stable OS I've found for my box. But
then I don't believe in Progress either :-)
Emma
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