Lesson 2. Installation
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Time
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This lesson takes approximately 2 hours to
complete.
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Goals
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Ensure that a specific computer meets the
minimum requirements to run Mac OS X 10.4
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Perform an erase, upgrade, or archive
installation of Mac OS X on either a singleor multiple-partition
hard drive
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Use Setup Assistant to create a new user
account
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Use Software Update to locate and install any
software updates available from Apple
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Perform quick fixes to troubleshoot installation
problems
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All Macintosh computers ship from the factory
with Mac OS X already installed so that you only need to plug in
the computer and turn it on to begin taking advantage of the
world's most advanced operating system running on the most elegant
hardware. However, not every Macintosh in use today is running the
latest version of Mac OS X. (As of this writing, that's Mac OS X
10.4, also known as "Tiger.")
This lesson provides a brief technological
overview of Mac OS X, followed by detailed instructions for
installing, updating, and troubleshooting the installation.
Although you do not need to perform an installation of Mac OS X as
you read this lesson, doing so will give you a better understanding
of the available options. If you do decide to install Mac OS X, it
is suggested you do so on an extra computer or external hard drive
so that you don't lose any productivity should you encounter
difficulties working with a new, unfamiliar operating system.
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