What You've Learned
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Mac OS X uses standards throughout the operating
system. These standards enable Macintosh computers to integrate
into networks and share data and peripherals with other
computers.
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Mac OS X 10.4 can install on any Macintosh
computer with a G3 processor or later that also has a DVD drive,
built-in FireWire, a minimum of 256 MB of memory, and 3 GB of
available disk space.
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Before you install Mac OS X, you need to make
key decisions about how you want to configure the system, including
if you want to partition your drive or not. If you are upgrading
from Mac OS 9, you should also note your network configuration
information so that you can use it when you configure Mac OS X.
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After using Setup Assistant to do the initial
configuration, you can use System Preferences to perform additional
system configuration.
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To ensure that your
system is up-to-date, you should check for updates on a regular
basis by choosing Apple > Software Update, or using Software
Update preferences.
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Use Knowledge Base to research known
installation issues.
References
The following Knowledge Base documents (located
at www.apple.com/support) will
provide you with further information regarding installing Mac OS
X.
Apple Software Restore
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42929, "Using Restore Discs with Mac OS X 10.2
through 10.3.1"
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106451, "Using Apple Software Restore to install
or reinstall parts without erasing (Mac OS X 10.1.5 or
earlier)"
Firmware Issues
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42642, "To continue booting, type 'mac-boot' and
press return" Message"
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58492, "Differences Between the Mac OS ROM and
bootROM"
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60351, "Determining BootROM or Firmware
Version"
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86117, "Mac OS X: Chart of Available Firmware
Updates"
Installation Issues
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25404, "Mac OS X: How to reinstall a prior
version"
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25773, "Mac OS X 10.3: Transferring data with
Setup Assistant frequently asked questions (FAQ)"
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75187, "Mac OS X: Software installations require
administrator password"
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106163, "Mac OS X: System Requirements"
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106178, "Startup Manager: How to Select a
Startup Volume"
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106235, "Mac OS X: Disk Appears Dimmed (or
Grayed Out) in the Installer"
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106442, "Mac OS X 10.0, 10.1: Installer Does Not
Display Hard Disk"
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106464, "Your Mac won't start up in Mac OS
X"
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106692, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting installation
and software updates"
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106693, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting installation
from CD or DVD"
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106694, "Mac OS X: Troubleshooting the Mac OS X
Installer"
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106695, "Troubleshooting Automatic Software
Update in Mac OS X"
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106704, "Mac OS X: Updating your software"
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107120, "Mac OS X: About the Archive and Install
feature"
Miscellaneous
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2238, "Macintosh: How to Reset PRAM and
NVRAM"
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86209, "Macintosh: Some Computers Only Start Up
in Mac OS X"
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86246, "Using the Software Install and Restore
DVD with PowerBook G4 (12-inch)"
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107249, "Mac OS X: About file system
journaling"
UFS and Mac OS Extended
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