Lesson2.Installation

Lesson 2. Installation

Time	This lesson takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
Goals	Ensure that a specific computer meets the minimum requirements to run Mac OS X 10.4
	Perform an erase, upgrade, or archive installation of Mac OS X on either a singleor multiple-partition hard drive
	Use Setup Assistant to create a new user account
	Use Software Update to locate and install any software updates available from Apple
	Perform quick fixes to troubleshoot installation problems

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.