how to repair permissions once you start upgrading

[bearpaw45]

Hello,
I've been doing several version upgrades from the original OS 10.2.1 that came with my G4. I used the start-up CD to boot the Mac and repair permissions just fine when I first had the computer. But is this the same CD I use even though I've jumped up several versions?

I'm about to download the 10.2.6 combo and I'm not sure what CD I use to do the repairs after installing new software.
Thanks!

[Dlatu1983]

You can repair permissions with Disk Utility (in your Applications/Utilities folder)

[hulkaros]

If I'm not mistaken since version 10.2.3 you don't have to boot from CD 1 to repair permissions and you should be better not to do so anyways... Only if you cannot boot your system you should repair them that way or if the Disk Utility doesn't let you to repair permissions (some times this happens because other apps/processes locked your hard disk).

Anyways, another amazing app to help you with not only permissions but many OS X "expert" things is Cocktail... Get it from here:
http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx/
or here:
http://www.macupdate.com/index.php?os=macosx

You will see that Cocktail is one handy utility!

As for the 10.2.6 Combo Update it should be better if you uninstall/disable any haxies, themes, etc. you may have now because you may end up (after the 10.2.6 with a problematic OS X installation )... Take care!

[bearpaw45]

Hulkaros,
That's answers it. I was thinking if one is downloading upgrades online how in the heck would you ever get a hold of a disk to do the repair.
I will definitely check out that software you mentioned.


"As for the 10.2.6 Combo Update it should be better if you uninstall/disable any haxies, themes, etc. you may have now because you may end up (after the 10.2.6 with a problematic OS X installation .." Sorry, but I don't know what you mean by haxies and themes?? And is the 10.2.6 a problematic installation? Is this a good upgrade?? I've got everything working smoothly and would sure had to "stir the pot."
Thanks!
Peg

[hulkaros]

Originally posted by bearpaw45
Hulkaros,
That's answers it. I was thinking if one is downloading upgrades online how in the heck would you ever get a hold of a disk to do the repair.
I will definitely check out that software you mentioned.


"As for the 10.2.6 Combo Update it should be better if you uninstall/disable any haxies, themes, etc. you may have now because you may end up (after the 10.2.6 with a problematic OS X installation .." Sorry, but I don't know what you mean by haxies and themes?? And is the 10.2.6 a problematic installation? Is this a good upgrade?? I've got everything working smoothly and would sure had to "stir the pot."
Thanks!
Peg

No! No! OS X 10.2.6 Combo Update is a MUST have update Only that if one installs too many haxies and themes then most probably he/she may turn with a problematic OS X installation instead of an updated one

As for what are haxies and themes:
-Haxies are software that usually "enhance" the OS X experience... For example there is one haxie that brings back the system sounds of Mac OS 9 era! However, it turns out that with dramatic system updates those haxies can become useless or at worst to make your system useless until you somehow find a way and fix it
-Themes enable the customization of OS X looks... You must have seen OS X systems that look like previous OS 9 systems, or with different colors, or even like Windows XP However, when ones messes with themes he/she usually touches basic OS X system files... This, like haxies can be either very fun or very dangerous

In reality if you know what you are doing haxies, themes, other pieces of software will enable you to enjoy working with your OS X even more!

Some VERY good sources of OS X free/shareware/etc. software, are:
- http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx/
- http://www.macupdate.com/index.php?os=macosx
- http://www.resexcellence.com/
- http://homepage.mac.com/max_08/

Search and you will find LOADS of interesting stuff! And if and when in doubt about something let us know!