Leopard

to Leopard 10.5. ...

That problem sounds vaguely familiar, but I've never encountered it myself. Are you sure that still happens with Tiger and Leopard? I don't think I ever used it much in Panther. Back then I used StuffIt to make zips. Then again, I guess it's possible the people I give zips to just never complained about it. :confused: This problem happens on both Windows and Linux?

For some reason, my iPhone stopped syncing with my Mac Leopard Address Book. No changes were made to the computer. ...

I disagree with your premise. Simple upgrade has been the standard method of installing new Mac operating systems since scratching in the dirt with sticks. It is the simplest and most reliable method of updating your OS. This why it is the default. For those who have problems, Apple also offers the Archive & Install, which requires that the user manually restore his/her...

I bought a new Mac Mini just after the Leopard release. ...

The Leopard DVD labeled as a 'drop-in' upgrade requires the previous 10.4 install. That disk was included in the box with a new Mac during the change-over time after Leopard was introduced Where did you get that installer disk? The commercial 10.5 install does not have that requirement. Otherwise, it could be tricky if you choose to erase the hard drive before installing...

hello - i'm a newbie too! my problem is very closely related. however, when i installed my security update, along with some others (itunes, quicktime, etc.) With the exception of dreamweaver, none of the other cs3 apps open! and recently i've discovered that my iphoto doesn't want to open either. I've tried twice sitting thru uninstalling and then reinstalling - no luck. can...

Look at your manual for instructions on installing the memory. Or the web. As for performance increase w/more memory. I like to have several apps open at once. On my 768 MB iBook with 10.5 Leopard, having more than a few apps open slows it noticeably. My 1.5 GB MacBook Pro can handle many programs open without slowdown. Which G4 do you have? Try Googling " memory...

Anyway, if you're running Leopard, the necessary drivers are installed from the Leopard DVD after you boot in Windows. ...

Viro makes a good point. If you feel like installing Leopard again, install over Tiger using the Leopard install DVD. ...