Installing Mac OS X 10.4

Mac OS X’s installer application handles all aspects of a Mac OS X installation. It restarts your computer from the Mac OS X Install DVD, then displays step-by-step instructions to install Mac OS X 10.4 from its install disc. When the installation process is finished, the installer automatically restarts your computer from your hard disk and displays the Mac OS Setup Assistant so you can configure Mac OS X 10.4 for your use.

This part of the chapter explains how to install and configure Mac OS X. Unfortunately, since there’s no way to take screen shots of the Mac OS X installation and configuration procedure, this part of the chapter won’t be very “visual.” Follow along closely and you’ll get all the information you ...

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