Along with updating my RAM on my Mac Mini (PPC 1.5 GHz), I'm planning on reinstalling OS X on it. Usually when I reinstall an x86 OS like Windows or Linux, I usually format the HD using DBAN, that totally destroys all information on the HDD, then go on reinstalling the OS.
So with a totally blank drive, is it possible to reinstall OS X from scratch? I have never reinstalled OS X before, so any help at all is appreciated.
Also, anyone advise doing one version of OS X over the other? I have both Tiger and Leopard discs available to me ATM. If I install Leopard and decide I don't like it, if I format the HDD with DBAN, can I just reinstall Tiger without any problems?
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Reinstallation of OS X
Yes and yes. Leopard is superior, btw.
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So the step goes that I need to hold C upon boot up, then follow instructions?
And Leopard "Leopard", not Leopard "Snow Leopard".
And Leopard "Leopard", not Leopard "Snow Leopard".
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Definitely install Leopard. It has better features and while Tiger is less reliable than XP, Leopard (not Snow Leopard) is about as reliable as Vista which is a step forwards - and you don't lose anything significant in terms of response, etc.
If you start up with the DVD in while holding C, you'll go into the installation screen. Once you're there and see the menu bar come up eventually at the top of the screen, you should be able to select Disk Utility from the Installer / Utilities (I can't remember which) menu and do any secure erasing / repartitioning you need to do before you Continue with the install - no need for DBAN.
If you start up with the DVD in while holding C, you'll go into the installation screen. Once you're there and see the menu bar come up eventually at the top of the screen, you should be able to select Disk Utility from the Installer / Utilities (I can't remember which) menu and do any secure erasing / repartitioning you need to do before you Continue with the install - no need for DBAN.
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