and don’t forget it has to be reformatted to mac osx extended journaled, with the guid partition. Good luck. On Oct 25, 2013, at 8:51 AM, Edward Lewis Redfern <edwardredfern@xxxxxxx> wrote: > if youre just doing an upgrade install, just mavericks downloaded from app > store, run it, it will reboot your mac, run voiceover within 1 minute or > after that so you have a little time to load if you’re using a rotational > HDD. as soon as voiceover starts speaking, you’re on your way. > > if you’re doing a clean install, however, I’d use DiskMaker X and let it > guide you through a setup with an external pen drive. it’s fairly simple > though I do recommend if you’re going to use a pen or external drive method, > ensure the hard drive’s formatted to OS X extended (journaled) > > lew > > On 25 Oct 2013, at 02:58 pm, Mackenzie Andrew (EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST - RJN) > <andrew.mackenzie4@xxxxxxx> wrote: > >> If I do an upgrade, what will I need? If things go pair shaped then how can >> I get help to resolve any problems? >> >> Andy >> >> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> [mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Edward Lewis Redfern >> Sent: 25 October 2013 14:50 >> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx the blind >> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: upgrading to mavericks >> >> if you’re not using outdated apps, you should be ok. The reason I advise >> clean installs is due to performance changes, possible risks of application >> conflicts, etc as I’ve known this happen and spending time on volume >> rebuilds. >> >> either way, it is up to you. >> >> I’m now running Mavericks + Server 3, Remote Desktop 3.7 and Deploy Studio >> very successfully. It certainly has a different feel but I love it all the >> same. Well done apple. >> >> On 25 Oct 2013, at 02:43 pm, Mackenzie Andrew (EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST - >> RJN) <andrew.mackenzie4@xxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> >> Hi All, I am a relatively new mac user, have had my macbook pro for about 4 >> months. Will it be easy for me to upgrade to mavericks or will I have to go >> through the procedures previously mentioned on this list. Seems rather >> complicated for a novice like me! >> >> Thanks >> >> Andy >> >> ******************************************************************************************************************** >> >> This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the >> intended recipient please inform the >> sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. >> Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or >> take any action in reliance on its contents: >> to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. >> >> Thank you for your co-operation. >> >> NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS >> staff in England and Scotland >> NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive >> information with NHSmail and GSi recipients >> NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be >> accessed anywhere >> >> ******************************************************************************************************************** >> >> >> ******************************************************************************************************************** >> >> This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the >> intended recipient please inform the >> sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. >> Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or >> take any action in reliance on its contents: >> to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. >> >> Thank you for your co-operation. >> >> NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS >> staff in England and Scotland >> NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive >> information with NHSmail and GSi recipients >> NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be >> accessed anywhere >> >> ******************************************************************************************************************** >