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ashann

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Apr 21, 2010
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im pretty new to the whole mac world and have a secondhand G5 iMac i plan not only to upgrade the hard drive and the os i have learned how to exchange the hard drive and my leopard box set is in the mail when i install the new os on the new hard drive will there be in drives to install like there is when doing this on a pc and if so where is the best place to find them


Thanks in Advance:):):)
 
The Leopard DVD contains all the drivers and the installation routine will install them itself. You don't need to hunt for any drivers or manually install them.



Also have a look at the following links, as the information presented there might be helpful in your future endeavours into Mac OS X and could clear up initial confusion and may even prevent harm to your system or your files.

Mac OS X Basics
Switch 101 - guide with articles made by Apple on how to accustom yourself, after you switched to Mac OS X from Windows​

Mac 101 - How to get started with Mac OS X​

Find out how - tutorial videos made by Apple on how to do certain thing in Mac OS X​

Pro tips - tips made available by Apple for easier ways of doing certain tasks​

Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts - Learn about common Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts.​

Mac OS X Beginner's Guide by MacRumors - learn about software, media players, shortcuts and some useful tips, tricks and hints​

Mac Guides - tutorials, product guides and more​



MRoogle - a very effective tool to search these fora using Google and made available by edesignuk, introductory threads: 1, 2 and 3

 
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