Title: [X]g5 panther
Description: do you really need panther?
Jonathan Tweet - October 20, 2003 04:14 PM (GMT)
Greetings!
Here is my situation: I am supposed to get my G5 in the mail today. I heard that you need Panther to take advantage of the 64 bit architecture. I also heard that you can get some special deal on Panther if you bought a G5. What's the scoop? Are either of these true?
Sysop - October 20, 2003 10:45 PM (GMT)
Welcome to The Mac Forum. I'm Sysop, the head administrator.
In regards to your problem(s):
- Have fun with your G5, it's a great computer. With or without Panther.
- I don't think you need Panther to take advantage of the 64 Bit Architecture, because no one has Panther....yet.
- You may get a discount on Panther since you bought a G5, I don't have one so I'm not sure.
- Depending on when you ordered your G5, Panther may be pre-installed. I don't know, you'll have to tell me.
I hope that answers some or all of your questions.
Sysops
alarson2 - October 21, 2003 03:54 AM (GMT)
Hi and welcome to the forum.
I have had a G5 since Sept 1 and have enjoyed it a bunch. It comes with OS X v. 10.2.7; a special build for the G5. There is also a G5 upgrade to 10.2.8 available from apple. It works great with this OS- very fast. Panther will be available for the G5 for 19.99- I just received a promo email to that effect.
I do not think that it is absolutely necessary that you run Panther to get the benefits of the 64 bit architecture because Apple has made a special build of OS X especially for the G5 with it's IBM processor. But- why not get it since it's only 20 bucks.
Check out the promo page I am talking about:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/ Sysop - October 21, 2003 12:03 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Apple Promo Page) |
Apple would like to give you the opportunity to upgrade to Mac OS X Panther v10.3 and Mac OS X Server v10.3 for US$19.95.* Product availability: October 24, 2003
The program ends on December 26, 2003. Your order must be postmarked or faxed by December 17, 2003, so order your upgrade now. |
That quote is from Apple's Promo Page that Alan supplied a link to.
Sysops
Jonathan Tweet - October 21, 2003 04:09 PM (GMT)
wow, thanks! that answers all my questions. you're swift, friendly, and helpful responses have put a smile on my face. however, my mac was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but now it might not be here for a week! argh!
Duo Maxwell - October 21, 2003 07:15 PM (GMT)
I know the feeling, waiting for my iBook I was on the fedex tracking site every 5 seconds!
Sysop - October 21, 2003 10:04 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Jonathan Tweet @ Oct 21 2003, 04:09 PM) |
| wow, thanks! that answers all my questions. you're swift, friendly, and helpful responses have put a smile on my face. however, my mac was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but now it might not be here for a week! argh! |
Jonathan,
I know you are anxious for your G5, I can recall checking my order status for several packages. It will be at your house soon, and remember: Good things come to those who wait.
I'm glad that we were able to help you. If you ever need help in the future, please feel free to ask us. We will always be glad to help.
Sysops
Rufus - October 23, 2003 12:08 AM (GMT)
I'd order Panther for your G5 asap. First, you get the great price. Second, you may as well go ahead and upgrade (from scratch) before you start installing all kinds of software and then have to reinstall.
My personal recommendation... on a new G5, I would NOT upgrade the OS... I'd do a clean install when going to Panther....
DO IT NOW!... while it's easier.
Sysop - October 23, 2003 12:26 AM (GMT)
Rufus is correct, I'd install or clean install Panther before you do anything.
Sysops
Sysop - October 24, 2003 12:05 AM (GMT)
Problem Solved.
This topic has been pinned, other users will have the same question.
Thank You for choosing The Mac Forum.
Sysops
