Is it possible to slipstream OSX updates?

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Is it possible to slipstream OSX updates?

Just wondering if there's any way to slipstream OSX updates into an OSX install disk? Any thoughts?

It would make a 10.3 install on an older machine I have allot easier.

Thanks in advance!

Mac Pro 2.66 Quad, 2GB RAM, Dual Superdrives, 7300GT, 22' ViewSonic VG2230wm, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Nov 17, 2007 6:35 PM

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roam

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Nov 17, 2007 6:44 PM in response to Maxw5ll

Hi

Not sure what you mean by "slipstream" (streamline maybe?) but here's my guess.
In the Software Updates menu there is a choice to 'Install and keep package'.

The kept updates can be found in HD/Library/Packages.
These can be copied to a CD and used later to install all of the updates in 10.3, if for example you reinstalled the OS from disk, or even wanted to apply those updates to another computer running the same OS.

It certainly makes it a lot easier. Note: all the updates for 10.3 over the years add up to over 800MB so you would need to put all of that on two CD's.

regards roam

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Maxw5ll Author

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Nov 17, 2007 6:57 PM in response to roam

It's a Windows term labeling a process that allows you to integrate the latest updates into the OS installer. Basically letting you add SP2 to say a Windows Home Edition installer, instead of installing Home edition, and installing SP2 from a separate disk later on. Saves time and hassle. I was just wondering if there was an equivalent to this for OSX- And after a little googling there seems that there indeed is.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24178

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roam

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Nov 17, 2007 7:06 PM in response to Maxw5ll

Oh I see now. It sounds like a good facility to have - an all in one DVD.

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