[clue-talk] OT: Request to borrow Mac OS 10.5.X install disc

[Mike Staver]

Thanks for the info and the offer. I'll let you know what I end up 
deciding.  The machine I have now has 10.5 on it, on a 120 gig drive.  I 
see I can get a 500 GB drive from newegg for $89, so now I'm thinking 
I'll do that before bothering with a reinstall. 

Brian Gibson wrote:
> It is possible.
>
> http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Triple_Boot_via_BootCamp
>
> I opted for using VirtualBox instead having both XP and Ubuntu VMs.  
> Performance isn't as good as VMWare or Parallels, and OpenGL doesn't 
> appear to work either (or I just don't have configured correctly), but 
> for my needs it's adequate.
>
> I have the disc at home.  I'll be homebound over the weekend though, 
> so if you're willing to make a trip to Brighton and doing the install 
> then and there, I'll be around.  I'd be interested in watching anyhow 
> just to compare and contrast to the VMs.  And I can certainly lend any 
> technical support as needed.
>
> If the Macbook still has AppleCare you might be able to get the disc 
> since the warranty service follows the computer not the person.
>
> Brian
>
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> *From:* Mike Staver <staver at fimble.com>
> *To:* clue-talk at cluedenver.org
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:45:00 PM
> *Subject:* [clue-talk] OT: Request to borrow Mac OS 10.5.X install disc
>
> I just bought a used Macbook Pro, and it has 10.5.X on it.  They guy
> selling it said he no longer had the discs.  I really want a fresh install
> at this point to guarntee against root kits and other bad stuff.  I'm also
> going to triple boot the thing between Mac OS X, CentOS 5, and Vista if
> it's possible using boot camp.  I just need the system restore disc for
> the Macbook Pro or a retail copy of OS 10.5.  Can anybody help me out? I
> haven't tried calling apple yet to see if they will send me another copy
> of the discs and that will be my next move if nobody has one I can borrow.
> I was just hoping to be able to reinstall tonite and not have to wait for
> discs to be shipped.
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