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Installed 10.6 - Need Help Software Updating...


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Ok, first of all I want to thank everyone here for the helping hand, I really appreciate it and without you I would never have gotten this far.

 

Now lets get to the point.

 

So, I have successfully installed SL 10.6 using the Empire Efi boot cd and the Retail copy of SL 10.6.

The only thing I had to do to get everything working was, deleating the AppleHPET.kext (to get the usb working at full speed).

 

Installed the following kexts:

 

-NVEnabler 64.kext (for video)

-VoodooHDA.kext (for sound)

-AppleUSBEHCI.kext & AppleUSBUHCI (for usb)

-AppleACPIPS2Nub.kext & VoodooPS2Controller.kext (for PS2 keyboard support)

 

And finally installed the Realtek RTL8187 driver to enable Wifi.

 

Everything is running flawlessly the thing is I need to update in order to be able and install some applications such as iLife and Autodesk Alias Studio.

 

What are the steps I have to take in order to successfully update SL to at least 10.6.3 without messing anything up?

 

I'm afraid of doing so and messing all my work so far...

 

I did a forum search but couldn't find anything specific...

 

My system is:

Asus P5W DH Deluxe

6GB RAM DDR2

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400

XFX GeForce 7600GT XXX Edition

 

Any info is welcome, thanks in advance!

Cheers,

 

 

Bruce

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First make a backup! Time machine... etc. Then download the combo update through apples website. NOT THE SOFTWARE UPDATER! Also download the legacy kernel for the system your updating to (google). run the combo update once done do not restart!!! Run the legacy kernel to install the patched kernel. Then restart.

Works for any update as long there is a legacy kernel for it.

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First make a backup! Time machine... etc. Then download the combo update through apples website. NOT THE SOFTWARE UPDATER! Also download the legacy kernel for the system your updating to (google). run the combo update once done do not restart!!! Run the legacy kernel to install the patched kernel. Then restart.

Works for any update as long there is a legacy kernel for it.

 

Thanks mate for the helping hand, I really appreciate it!

 

Still have some questions...

Should I backup my installed kexts and reinstall them after the update? or this is not necessary? im a bit confused some say I should backup the extensions folder and kexts, etc... & replace them after the update...

 

Take care,

 

Bruce

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