drosje Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 I was just wondering if OS X ever requires a restart with a software installation. Since the installation seems very straightforward and there is no registry it makes sense. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbalsh Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 VERY rarely, the only reboots you'll need are OS X Updates, and maybe some 'hacky' programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbero Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 I was just wondering if OS X ever requires a restart with a software installation. Since the installation seems very straightforward and there is no registry it makes sense. Thanks! If it's a software that modifies system files, like haxies or such, it might require a logout/login to take effect (reboots are rarely required for anything else that OS updates, like security fixes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyder Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 99% don't. The only one I recall requiring a restart was Remote Desktop, since it installs some files in \System\Library\CoreServices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosje Posted November 22, 2003 Author Share Posted November 22, 2003 Thanks everyone for your help. That is really cool - I love OS X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmcgee Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 usually security updates, and major system updates. things like programs almost never require updates, unless they change some sort of system files (things like major safari (webcore) or quicktime updates). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 You will learn in time that turning off or rebooting a Mac is a VERY rare thing. I think my uptime on my powerbook right now is around 4 or 5 weeks. I don't keep track and I don't care about uptime, I would reboot if I needed to, but in that amount of time I have not come across the need. I think last time I had to reboot was a software update from Apple. Sleep mode on Macs is very advanced and works like a charm. Especially with laptops, but also on towers and iMacs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 You will learn in time that turning off or rebooting a Mac is a VERY rare thing. I think my uptime on my powerbook right now is around 4 or 5 weeks. I don't keep track and I don't care about uptime, I would reboot if I needed to, but in that amount of time I have not come across the need. I think last time I had to reboot was a software update from Apple.Sleep mode on Macs is very advanced and works like a charm. Especially with laptops, but also on towers and iMacs. There was just a security update that required a reboot. Did you pick that up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairon Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 The 11-19 Security Update required one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMayhem Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 I have 32 days uptime on Panther so far, I am trying not to reboot, so I have not installed 10.3.1 or .2 yet :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Im lookin forward to my iBook... long uptimes for me :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 You will learn in time that turning off or rebooting a Mac is a VERY rare thing. I think my uptime on my powerbook right now is around 4 or 5 weeks. I don't keep track and I don't care about uptime, I would reboot if I needed to, but in that amount of time I have not come across the need. I think last time I had to reboot was a software update from Apple.Sleep mode on Macs is very advanced and works like a charm. Especially with laptops, but also on towers and iMacs. There was just a security update that required a reboot. Did you pick that up yet? nope, I usually just do all my software updates at one time like on sunday or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I have 32 days uptime on Panther so far, I am trying not to reboot, so I have not installed 10.3.1 or .2 yet :p heh. Me too... 32 days, is that still ticking along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the evn show Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Have you been waiting the 25 days since he last posted just so you could bump this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMayhem Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I rebooted after 34 days :( I am running 10.3.2 now, but once the final is out, I will install that, reboot, and go for a 60 day or more uptime :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Have you been waiting the 25 days since he last posted just so you could bump this thread? I actually never knew. Thats coincidence my uptime matches that... Good Spot. I bumped a thread, instead of creating a new one... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the evn show Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 it was an interesting coincidence that's all. Odly it made me check my uptime: ~10 days. Not bad considering it's a notebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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