Need help installing apps on external HD

donna73 · donna73 #1 (**permalink**)

11-06-2006, 05:50 AM

i have an old 3G 700 ibook and just had osx 10.3.9 put on it ...... i only have 5g left and now all applications keep quitting ..... could I run everything from an external hard drive or should I admit defeat and get a new mac?

cheers Donna

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karudzo · karudzo #2 (**permalink**)

11-06-2006, 06:24 AM

Just get a new, larger hard drive. Before you do that, I'd try reinstalling just in case something wasn't installed right.

novicew · novicew #3 (**permalink**)

11-06-2006, 08:47 AM

Well, it seems to be the right time to get a new Mac

rman · rman #4 (**permalink**)

11-06-2006, 12:28 PM

I would try repairing permissions first, that may resolve your problem.

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #5 (**permalink**)

11-06-2006, 02:49 PM

Also try some of the space saving tips here on the forums (do a search).

There are probably quite a few things you can get rid of to regain some space without losing anything important.

But in a pinch you can run most apps off an external drive.

donna73 #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	11-06-2006, 05:50 AM i have an old 3G 700 ibook and just had osx 10.3.9 put on it ...... i only have 5g left and now all applications keep quitting ..... could I run everything from an external hard drive or should I admit defeat and get a new mac? cheers Donna neye: Last edited by donna73; 11-06-2006 at 05:53 AM.
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karudzo #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 27, 2006 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 445 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 17" 2.6GHz 4GB RAM	11-06-2006, 06:24 AM Just get a new, larger hard drive. Before you do that, I'd try reinstalling just in case something wasn't installed right.
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