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- mid-2010 Mac Mini OS 10.12.6 Sierra, 2.66 GHz C2D, 8GB RAM, 30 in. Cinema Display
First of all, I have used the Search function for my answers, but nothing seems to quite fit what I would like to do. I am currently running Snow Leopard and my computer specs are under my avatar. I would like to create a Mavericks bootable USB flash drive. My intentions are to nuke and repave my hdd with a clean install of Mavericks AND all my apps. I do not want to install Mavericks over SL. Again, I desire a clean install of everything. I plan to continue to use Snow Leopard for some time because I need time to gather all my app disks and my codes for the downloaded apps. I just want to have the bootable Mavericks USB drive ready. I cannot use DiskMaker X 3 because DiskMaker X 3 uses createinstallmedia, it does not work under Snow Leopard. (The resulting installer drive will let you install Mavericks over Snow Leopard, but you can’t create the installer drive while booted into Snow Leopard.) I have TM back ups and Snow Leopard and all apps on a Carbon Copy Cloner drive. I am asking what is the best method to make this bootable USB drive for whenever I am ready to make the big move. I also intend to increase the RAM to 16GB before the installation...so that will take me some time to get the money for the RAM from OWC. I have already purchased the USB flash drive and formatted it and named it "Untitled"
Will I still need Fip4Mac with Mavericks? Is there something better now? What are your opinions of Java and Flash player running Mavericks?
I will have many more questions about the process, but this will get me started...thanks to you all in advance.
Will I still need Fip4Mac with Mavericks? Is there something better now? What are your opinions of Java and Flash player running Mavericks?
I will have many more questions about the process, but this will get me started...thanks to you all in advance.