[stomachmonkey]

Just remembered something.

I have been using my "original" installation of OSX on every Mac I've owned since OSX was released 6 or so years ago.

I started with the Beta, when the GM was released I just upgraded the Beta and so on with every minor update and major release. I've moved the entire disc image 6-7 times over the years, a combo of desktops and laptops.

I have never had to do a clean install and I've never had to reinstall any apps. I've had to re-enter some serial numbers but that's not a big deal.

With the Intel release I just used the built in migrator and every last bit of data was moved succesfully. It's been 3 months and I still have not found one thing that does not work.

Try that with Windows and it'll be screaming for drivers and dll's till your ears bleed.