A full featured frequently asked questions is available directly through the app, but the software will generally guide you through everything you need to do. You can have DiskMaker X up and running in a few minutes, and the minimalist design suits the type of program this is. It's compatible with a number of different versions of Mac, and installation and implementation is a breeze.
It helps you create simple install disks for the Mac operating system.įortunately, it does that one thing exceedingly well. This utility software does one simple thing. As service-driven, constantly updating and feature rich programs become the new norm, it's nice to see a program that's as gleefully simple and dedicated to its cause as DiskMaker X. It has to be both, while also somehow finding a way to work as a software as a service platform. It feels like a piece of software can't simply be a photo editing app or a gallery app. While basically functional, Lion DiskMaker for Mac lacks many features that would make it useful to anyone other than those users who need a bootable USB or new CD of their Mac OS.Overall Opinion: There's a move in the software market for software that does everything at once.
The program also offers the option of creating a bootable DVD of the OS, which would be a welcome option for users who buy secondhand Macs or do not have their original recovery CD. The program did install the OS image on the test USB, but booting from this device was not tested separately. After this was fixed, the program worked quickly, walking the user through the setup process. At first, the program stated during testing that no Mac installation file had been found, but after consulting the FAQ section, this was solved. The menu is small, but uncomplicated and walks the user through the process. At startup, Lion DiskMaker for Mac immediately asks which operating system the user would like to use, whether OS X 10.7 or 10.8. Minimal instructions were included beyond a frequently asked questions section and it was not clear if technical support was available. The free program downloaded and installed easily. Lion DiskMaker for Mac lacks any other features, but completes this function well. While not easily completed with native programs, users may still want the ability to create a bootable USB of their Mac OS.
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