Mac Forum / General / Hardware / September 2006

if you are going to modify the /etc/httpd/httpd.conf file, then
when you upgrade you will find that the file you modified will
have been replaced with a newer version.  This may not be the only
file you will change that gets replaced, but it is a good example
of one you may be modifying if you are going to have your own web
site.

If you intend to upgrade to 10.4.7, then why not do it before
(unless of course you are going to do that upgrade via a new
system and are are in the process of saving up for it; that would
be a valid reason).

If it is just a software cost issue, then you might consider 10.3
as it is available for a lot less and is a rather good version all
things considered.

In any event you should save any files you modify for your web
site before you upgrade (so keep a detailed list of all your
modifications as you make them).  And then after the upgrade diff
the old and new versions to see why they have been changed and to
see where you should re-apply your changes.

                                       Bob Harris