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Install - Disc

The disc icon appears on the desktop. Double-click it, then double-click the installer package (usually .pkg ).

Believe it or not, the install disc isn't completely dead. They still serve niche but vital roles: install disc

There are several scenarios where an install disc is still the best option: The disc icon appears on the desktop

In the modern era, the "install disc" is an artifact of a bygone age. Broadband speeds have rendered the multi-disc install obsolete. We have traded the friction of physical media for the frictionless convenience of the cloud. Yet, something has been lost in this exchange. The anticipation of the install bar, the care taken to preserve the physical media, and the finality of clicking "Finish" are experiences that have been smoothed over by instant access. They still serve niche but vital roles: There