It's not just about whether the initial investment in time is worth it. It's also that your time-to-reinstall is predictable and short. Once you've got a scrip

It's not just about whether the initial investment in time is worth it. It's also that your time-to-reinstall is predictable and short. Once you've got a script, then it'll just be a minor annoyance if you have to reinstall at an inconvenient time. Personally, I've got a combination of a script, plus a set of notes. I haven't automated everything, just the easy parts. But then again for a REAL quick installation, I've restored from Time Machine as well.