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gechman
04-18-2009, 09:32 PM
newbie here so be gentle!

I'm desparate to install Leopard on my desktop!

I tried with iAtkos v1.0i but couldn't get anywhere with it!

Tried the iAtkos 5I and it 'seemed' to have worked - I got up to the 'Installation Complete' screen but when it resets after this it doesn't boot into the OS.

I've tried a few options in terms of the 'customize' screen but to be honest I have no idea!

Would REALLY appreciate any help whatsoever. Tell me what you need to know and I can tell you what you need to know.

In terms of hardware - I'm running a Prescott P4 on an ASRock board.

I'm not too bad with IT but I'm genuinely out of my depth here but hate giving up!

So many thanks in advance!
naquaada
04-18-2009, 09:42 PM
Welcome to our forum, enjoy you stay! :D

To help you we need some more information about your system. That means mainboard, cpu, gfx card. Best add it to your signature.
gechman
04-18-2009, 10:16 PM
Thanks for that!

I can't quite remember what the exact spec is so will install Ubuntu so I can get some details.

Thanks again!
gechman
04-18-2009, 10:54 PM
Here is the info I got from Ubuntu

3.2 Prescott LGA 775
ATI Radeaon X550 Sapphire 128mb PCI-E
2gb generic RAM
Foxconn P9657AA-8KS2H
newbmac
04-19-2009, 01:08 AM
Just use iPC 10.5.6, it's a great distro and easy
gechman
04-19-2009, 03:24 PM
Thanks newbmac

What selections in the customize screen will i need to make with this distro?
newbmac
04-19-2009, 03:37 PM
Thanks newbmac

What selections in the customize screen will i need to make with this distro?


The ones for your computer setup. It's all documented in the installer.
For example, if you have a Core 2 Duo CPU, you can use the "vanilla" kernel. If you have a Pentium 4 or Pentium D or AMD chip, you need to use the Voodoo kernel option.

Good luck.
gechman
04-19-2009, 05:11 PM
So is it more 'obvious' what I need to choose with this version?

Thanks for the help!
newbmac
04-19-2009, 05:21 PM
So is it more 'obvious' what I need to choose with this version?

Thanks for the help!

I don't know from your specs, and I don't want to spend my own time researching your chipset and configuration. Try different selections and see what works.

One other small tip, make sure you select during the install seatbelt.kext ONLY if you use the voodoo kernel.

Good Luck!
gechman
04-19-2009, 06:05 PM
Thanks for the tip!

Think it's this kernel business I need to research!