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o7o 09-20-2009 07:17 PM

Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
 
Hi, I'm using Ubuntu, but I just decided to try out Mac OSX, I've downloaded a SL, but I've been told that it would not work, and I need to emule it to work. I'm a kind of a beginner so I don't know how to emule it. Any help or a guide would be appreciated.
Thanks alot :)

amantonas 09-20-2009 07:36 PM

Emule is actually a P2P program that you can use to obtain the disk. What you really need to worry about is if your hardware is supported.

o7o 09-20-2009 07:42 PM

And how would I know if my hardware is supported?

pαuℓzurrr. 09-20-2009 07:52 PM

Post you're hardware specs... maybe we can help :)

o7o 09-20-2009 08:33 PM

Processor: 2.50 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9300, 6 MB Level 2 cache
RAM: 4GB
Graphics Card: NVIDI GeForce 8400M GS, up to 1407 MB (128 MB dedicated)
Display: 14.1” WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Hard Drive: 320 GB
Wireless: Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 802.11b/g Integrated Wireless LAN

Any more specifications required ?

pαuℓzurrr. 09-20-2009 08:50 PM

Yes, chipset please? And audio?

You can run vanilla kernel
You can use EFI strings for video
Wireless might work for you not sure...

o7o 09-21-2009 01:20 AM

The chipset is Intel I guess, but I just can't get the model. Sorry but it's not indicated any where. I do have HP dv2860ee.
I think the audio is Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221.

x986123 09-21-2009 04:55 AM

Chipset as in ICH8/9/10/Nforce?

o7o 09-21-2009 05:15 AM

Thanks, I just checked it again, it is ICH8.

thorazine74 09-21-2009 10:44 AM

You can get detailed info from your hardware using lspci while in Ubuntu.
If your SATA controller supports AHCI installing Snow Leo should be easy, the rest of the hardware you would have to make it work bit by bit, lots of research and lots of trial and error and plenty of patience.
Keep in mind you also need to repartition your HD or use a spare HD, You can use gparted to do that from Ubuntu.
Installing from a USB stick or a spare HD partition is much easier than using a DVD disc.