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Forum: Snow Leopard 10.6 07-31-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,925
Posted By newbmac
Thought I would share that while iBoot didn't...

Thought I would share that while iBoot didn't work, I tried the ModCD-032311-151021 boot and it worked to get me to the Snow Leopard installer!

I can see why people say that booter is the easiest...
Forum: Snow Leopard 10.6 07-31-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,925
Posted By newbmac
Thanks for the response. What did you do...

Thanks for the response. What did you do specifically?
Did you put iboot on the USB stick, and then installed via sata DVD?
Or you put Snow Leopard retail on the USB stick?
Forum: Snow Leopard 10.6 07-30-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,925
Posted By newbmac
Waiting root error (Yes, already checked the AHCI)

I am getting back into the osx86 scene after a couple years out. I have tried iBoot with 10.6.0 retail. I get "Still waiting for root device" error after I start the SnowLeopard install (just after...
Forum: 10.X 09-08-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,028
Posted By newbmac
iPC on Inspiron e1705 CoreDuo -- screen turns off just after blue screen

I successfully iPC on an old Dell e1705 Core Duo with i945GM chipset.
Installed Seatbelt kext, VooDoo kernel. No chipsets or video were installed.

I boot with the -f -v flags, and everything...
Forum: 10.X 06-15-2009, 12:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,571
Posted By newbmac
Suggest you go with iPC OSx86, best distro out...

Suggest you go with iPC OSx86, best distro out right now and it's fairly new at 10.5.6!
Forum: 10.X 05-29-2009, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,322
Posted By newbmac
ipc 10.5.6 is a great distro and one of the most...

ipc 10.5.6 is a great distro and one of the most current ones... start with that one.
Forum: 10.X 05-15-2009, 04:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,821
Posted By newbmac
Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update Improves Battery Life on 'Hackintosh' Netbooks?

From Macrumors... anyone here see any changes?


Wired (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/05/apple-os-x-update-gives-battery-boost-to-hackintoshes/)summarizes some surprising experiences of...
Forum: Leopard 10.5 05-13-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,974
Posted By newbmac
A little confusing the instructions. Can you...

A little confusing the instructions. Can you dumb it down a bit? :)
Forum: Leopard 10.5 05-12-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,974
Posted By newbmac
Then don't upgrade for a while. It's not like...

Then don't upgrade for a while. It's not like you have a pressing reason to update
Forum: Leopard 10.5 05-12-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,974
Posted By newbmac
10.5.7 Update for iPC

Any instructions for updating to 10.5.7 with iPC?
Forum: 10.X 05-12-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,531
Posted By newbmac
it's out! Anyone wanna test it?

it's out! Anyone wanna test it?
Forum: 10.X 05-12-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,988
Posted By newbmac
New Nvidia ION Motherboard -- osx86 compatible?

Anyone have a guess if this will work under osx86?

I assume the video acceleration wont work, unless the 9300M drivers will work as that is the same video GPU as ION video
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Forum: 10.X 04-28-2009, 04:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,232
Posted By newbmac
Agreed, looks good. Have fun! Sugest iPC 10.5.6

Agreed, looks good. Have fun! Sugest iPC 10.5.6
Forum: Leopard 10.5 04-19-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,841
Posted By newbmac
I don't know from your specs, and I don't want to...

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...
Forum: Leopard 10.5 04-19-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,841
Posted By newbmac
The ones for your computer setup. It's all...

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...
Forum: Leopard 10.5 04-19-2009, 01:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,841
Posted By newbmac
Just use iPC 10.5.6, it's a great distro and easy

Just use iPC 10.5.6, it's a great distro and easy
Forum: 10.X 04-19-2009, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,588
Posted By newbmac
I thought both the Dell mini and MSI Wind were...

I thought both the Dell mini and MSI Wind were 100%?
Forum: 10.X 04-19-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,937
Posted By newbmac
I just wish one of these had a built in DVD then...

I just wish one of these had a built in DVD then it would be perfect (I still have lots of DVDs for playback I need to use)
Forum: Leopard 10.5 03-31-2009, 01:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,558
Posted By newbmac
Probably because no one wants to do your research...

Probably because no one wants to do your research for you :) There are plenty of locations to look up your hardware compatibility... here's one http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page...
Forum: 10.X 03-31-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,619
Posted By newbmac
Chameleon 2.0RC1 is out!

http://chameleon.osx86.hu/articles/chameleon-20rc1-is-out

I am excited to see how this changes things
Forum: 10.X 03-10-2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,714
Posted By newbmac
Why run such an old distro? Try ipc or newer...

Why run such an old distro? Try ipc or newer leo4all... both are 10.5.6 now
Forum: 10.X 03-03-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,316
Posted By newbmac
Video Card Driver Question

Can someone confirm that the way we get QI/CE support in OSx86 is to get the same GPU as apple currently offers drivers and then use EFI String to map to that driver?

Therefore, if I want to be...
Forum: Leopard 10.5 03-02-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,350
Posted By newbmac
Why not just re-run the iPC installer? Just...

Why not just re-run the iPC installer? Just click customize, deselect EVERYTHING from being installed, and then select the driver for the 9600. That way you don't have to play with Pacifist etc
...
Forum: 10.X 03-01-2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,972
Posted By newbmac
Those AD sounds cards rarely work. Dont think the...

Those AD sounds cards rarely work. Dont think the 1984 will work
Forum: 10.X 02-28-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,604
Posted By newbmac
This looks awesome! An easy way to move to...

This looks awesome! An easy way to move to Vanilla!
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