Mac OS X on x86 Hardware 2008–2024 Technical Archive
Member #13,621 · 2009-09-20 → 2009-09-30
#663 by Dispatches #1,145 by Author Reads #3,886 by Thread Reach Member #13,621 Retail DVD / USB NVIDIA GeForce AHCI / SATA

@o7o

InfiniteMac community contributor with 12 recorded dispatches, 1 lead technical dossiers (9,850 direct reads), participating in discussions reaching 16,634 historical readers.

Dispatches 12 Ranked #663 of 6,691
Author Reads 9,850 Ranked #1,145 · 1 dossiers
Thread Reach 16,634 Ranked #3,886 in reach
Lead Dossiers 1 9,850 avg reads / dossier
Member Number #13,621 Joined 2009-09-20
Active Window 2009 2009-09-20 → 2009-09-30
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#663 of 6,691 by Dispatches (12 notes) · #1,145 of 3,454 by Author Readership (9,850 reads across 1 dossiers) · #3,886 by Thread Reach (16,634 cumulative reads)
InfiniteMac ID
Member #13,621 · Joined 2009-09-20
Hardware & Kernel Topics
Retail DVD / USB (3) · NVIDIA GeForce (2) · AHCI / SATA (2) · USB / EHCI (1)
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Dispatches by Mac OS X Collection

Distribution across 2 technical boards

Lead Dossiers Authored by @o7o (1)

9,850 cumulative reads on threads started by @o7o

Dossier Title & SummaryCollectionReadership
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…
Snow Leopard 10.69,850 reads
2009-09-20 · 19 notes

Field Notes & Technical Dispatches (11)

Direct links into threads where @o7o contributed solutions & commentary

Thread & Dispatch ExcerptCollectionDate & Reach
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“Now, I got iATKO v7, installed MacOSX Leo, but it just doesn't start, after it finishes installation and reboot, it just stops at the white page where there's Apple logo, and the loading circle under it, but nothing loads! I reinstalled, bu…”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-29
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“Your other options could be: - Installing Leopard first with iAtkos or similar, then make a USB installer or a BootCD for Snow with the installed Leo. - Using BootThink to make USB loader and boot the retail Snow DVD, you would need Windows…”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-25
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“The version I downloaded is in .cdr form, how can I use it? What is iATKOS? And is it better to use it or I can use the retail version I downloaded? (I read that the last version of iATKOS has 10.5.7, not 10.6)”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-25
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“I downloaded a retail version. Unforunately, I don't know anyone who already working with a OSX, what are my other options?”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-23
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“You are right it supports AHCI. They probably told you to emulate it, running it in Emulation with VirtualBox, VMWare or similar, not emule. Thats different than installing it in real hardware. Installing in real hardware will add another O…”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-22
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“Ok, thanks alot. Just a couple of questions, I'm still a beginner. How do I know my SATA controller supports AHCI? Any guide on how to install it from a spare HD using Ubuntu? I have already downloaded a version of OSX SL, can I install it?…”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-21
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“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.”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-21
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“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 Dr…”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-20
9,850 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“And how would I know if my hardware is supported?”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-20
9,850 dossier reads
Iatkos install v7 on Compaq Presario C500 Notebook
“Q: How you got it to boot? Cuz I got the same problem, except it just shows me a white page with Apple's logo and a loading circle, and I hear the music, but nothing shows up!”
Leopard 10.52009-09-30
6,784 dossier reads
Install OSX SL using Ubuntu
“Thanks, I just checked it again, it is ICH8.”
Snow Leopard 10.62009-09-21
9,850 dossier reads