Is OS X 86 nice?

I wanted to try it, but i need a little more info about it...

and also, will it work on my old PC?

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PCV-RS630G-Desktop-Pentium-Hyper-Threading/dp/B00029YNOS

i haven't tried it personally (just a vm of leopard) but it seems nice
and you might need a little more RAM for leopard
but tiger should work

it would work absolutely fine on that computer
use kalyway leopard

i haven't tried it personally (just a vm of leopard) but it seems nice
and you might need a little more RAM for leopard
but tiger should work

VM? as in VMWare or something?

Can you talk about that?

yeah
but its really slow (a minute to open Safari)
and then the internt doesn't work for me

but link: http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=48

Pssst! I use Leo4all and everything works wonderfully. Internet, Sound, whateever, it's really nice. Go to the pirate site to download it ;)

cant even boot the install dvd on my computer. Waste of three days.

cant even boot the install dvd on my computer. Waste of three days.

You need to run something on your computer so it will read the Mac files on your PC... let me get a link real fast...

I ran it for a while on my laptop. You need a pretty fast machine. It was pretty sluggish on my computer. I downloaded the iATKOS, Kalaway, and ToH and a Tiger Version (that I couldnt get installed) I tried to get it installed on a desktop I got that is twice as fast as this computer with a video card, but couldn't get it to boot into the installer at all on any of the discs so I know what ya mean. You could try it if you want, but unless you got a computer with popular hardware its gonna be a pain to find drivers. I mean if got the time, and the balls to give it a shot then why not try it, heck it just might work. I'd like to build a computer specifically for it, otherwise if you just happen to have a computer you wanna try it on, its like flipping a coin. (at least from my experiences)

hmmm i download zephyroth ver1, ver2 and even leo4all and none of them worked for me:( the zephyroth ver2 would never install correctly, leo4all would install fine, but then not start up because of still waiting for root device, and i couldnt even boot into ver1 of zepyroth

you all just need to be patient witht the install ..
I'll first post links to a good source of known hardware to run osx x86 on custom built machines ( like mine ) as well as prebuit ( ie a dell HP compac etc) laptop or desktop
Older machines work just fine
512 mb of ram can work but 1gb is reconmended
amd and intel cpu's are supported witht the right install disk
now time for the links
and if im up to it to night 12 am here i'll posst a short guide oh how to : )

10.5.2 Hardware Compatibility Lists: are the followiing links
Components, = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.2
laptops = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.2/Portables
Desktop computers = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.2/Desktops

10.5.1 Hardware Compatibility Lists are the followng links
Compnents = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.1
laptops = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.1/Portables
desktops = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.1/Portables

10.5.0 are as follows
Components = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.0
Laptops = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.0/Portables
Desktops = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.5.0/Desktops

10.4.11 follows
componets - http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.4.11
LAptops = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.4.11/Portables
desktops = http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.4.11/Desktops

and the list goes on all the way to 10.4.1
check out http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page and scrool down little bit to see the links to each osx version/update packages

u can also check here for installation guides
http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Installation_Guides
but those are a litlle hard to understand for some people so i will post a kalyway noob install guide later

This wiill help alot for what i suspect is a comen problem that is occuring for u all http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Partitions
and it even provides some links to some use full tools

and to wrap this post up until the guide i do
http://forum.insanelymac.com/ will help u alot to find solutions to the problemss u llare haveing * rember to use the search button : ) *

<unrelated>well......everything in osx86 is supposed to work on the eepc except the network.</unrelated>. Also, it is possible to install osx86 on a flashdrive, that's how I run it.

i already have transmac, thats not the problem. The install dvd never boots up.

Im sure if you can get it installed its a blast, but there will be so many problems along the way.

Got kalyway 10.5.1 going on my pc (dell dimension 8400)... my ATI Radeon card is a tad incompatible (leaves mouse artifacts when moving sometimes).

Smooth install, much better than windows ;) Everything works 100% except graphics.

Am happy to answer any q's... with the little experience of it I have.

I downloaded first the Zypheroth versions 1 and 2. couldnt burn the v1, bad download. Then installed v2, but wouldnt boot at all. Got blinking cursor. Then I tried iAtkos. Was incompatible with my cheap SiS motherboard. Then I tried Kalyway and i cant even remember what went wrong. But it wouldn't work. Then I finally tried Leo4allv2 and it finally worked! As long as you are persistant, you can do it. Except now I have to get more RAM for my computer to get it running smooth.

Ugh... I need some help...

I downloaded and burned the Kalyway Leopard SSE3, and it doesn't seem to work...

I boot up the Darwin thingy, and then start up the installer with -v (tried -v -x too) and it goes through text, and it just resets my comp... But I think i know the problem... Just don't know how to fix it... BIOS...

I don't know much about bios and when it asked me to change some settings... I just skipped it and tried again...

Can someone walk me through the bios part?

It will work fine, you just have to know where to look for OS X 86, last year I must have had 6-8 variations of it, different versions, etc.
EDIT: Forgot to mention, you can get wi-fi with a intel 2200 card, it worked in my laptop :)

Ugh... I need some help...

I downloaded and burned the Kalyway Leopard SSE3, and it doesn't seem to work...

I boot up the Darwin thingy, and then start up the installer with -v (tried -v -x too) and it goes through text, and it just resets my comp... But I think i know the problem... Just don't know how to fix it... BIOS...

I don't know much about bios and when it asked me to change some settings... I just skipped it and tried again...

Can someone walk me through the bios part?

what does it tell you to change?

also post your computer specs...thats the mainpart of osx86 really

what does it tell you to change?

Ugh, i cant find the link anymore...

But, its only one guide on how to install... the rest of them just say that i just pop it in and boot it up...

I really dont know whats wrong with my computer...

Can someone make a guide on how to install KalyWay? Or is there any other ones that will work on my computer even better???

I posted something on InsanelyMac too, to see if they say something... (http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=100889)

Installing Kalyway is the Easy Part.

The semi-hard part is configuring the Windows Boot Loader.

Its easier on Vista. I've never done it on Windows XP.

Ugh, i cant find the link anymore...

But, its only one guide on how to install... the rest of them just say that i just pop it in and boot it up...

I really dont know whats wrong with my computer...

Can someone make a guide on how to install KalyWay? Or is there any other ones that will work on my computer even better???

I posted something on InsanelyMac too, to see if they say something... (http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=100889)

can u tell me what ur specs are?

can u tell me what ur specs are?




iMac
Apple Keyboard
Mighty Mouse
Apple Remote
Cleaning cloth
Power cord
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation

Processor and memory
2.0GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, or 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme processor
4MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
800MHz system bus
1GB (one SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
Two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
Hard drive
20-inch model with 2.0GHz processor
250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive1
Optional 320GB or 500GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor
320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive1
Optional 500GB or 750GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
24-inch model with 2.4GHz processor
320GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive1
Optional 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
Optical drive
Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Display
Built-in 20-inch (viewable) or 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display
Resolution
20-inch: 1680 by 1050 pixels
24-inch: 1920 by 1200 pixels
Millions of colors at all resolutions
Typical viewing angle
20-inch models
160° horizontal
160° vertical
24-inch model
178° horizontal
178° vertical
Typical brightness: 290 cd/m2 (20-inch models); 385 cd/m2 (24-inch model)
Typical contrast ratio: 800:1 (20-inch models); 750:1 (24-inch model)
Communications
Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11n)2
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Works with 56K V.92 Apple USB Modem (sold separately)


Graphics and video
20-inch model with 2.0GHz processor
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor
128MB of GDDR3 memory
20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor and 24-inch model
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor
256MB of GDDR3 memory
Mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter3
Built-in iSight camera
Support for external display in extended desktop mode
Digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200
Analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536
Support for external display in video mirroring mode
Electrical and environmental requirements

Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 200W (20-inch models); 280W (24-inch model)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
Size and weight (20-inch)
Height: 18.5 inches (46.9 cm)
Width: 19.1 inches (48.5 cm)
Depth: 7.4 inches (18.9 cm)
Weight: 20 pounds (9.1 kg)4
Size and weight (24-inch)
Height: 20.5 inches (52.0 cm)
Width: 22.4 inches (56.9 cm)
Depth: 8.1 inches (20.7 cm)
Weight: 25.4 pounds (11.5 kg)4
Peripheral connections
One FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each
Total of five USB 2.0 ports: three ports on computer, two ports on keyboard
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers
Internal 24-watt digital amplifier
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Built-in microphone
Software

Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode, Developer Tools)
iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
Front Row
Photo Booth


Those are his specs!

Installing Kalyway is the Easy Part.

The semi-hard part is configuring the Windows Boot Loader.

Its easier on Vista. I've never done it on Windows XP.

Actually it is easier in Windows XP - just open cmd then..

diskpart

list disk

select disk X- where X is the disk os x is on

list part

select part X-where X is the partition OS X is on

active

quit

and reboot your computer!!

Actually it is easier in Windows XP - just open cmd then..

diskpart

list disk

select disk X- where X is the disk os x is on

list part

select part X-where X is the partition OS X is on

active

quit

and reboot your computer!!

Thats to create a Partition. I'm talking about adding Mac OS X to the Windows Bootloader.

Thats to create a Partition. I'm talking about adding Mac OS X to the Windows Bootloader.
Wrong. That is marking your OS X partition as active, to use the Darwin Bootloader!

Wrong. That is marking your OS X partition as active, to use the Darwin Bootloader!

yup ur right...i have had to this when i failed a osx installation and wanted to boot back into windows

Well I have Vista on it right now... And am going to add XP right now...

Hopefully the computer will be Tri-Booting by the end of the week...

Im download iAtkos and Leo4All, see if those are different.

I'm currently running osx86 10.4.10. I could never get leopard to boot after installation, so I went back to Tiger. Everything works fine on my Toshiba laptop, I love it.

I installed leopard on my vista comp, and now leopard works perfectly, but when i try to boot into vista it doesnt even boot anywhere and goes back to the bootloader screen ,
what should i do?
is there a way I can delete the darwin bootloader and reinstall vistas bootloader, without having access to my vista OS? so this all has to be done through cmd prompt

I don't dual boot now, I did before, and I used Acronis OS selector. Really good program.

I don't dual boot now, I did before, and I used Acronis OS selector. Really good program.

To bad its not free

I installed leopard on my vista comp, and now leopard works perfectly, but when i try to boot into vista it doesnt even boot anywhere and goes back to the bootloader screen ,
what should i do?
is there a way I can delete the darwin bootloader and reinstall vistas bootloader, without having access to my vista OS? so this all has to be done through cmd prompt

Pop in your vista disc and set it to your priorities and load it up...

Let it load up, and just continue to repair your install... it will fix it automatically and you should boot into vista!