OS X on x86 - Natively!

[SPeedY_B]

As they're all over the net anyway, I'll post here too:

Pre Install Notes:
1. You can not install OS X86 on a partition, it NEEDS it's own drive.

2. You NEED a CPU which has SSE2 as a minimum. The OS is crippled with purely SSE2, however it is still bootable, and useable. Only with Intel Binaries though. PPC compiled apps require rosetta, which requires SSE3.
You can use CPUz: http://www.cpuid.org/download/cpu-z-130.zip ; to check for SSE.

3. For the install, you will need a copy of the OS X86 DVD (we DO NOT need to know where this is available, if you have a copy, the assumption shall be made that you obtained it via a transition dev kit.)

4. It's not just a simple install, you will need more tools than just your install DVD, however the guides make it simple enough.

Install Guide
Easiest: http://www.xplodenet.com/
Alternative: http://www.360hacker.net/

Proof of concept
I've mirrored various video's of OSX86 in action here: http://speedyb.osnn.net/osx86/video/

I shall be trying this myself when I get some time, and access to a friends machine, I will of course post results etc.

 

[Perris Calderon]

/looks forward to report

 

[Johnny]

This is great ... If they ever get OSX to fully work on x86 system, I would be willing to get it ..

 

[failurbydesign]

This is great ... If they ever get OSX to fully work on x86 system, I would be willing to get it ..

Ha it does...AMD too

i do feel this thread shouldn't be shut down like others, its just talk and nothing more

 

[muzikool]

Ha it does...AMD too

Wow, nearly two years old. Nice job.

 

[failurbydesign]

I patted myself on the back...just looking for a good conversation thread

 

[Sazar]

/me looks for a reason to bother running OSX.

Does it support Windows Games

 

[gonaads]

/me looks for a reason to bother running OSX.

Does it support Windows Games

Ooooh, that's a low blow.

 

[LeeJend]

Does it support Windows Games

AS well as VISTA does... :lick:


I know they fixed most of the bugs, pretty much. But it was too good a shot to pass up.

 

[failurbydesign]

AS well as VISTA does... :lick:


I know they fixed most of the bugs, pretty much. But it was too good a shot to pass up.

Ha..so true

It may not play all games, but at least photoshop cs3 runs better in osx than vista, i got garage band and all those goodies..

 

[Sazar]

AS well as VISTA does... :lick:

I know they fixed most of the bugs, pretty much. But it was too good a shot to pass up.

Dunno, never had an issue with gaming on Vista

Maybe Matt, Net and I are blessed in not having the ridiculous "issues" all the rest of you seem to be having

 

[Sazar]

Ha..so true

It may not play all games, but at least photoshop cs3 runs better in osx than vista, i got garage band and all those goodies..

Haven't seen any review numbers for performance benches.

Links?

 

[failurbydesign]

I would say 90% of issues with vista are user created, well mine where till i pulled my head out of my ass and got down to business.

Aside, i think OS X is a great os with some pretty bad ass programs..

 

[NetRyder]

Maybe Matt, Net and I are blessed in not having the ridiculous "issues" all the rest of you seem to be having

I don't really play games on the PC anymore (Xbox 360 ftw!), so I'm not the best person to comment on that aspect of Vista vs. XP.

But yeah, I'm happy with Vista on my desktop and Tablet, overall. There are a few annoyances (what OS doesn't have its quirks?), but nothing major that would make me want to go back to XP at least.

 

[gonaads]

AS well as VISTA does... :lick:


I know they fixed most of the bugs, pretty much. But it was too good a shot to pass up.

XP FTW!!!

 

[failurbydesign]

whats is all this lingo, ftw..whats that..may i have a link to internet talk...anyways..i was at the mac store yesterday, those core duo are sweet ass sweet, but the os x86 customs run smooth too

 

[SPeedY_B]

FTW = For The Win.

 

[X-Istence]

Since this was dragged screaming and kicking from it's grave, I just wanted to say that I have tried this, and unfortunately I was unable to get it to work because none of the graphics cards I have would work. I tried both Nvidia and ATI cards.