Comments on: The Best of Both Worlds: How to Fool-Proof Your Hackintosh Installation http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/ Improve your health, wealth, and relationships with technology. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:56:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Herbert http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-402 Herbert Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:48:35 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-402 Hiya Mike: Wow, the stuff about iBoot is great -- I just did a quick Google search on it, and it looks like it has really simplified the process! Good to hear your computer is working well. Hiya Mike: Wow, the stuff about iBoot is great — I just did a quick Google search on it, and it looks like it has really simplified the process! Good to hear your computer is working well.

]]> By: Mike http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-401 Mike Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:50:15 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-401 Interesting guide. Somewhat unrelated but I just finished building a osx capable desktop. The install was an absolute breeze thanks to iboot and my careful choices concerning hardware. This may sound strange, but when I have the $ for a new laptop, I'm definitely going with the MacBook Pro. The reason being, when I built my desktop hack, my only prerequisite (for ethical reasons) was that osx had to be installed from my RETAIL dvd. From what I know, that's damn near impossible to do on most laptops and I don't have the time or the brainpower to make it happen. Glad to hear things are going well for you though :) Interesting guide. Somewhat unrelated but I just finished building a osx capable desktop. The install was an absolute breeze thanks to iboot and my careful choices concerning hardware.

This may sound strange, but when I have the $ for a new laptop, I’m definitely going with the MacBook Pro. The reason being, when I built my desktop hack, my only prerequisite (for ethical reasons) was that osx had to be installed from my RETAIL dvd. From what I know, that’s damn near impossible to do on most laptops and I don’t have the time or the brainpower to make it happen.

Glad to hear things are going well for you though :)

]]> By: ScottW http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-400 ScottW Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:01:53 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-400 Hey Hey!! So happy to found this site. Ok. Heres what I have. Inspiron 6400 1.6ghz Intel Chipset 945, GMA 950 Not sure what the audio chipset is, assuming its a sigmatel version. What do you guys think is the best dvd to download? I have lot of experience with windows, so any changes that might be needed to kext(?) files with a little explanation shouldn't be too much of a problem. If anyone wanted to know as much info a possible before making a suggestion, my service tag for my dell is 5VHLNC1. Feel free to email me at scott_whitty@hotmail.com with any suggestions. Many many thanks to everyone who replies. Hey Hey!! So happy to found this site. Ok. Heres what I have.
Inspiron 6400
1.6ghz
Intel Chipset 945, GMA 950
Not sure what the audio chipset is, assuming its a sigmatel version.

What do you guys think is the best dvd to download? I have lot of experience with windows, so any changes that might be needed to kext(?) files with a little explanation shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

If anyone wanted to know as much info a possible before making a suggestion, my service tag for my dell is 5VHLNC1.

Feel free to email me at scott_whitty@hotmail.com with any suggestions.

Many many thanks to everyone who replies.

]]> By: Get me a real Mac: My Hackintosh Experience | CutEdge.org http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-399 Get me a real Mac: My Hackintosh Experience | CutEdge.org Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:54:32 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-399 [...] http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/ Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponShare this on del.icio.usDigg this!Share this on RedditBuzz up!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on MixxPost this to MySpaceShare this on FacebookTweet This!Share this on BlinklistShare this on LinkedinSeed this on NewsvineShare this on DevmarksAdd this to Google BookmarksShare this on TipdShare this on FriendFeedSubmit this to Twittley Comments [19]Digg it!Facebook [...] [...] http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/ Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponShare this on del.icio.usDigg this!Share this on RedditBuzz up!Share this on TechnoratiShare this on MixxPost this to MySpaceShare this on FacebookTweet This!Share this on BlinklistShare this on LinkedinSeed this on NewsvineShare this on DevmarksAdd this to Google BookmarksShare this on TipdShare this on FriendFeedSubmit this to Twittley Comments [19]Digg it!Facebook [...]

]]> By: Herbert http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-398 Herbert Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:38:09 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-398 Jordan: Sorry, I've really got no idea what could be wrong, but after a quick Google search here are two links that I found: <li><a href="http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-618709.html" rel="nofollow">http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-618709.html</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hackint0sh.org/f181/73441.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hackint0sh.org/f181/73441.htm</a></li> I figure they're probably good places to start. As for customization, I think I used the nVidia drivers included with Kalyway, and the Laptop pack. Asides from that I don't recall doing much else. Good luck! Jordan: Sorry, I’ve really got no idea what could be wrong, but after a quick Google search here are two links that I found:

  • http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-618709.html
  • http://www.hackint0sh.org/f181/73441.htm

    • I figure they’re probably good places to start.

    As for customization, I think I used the nVidia drivers included with Kalyway, and the Laptop pack. Asides from that I don’t recall doing much else.

    Good luck!

    ]]>         By: Jordan http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-397 Jordan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:07:30 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-397 I just tried installing the same iso you used also using a Dell Inspiron 6400. However I got this message.. I just attempted the install of "Kalyway 10.5.2 DVD Intel_Amd (sse2/sse3) EFI V8" and got this message at the end of the install.. INSTALL FAILED Mac OSX could not be installed on your computer The installer could not validate the contents of the "IOUSBFamilyFix" package. Contact the manufacturer for assistance. Click restart to restart and try installing again. My system is a DELL INSPIRON 6400 laptop. Any ideas what I can do? Also, what cusomization options did you select and deselect before installing? I looked through them but wasent sure still which I should try select etc. Only one I clicked was Broadcom one under network or something. Thanks. I just tried installing the same iso you used also using a Dell Inspiron 6400. However I got this message..

    I just attempted the install of “Kalyway 10.5.2 DVD Intel_Amd (sse2/sse3) EFI V8″ and got this message at the end of the install..

    INSTALL FAILED

    Mac OSX could not be installed on your computer

    The installer could not validate the contents of the “IOUSBFamilyFix” package. Contact the manufacturer for assistance.

    Click restart to restart and try installing again.

    My system is a DELL INSPIRON 6400 laptop. Any ideas what I can do?

    Also, what cusomization options did you select and deselect before installing? I looked through them but wasent sure still which I should try select etc. Only one I clicked was Broadcom one under network or something.

    Thanks.

    ]]>         By: Herbert http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-396 Herbert Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:53:11 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-396 No problem Rob, glad to be of assistance! No problem Rob, glad to be of assistance!

    ]]>         By: Rob http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-395 Rob Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:22:21 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-395 No VGA is what i wanted thank you so much man! Your a lifesaver! Greetz from Ireland! No VGA is what i wanted thank you so much man! Your a lifesaver! Greetz from Ireland!

    ]]>         By: Herbert http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-394 Herbert Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:15:59 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-394 Rob: Sorry I took so long to reply, but I think I found it: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=109875&hl=geforce Unfortunately, I think it's only VGA-out, which I use for my other monitor. But I'm sure a quick search will have DVI-out and S-Video even? Rob: Sorry I took so long to reply, but I think I found it: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=109875&hl=geforce

    Unfortunately, I think it’s only VGA-out, which I use for my other monitor. But I’m sure a quick search will have DVI-out and S-Video even?

    ]]>         By: Rob http://cutedge.org/the-best-of-both-worlds-how-to-fool-proof-your-hackintosh-installation/#comment-393 Rob Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:35:50 +0000 http://cutedge.org/?p=572#comment-393 Hey, thanks for all your info. I now have a perfectly stable insiron 6400. I was just wondering how you got dual monitors working? I want to extend my monitor onto my other screen/ tv but when i do the resolution is always incorrect. It should be 1440 x 900 to take up the entire screen but it only takes up a box shape in the centre i.e. the picture isnt taking up the full with of the screen. Thanks for any help in advance!! Hey, thanks for all your info. I now have a perfectly stable insiron 6400. I was just wondering how you got dual monitors working? I want to extend my monitor onto my other screen/ tv but when i do the resolution is always incorrect. It should be 1440 x 900 to take up the entire screen but it only takes up a box shape in the centre i.e. the picture isnt taking up the full with of the screen. Thanks for any help in advance!!

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