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i have vista32bit...can i run macosx using virtal pc on this one comp
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Andrew McLaren
jshockley said:
Did you see my earlier reply? -->
jshockley said:
No. Mac OS X only runs on Apple hardware.
Although they all have Intel CPUs, there are many hardware differences
between a Mac and a PC. For a start, an Intel Mac uses EFI 1.1 firmware to
boot up; instead of a BIOS like a PC. Also, I believe the Apple EULA
prohibts you running Mac OS X on anything except Apple hardware.
You cannot run Mac OS X in VMWare or Xen, either - it's not just a
limitation of Virtual PC.
You can, however, run Windows XP and Vista inside Mac OS X on an Apple
machine, using either Parallels or VMWare Fusuon virtual machine products.
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Mike
jshockley said:
Yes, you can. Well, VPC still can't handle it, but VMWare can. I
have personally run OS X in VMWare, and tried many times to install it
in VPC but it I've never succeeded. In fact, there is a ready to run
VMWare disk image of 10.4.6 floating around.
Actually you can run OS X right on your PC without VPC. Of course,
it's not the standard issue OS X, it has to be a patched version.
There are many "distros" of OSX86. I am using one right now and it
runs fine.
It's sort of like installing Linux. Depending on your hardware, it can
be simple to install or it can be a royal pain in the ass - some manual
file editing, fiddling with drivers, getting partitions correct to dual
boot with Windows, etc.
Check out The OSX86 Project at
http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
for all the details. Beats the hell out of any Linux distro on the
planet.
Mike
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Andrew McLaren
Mike said:
Well, you can *sort of* run Mac OS X on a PC, incl VMWare. BUT only by using
an unofficial patched version of the OS kernel, and disabling the TPM
module.
Whether you can still claim to be "running Mac OS X" after you're replaced
the kernel, is an interesting semantic discussion
Strictly speakingyou're actually running Darwin, a somewhat Mac OS-like OS; with Aqua spliced
on top.
It is far from being a plain, ordinary installation of Mac OS X, which would
be supported by Apple, suitable for use in a workplace office, etc. It might
suddenly stop working after software updates from Apple replace the kernel.
And legally of course, it's probably illagal (but I am not a lawyer). It
might also be technically intimidating for anyone who needs to ask in a
newsgroup if it's possible - ie, if you can do it, you wouldn't need to ask.
It can be made to happen (eg the OSX86 project) as a curiosity, or display
of technical wizardry. But if you really want to run Mac OS X, just buy a
second-hand Mac Mini. You'll get a much better Mac experience.
But if someone wants to really, really argue black and blue you can run Mac
OS X on a PC, then ... sure, fine, okay, whatever dude, you can.
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Lang Murphy
Andrew McLaren said:Well, you can *sort of* run Mac OS X on a PC, incl VMWare. BUT only by
using an unofficial patched version of the OS kernel, and disabling the
TPM module.
Whether you can still claim to be "running Mac OS X" after you're replaced
the kernel, is an interesting semantic discussion
you're actually running Darwin, a somewhat Mac OS-like OS; with Aqua
spliced on top.
It is far from being a plain, ordinary installation of Mac OS X, which
would be supported by Apple, suitable for use in a workplace office, etc.
It might suddenly stop working after software updates from Apple replace
the kernel. And legally of course, it's probably illagal (but I am not a
lawyer). It might also be technically intimidating for anyone who needs to
ask in a newsgroup if it's possible - ie, if you can do it, you wouldn't
need to ask.
It can be made to happen (eg the OSX86 project) as a curiosity, or display
of technical wizardry. But if you really want to run Mac OS X, just buy a
second-hand Mac Mini. You'll get a much better Mac experience.
But if someone wants to really, really argue black and blue you can run
Mac OS X on a PC, then ... sure, fine, okay, whatever dude, you can.
Andrew,
Good post: roger that!
Lang
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Guest
Good post Andrew, very interesting. I learn something every day.
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Mike
There is no "sort of" about it. It runs fine. Better than any Mac
Mini, which is a horribly overpriced POS.
Whether you can still claim to be "running Mac OS X" after you're replaced
the kernel, is an interesting semantic discussion
you're actually running Darwin, a somewhat Mac OS-like OS; with Aqua spliced
on top.
Which is exactly what OS X is. Clearly you know nothing about OS X.
The Darwin in my OS X is the same as Apple's but without the Apple crap
*added* to it.
Check out any Mac in a store. Open terminal and it says "Welcome to
Darwin". Type hostinfo and it will show you the kernel version
number. Mine is *exactly* the same as anyone else running 10.4.9.
Yes, it's better because I didn't pay Apple's absurd hardware prices.
Baloney. The Mac mini is a piece of crap. This T41 runs rings around
a mini, and my P4 3Ghz 2 GB RAM desktop runs rings around *any* Mac
except the most expensive.
It's not just a curiosity. I run it every day. Safari, Firefox,
Itunes, Office 2004, MT-NW - everything "just works".
Yes, you can. Very easily and very well as it turns out.
Mike
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Kerry Brown
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Mike
Kerry Brown said:
About the "legality" yes. It says *nothing* about how well it runs, which
is the point under discussion here
Mike
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Kerry Brown
If it's not legal then an ethical person wouldn't run it. That means for the
majority it doesn't work.
majority it doesn't work.
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Guest
so it would be useless to use vmware on my inspiron and install my osx
installation disks from my old g5 mac
installation disks from my old g5 mac
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Guest
so i cant use my mac osx installation disks i got with my g5 on my inspiron
pc if i were to use vmware? im just looking for the easiest way to use both
platforms withut carrying around 2 comuters?
pc if i were to use vmware? im just looking for the easiest way to use both
platforms withut carrying around 2 comuters?
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Mike
jshockley said:
No. G5 OS X is not going to run on ANY kind of Intel PC. You need
an Intel OS X - specifically, OSX86.
Mike
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Mike
jshockley said:
Correct, because a G5 Mac is Power PC based, not intel. It won't work,
it won't even boot.
Mike
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Mike
Kerry Brown said:
Neither is driving faster than the posted speed limit, but that
certainly works for the majority around here.
Mike
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Kerry Brown
Mike said:
By that logic breaking any law can be excused by saying not all laws are
obeyed or even enforced therefore I can break any law with impunity. I don't
want to get into an ethical argument. I was just pointing out that the
solution recommended by Mike may be considered illegal.
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Mike
Kerry Brown said:
No, that's not at all what I'm saying. Some laws certainly can - and
are - broken every day with impunity. Like, for example, breaking
Apple's "law" about daring to install their OS on non Apple hardware!
That in no way excuses breaking other, real laws.
But all of this is beside the point. The point is that OS X can easily
be installed on PCs other than Apple's PCs.
Mike
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Guest
can u refer me on instructions on installing my osx on my pc?
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Mike
jshockley said:
Well, again your existing copy of OS X - particularly if it's a G5
(Power PC) version - will not install on your PC. You need an OSX86
distro.
Check out
http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
for all the details and info you will ever need. Of course, OSX86
itself is not available there. There are FAQs, installation guides,
hardware compatibility lists, question and answer forums and loads of
other stuff.
Mike
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Andrew McLaren
Mike said:<snip>
Yeah, I expected you'd reply along those lines
I have the impression the OP was looking for something a little more, um,
straightforward and orthodox.