OSx86 : Creating a Hackintosh

by Peter Baldwin

• ISBN13: 9780470881705
• ISBN10: 0470881704
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Unique guide to installing Apple's Mac OS X software on non-Apple hardwareIf you've always wished you could install Apple's rock solid Mac OS X on your non-Apple notebook, budget PC, or power-tower PC, wish no more. Yes, you can, and this intriguing book shows you exactly how. Walk through these step-by-step instructions, and you'll end up knowing more about Apple's celebrated OS than many of the most devoted Mac fans. You'll learn to build OS X-ready machines, as well as how to install, use, and program OS X. Now that Apple computers are based on the Intel platform, the same as most PCs, rogue developers in droves are installing Mac OS X on PCs, including those based on the AMD and Atom processors; this is the first book to show how to create an OSx86 machine running OS X Provides step-by-step instruction on the installation, use, and programming of OS X on your existing computer, as well as how to build OS X-ready machines Helps you avoid pitfalls and common problems associated with running Apple software on PC hardware Offers numerous practical hints, tips, and illustrationsCreate your own Hackintosh with this essential guide.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Installing OS X 10.5

Getting Started

Installing Leopard to a Separate Hard Disk

Avoiding the Need for the Boot CD

Installing to a Hard Disk with Windows Vista Already Installed

Installing to a Hard Disk with Windows XP Already Installed

Troubleshooting Your Installation

Setting Up and Customizing Leopard

Comparing Leopard and Windows

Setting Up Personal System Preferences

Setting Up Hardware System Preferences

Setting Up Internet and Network Preferences

Setting Up System Preferences

Using Your Macintosh

Using the Main Macintosh Software

Reading and Writing to Windows Disks

Running Windows in OS X

Running OS X on Windows Using VMware

Enhancing Your Macintosh

Automating Your Work

Creating and Editing AppleScript Macros

Modifying the Dashboard

Using Quartz Composer

Using Some Other Developer Tools

Using XCode to Create New Programs

Some Successful Case Studies

References

The Missing Theory

Installing Snow Leopard

Glossary

Index

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