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tchariya
10-02-2009, 03:06 PM
http://i37.tinypic.com/jrwq6a.jpg

Dell Mini 10V running OSX
For about $300, you can get a reasonably speedy MAC clone!
Azpostal
10-02-2009, 03:10 PM
That's cool! How did you get it to run OSX?
icehog3
10-02-2009, 03:14 PM
Cool, Than! :tu
The Poet
10-02-2009, 03:14 PM
That looks very nice, my friend.

Oh, BTW, it is actually a new toy ON WHICH TO FOLLOW CA - or google Strunk and White. :ss
Footbag
10-02-2009, 03:24 PM
Pretty cool! Did you install OSX? How's the compatibility working? Thinking about going tri-boot with Vista, Ubuntu, OSX.
tchariya
10-02-2009, 03:29 PM
That looks very nice, my friend.

Oh, BTW, it is actually a new toy ON WHICH TO FOLLOW CA - or google Strunk and White. :ss


i never sed my engrish was perfect.
AD720
10-02-2009, 03:29 PM
I am loving my Mini 9 (or as I call it the minibook)
tchariya
10-02-2009, 03:31 PM
Pretty cool! Did you install OSX? How's the compatibility working? Thinking about going tri-boot with Vista, Ubuntu, OSX.


Yep..OSX...and well i was going to dual boot OSX/Windows 7...but I reconsidered since I only use Windows for work.


This sucker is for use around town...maybe for traveling to herfs (if I ever get to go to one again...stupid work/family).


Links here work best for me with OSX and multi-boot

http://osx.mechdrew.com/guides/
AD720
10-02-2009, 03:38 PM
Here's mine:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/SNC00094.jpg

You should consider switching the "ALT" and the Windows key (since the Windows key is command in OS X).




EDIT:

Forgot to add that the Mini 9 is currently on sale for $199.99 and the Vostro A90 is on sale for $229.99!
JE3146
10-02-2009, 07:33 PM
Well this thread could have saved me ~500$ :r
Sauer Grapes
10-02-2009, 08:03 PM
How does it run OSX? Any bugs? I had OSX on my mini9 but took it off due to a few compatibility issues. I love my macbook, but the minimac just wasn't the same.
catfish2
10-02-2009, 08:10 PM
Now thats cool Than. When I need a new computer, I'll contact you for advice.
AD720
10-02-2009, 08:11 PM
How does it run OSX? Any bugs? I had OSX on my mini9 but took it off due to a few compatibility issues. I love my macbook, but the minimac just wasn't the same.

Which method did you use to install? Which version of OS X?

Mine is rock solid.
Sauer Grapes
10-02-2009, 08:41 PM
Which method did you use to install? Which version of OS X?

Mine is rock solid.

I don't remember the name of the method, but it was the way www.mydellmini.com said to do back late last winter/early spring. I got two finger scrolling to work, but it was buggy, and the sound would get static at random times.

I'm sure they've improved it since then, but really, for a net book, windows XP works just fine.
AD720
10-02-2009, 08:47 PM
I don't remember the name of the method, but it was the way www.mydellmini.com (http://www.mydellmini.com) said to do back late last winter/early spring. I got two finger scrolling to work, but it was buggy, and the sound would get static at random times.

I'm sure they've improved it since then, but really, for a net book, windows XP works just fine.

The new Netbook Bootmaker method is a lot better. I actually used the DellEFI method for mine but I just built another one for a friend yesterday and it was much easier. There are a lot of new kexts out too that really help. The only issue I have is the occasional hang on restart after sleep.

I couldn't be happier with my Mini 9 running os x.

I would run Ubuntu Netbook Remix on a Netbook before I ran XP (although I did dual boot OS X and XP for a bit but never really used XP).
Sauer Grapes
10-02-2009, 09:12 PM
If I decide to try it again I'll have to PM you to get info on that. My other big holdup was that the SD card reader was buggy as well with OSX. I have no doubt it's gotten better now.
AD720
10-03-2009, 08:13 AM
If I decide to try it again I'll have to PM you to get info on that. My other big holdup was that the SD card reader was buggy as well with OSX. I have no doubt it's gotten better now.

Yes, fell free. All of the bugs that you mentioned were problems that have been solved with recent releases.
Red
10-03-2009, 08:26 AM
nice! i got the real mac! but i like that still LOL...
BORIStheBLADE
10-03-2009, 09:25 AM
Have any of you guys upgraded to Snow leopard on those yet?
SmokeyJoe
10-03-2009, 09:27 AM
Gotta say... very cool, Than!

Been using it at "The Bull and Bear?" :ss
dunng
10-03-2009, 04:26 PM
Very nice Hackintosh! :tu
AD720
10-03-2009, 08:24 PM
Have any of you guys upgraded to Snow leopard on those yet?

I'm holding off for now. There are a couple issue with snow leopard - some problems with the audio output not working properly which is sort of a deal breaker for me. That is a Mini 9 specific issue though - I think the 10V runs it with no issues at all.

Snow Leopard runs great on my MacBook though! :)
tchariya
10-03-2009, 10:57 PM
How does it run OSX? Any bugs? I had OSX on my mini9 but took it off due to a few compatibility issues. I love my macbook, but the minimac just wasn't the same.

The mechdrew guide really makes OSX install correctly on the Mini with the correct set of devices.

It runs like a champ...yeah its now core2quad G5 beast...but I'm not asking it to edit videos.
tchariya
10-03-2009, 10:58 PM
Now thats cool Than. When I need a new computer, I'll contact you for advice.


Come on over! OSX is wonderful for my non-work computing environment.
tchariya
10-03-2009, 11:01 PM
Gotta say... very cool, Than!

Been using it at "The Bull and Bear?" :ss



heh....I left it there at today...whooops. HEH.
Not quite use to carrying such a small 'murse'.
tchariya
10-03-2009, 11:04 PM
I'm holding off for now. There are a couple issue with snow leopard - some problems with the audio output not working properly which is sort of a deal breaker for me. That is a Mini 9 specific issue though - I think the 10V runs it with no issues at all.

Snow Leopard runs great on my MacBook though! :)

SL is really for the super beefy dual/quad core builds. If I had the right rig for my tower, I would consider hackintosh method, but I don't want to spend money on fixing my windows 7/xp box that isn't really broken at all.

One thing I DONT MISS is the constant upgrade of virus definitions and "Allow this program to run/modify windows blah blah blah" or...you have Windows updates ready to install....want to reboot now?? Frickin nagware.
BORIStheBLADE
10-04-2009, 07:47 AM
I'm holding off for now. There are a couple issue with snow leopard - some problems with the audio output not working properly which is sort of a deal breaker for me. That is a Mini 9 specific issue though - I think the 10V runs it with no issues at all.

Snow Leopard runs great on my MacBook though! :)

Thanks for thew info