How to install MacOS - the correct way

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February 2nd, 2009, 12:37 PM
bradlesliect

How to install MacOS - the correct way

Hey there,

Does anyone run MacOS around here. I have never used it and now trying to install in on an Intel box in a vmware environment. I got as far as where it needs to partition, fdisk and format the virtuak disk but each time it spits out an "Error: nknown filesystem, aborting installation, press a key to restart"

Why the heck is this happening? I tried the manual partition thing but the error is the same. I select manual partition, select the drive, tell it to auto and then it bombs with same freakin error above.

Yes I know, if you want to use MacOS ...get yourself a Mac but I cant afford it and some clients are starting to use Mac and want me to support.

Advice,help, comments...SOS .......anything....

Thanks. appreciate it.
February 2nd, 2009, 01:27 PM
nihil

Have you tried a manual format?

What file system are you trying to install it onto?
February 2nd, 2009, 01:27 PM
MrLinus

Have you tried following these: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/in.../Vmware_how_to ?

I haven't heard of MacOS success but have heard of Darwin being installed ok (with some struggle).
February 2nd, 2009, 01:53 PM
bradlesliect

Quote:

Originally Posted by nihil

Have you tried a manual format?

What file system are you trying to install it onto?

... as i said, its the first time I am doing this so i dont have a clue how to do this. I have tried the manual format. I select hfs, ufs, boot+hfs,etc and nada....it dont work. gives me that error. i dont know if i am supposed to init the partition after i select the type or what...
February 2nd, 2009, 01:57 PM
bradlesliect

MsMittens ....have you done this before? this doc looks vaguely familiar and I think I have tried this way already and did not get this far. did you follow this doc? insanely mac has another doc which i am going to take a look at as well.
February 2nd, 2009, 01:59 PM
Cheap Scotch Ron

legal copy of OSX wont boot on non-apple hardware.
Follow the instructions below to modify the iso.

http://lifehacker.com/software/hack-...800-321913.php
http://forum.osx86scene.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2008
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/1...-lab-vide.html
February 2nd, 2009, 03:12 PM
bradlesliect

Dont worry....it is a legal copy...this is probably why i am struggling to install it... :(
February 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM
nihil

Brad,

Was your copy of the OS designed for use with Intel processor hardware?

I saw your replies, so it isn't the format that is the issue.
February 3rd, 2009, 03:02 AM
Linen0ise

Funny. This the same cat that told me to take my meds when I posted a working OSX emulation. Even C/net.com teaches you how to install the thing and that site is geared for n00bies. In 2 hrs, I will have a legal copy of Solaris to play with ;)

Link to file freeware file converter. Special thanks to Mrs. Bobbie.
http://tinyurl.com/b5oyn4

this video is the same but advertises my SamSung Monitor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8oVU5AjqhU
February 3rd, 2009, 04:22 AM
Linen0ise

you will need vmware to run a special .iso to convert the filesystem on the OSX cd in order for it to read natively. Make sure you have your cdrom boot first before the HDD.
February 3rd, 2009, 10:33 AM
nihil

Quote:

In 2 hrs, I will have a legal copy of Solaris to play with

Then go here:

http://www.sunfreeware.com/

Brad:

Quote:

Yes I know, if you want to use MacOS ...get yourself a Mac but I cant afford it and some clients are starting to use Mac and want me to support.

Exactly.................. get a Mac or restrict yourself to user & applications support.

I don't know about your area, but over here "Mac support" = starvation :p

:)
February 3rd, 2009, 06:22 PM
Linen0ise

Quote:

Originally Posted by nihil

I don't know about your area, but over here "Mac support" = starvation :p

:)

Dont know where you from but popular publishing companies remove MaCs and Mac Servers for multi-screened leased HP and Dell Workstations. Who wants a $1,000 toy that you cant upgrade? There are folks who rather buy a $5,000 alienware system just to play unreal tournament 2003.

While you guys complaining about a cheap $300 apple machine, there are people like me putting boxee on Appletv units for fun and profit.

Get a usb keyboard and mouse. Install Linux on a ps2 since Sony lost their case in 2006. This is what poor people like yourself should crave.

Everyday you guys get dumber with your comments. I'm the type that would smack the pope in the mouth if he told me I was going to hell.
February 6th, 2009, 02:02 PM
nihil

My comment refers to the fact that there is very little demand here for Mac support. There certainly isn't enough to make a full time living out of it.

I would also question the effectiveness of trying to support a Mac platform using a VM ware version on a PC. Your environment is going to be rather different from your customers?
February 6th, 2009, 05:23 PM
Linen0ise

Quote:

Originally Posted by nihil

I would also question the effectiveness of trying to support a Mac platform using a VM ware version on a PC. Your environment is going to be rather different from your customers?

It's your advantage to learn the basics of the operating system and file system. If I was in a production environment, I wouldn't waste time installing and tweaking vmware.

Don't forget about your remote desktop features. The disadvantage there could be a whole department staring at what you doing. The advantage is that you can record the session in case the customer wants to lose their job ;)
February 6th, 2009, 06:32 PM
isildur

And a Mac Mini would be a relatively inexpensive way to do it. Of course a new MacBook Pro (the 17 inch monitor) would really be sweet.
February 7th, 2009, 06:25 AM
keezel

Quote:

Everyday you guys get dumber with your comments.

Followed closely by...

Quote:

I'm the type that would smack the pope in the mouth if he told me I was going to hell.

...which is a dumb comment.

Go take your happy pills.
February 7th, 2009, 02:24 PM
MrLinus

Quote:

Originally Posted by nihil

My comment refers to the fact that there is very little demand here for Mac support. There certainly isn't enough to make a full time living out of it.

I would also question the effectiveness of trying to support a Mac platform using a VM ware version on a PC. Your environment is going to be rather different from your customers?

I agree with Nihil. If it's a question of learning, it's better to get a Mac (MacBook Pro with a 15/17" screen is more than adequate) and run a Windows VM (or a few VMs) in it. I actually converted my old Dell laptop into a VM and now it runs faster than it did on the physical machine (Fusion is awesome).