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OS X 10.6.2 is out: Intel Atom support not included

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:56:11 +0000

Apple pushed out OS X 10.6.2 today, and while the latest Snow Leopard update fixes a whole slew of bugs, it introduces one major problem for netbook hackintosh builders: It doesn’t seem to work with the Intel Atom processor.

It’s not clear whether Apple would have intentionally broken Atom support in this release to discourage people from installing the operating system on netbooks. But Atom compatibility is clearly not a high priority for Apple since the company doesn’t make any products that use the processor.

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Hackintosh Netbook users take note, 10.6.2 update kills support for Atom Processor – OS X Daily

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:15:48 +0000

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It’s not out in the wild yet, but 10.6.2 has been confirmed to kill support for the Intel Atom processor, this is especially important for Hackintosh users who have hacked various Atom based netbooks to run Snow Leopard. So what should you do if you have an Atom based Hackintosh Netbook? StellaRolla recommends staying with 10.6.1 (or 10.5.8 if you’re running Leopard on your Hackintosh, sine 10.5.9 will likely have the same Atom problems) for the time being, otherwise you can try upgrading to 10.6.2 but run an older or modified kernel. I think I’ll just stick to 10.6.1 when the update rolls around, I have a lot of confidence in the Hackintosh community so I imagine there will be a workaround rather quickly.

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Install Snow Leopard on your netbook with Netbook Installer 0.8.2

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:47:51 +0000

Meklort and a team of testers have brought a new application suite that allow one to easily install OSX Leopard or Snow Leopard on a netbook.

The application suite is called Netbook Installer 0.8.2. Here is how it goes in 6 easy steps:

Restore OSX DVD (10.5.x or 10.6) to USB drive
Run NetbookBootMaker (this version) to patch the USB
Make sure Legacy USB is enabled in BIOS (for booting from USB)
Boot Netbook to patched Install USB
Install OSX 10.5.x, OSX 10.6 or upgrade from 10.5.x to 10.6
Once the installation has completed remove your USB drive and reboot
Enjoy OSX on your Mini!

Netbook Installer currently support Dell mini9, mini10v and the Lenovo S10. Other netbook are alsoknown to work with Netbook Installer.

This release is offering the community to add support for other netbook on their own as long as you know how to edit and copy a few files. More details on this can be found here.

Have fun installing OSX on your netbooks!

BlackBerry Desktop Software coming to Mac – Cell Phones & Mobile Device Technology News & Updates | Geek.com

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:48:11 +0000

Mac owners who are also BlackBerry users can finally rejoice. According to a posting on the official BlackBerry Blog it seems the BlackBerry Desktop Software will soon be coming to a Mac near you. The expected release of the Mac version of the software is slated for September.

The software will include the ability to sync iTunes playlists, calendar, contacts, notes, and tasks in addition to giving users the ability to add or remove applications. Other features include the ability to manage multiple devices, update your device when new software becomes available, and backup and restore device data with automatically scheduled backups which include optional encryption.

The software is expected to support Mac OS 10.5.5 and above. Those wanting to know as soon as the software is available can signup at http://www.blackberry.com/mac. Currently, Mac users wanting to use their BlackBerry on their computer will need to use PocketMac for BlackBerry.