Tophicles Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Ok folks, after cruising the forum and getting so many different links and topics, I decided to try to help out. I've created a database that people can go and track their experiences with OSx86 hardware. Each time someone adds a new peice of hardware or adds their "review" to an existing peice, the data gets sorted by ease of installation etc. THIS IS WAAAAY-BETA Hey, it's midnight and I'm tired, but if people like the way it (sort of) works, lemme know and I'll keep on developing it. Right now it's pretty limited, you see a list of the added hardware, and there's a link at the top to add a new device. If you see a device listed already that you'd like to update with your own experience, just click the "RATE" link at the very left of its line item. To see the full list of individual reviews for each device, just click on the links under "Average Installation" and "Average Functionality". That will pop down a detailed list of every individual review. Lemme know, and please keep the flames to a minimum! Click Here To Visit Thanks, just trying to help! Tophicles PS: Yes, I'm sure it's missing quite a few things, so suggest away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 You realize there is already a hardware compatibility list at http://wiki.osx86project.org right? I just added my video card to your database, but when displaying it, it's missing the most important thing - the model number. It only shows that it's an nVidia sold by Gigabyte, but doesn't show that it's a 7600GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Yeah, I do know the HCL at the Wiki, but I was moreso trying to get a "humanized" approach to the ranking of compatible products. This way, not only do people see what works, but how easily etc... I saw that you added the video card, there is a spot for model number on the input side, and I just added it on the output side. I was really aiming this as a consolidated place for hardware info, rather than searching a bazillion posts in the forum ... or it's just a giant, insomnia-driven make work project, I can't decide Thanks for trying it out! Tophicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Much better now that it displays model numbers. I've added a few more things to it now. I like how it automatically links to drivers and vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 I saw your newest addition, thanks! Thanks for the kind words, this project got "started" at 10 PM EST and I'm leaving it as is now that it's 3 AM There's a search function now that searches deviecs, vendors and models, as well as a Help section. But now, my eyes are getting tired Not too shabby for a few hours of hand coding I'd say, hopefully people find this useful! The hotlinks to the vendors is a neat thing I think, just have to come up with a decent list of "hot" words and it'll be even cooler! Thanks again, and please, anyone else, let me know what you think... I'm an amatuer coder at best, but this was a fun way to kill a few hours Peace, Tophicles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 ... just finished adding the "Hot Words" section so you folks can add your own link to words. So if you know of a particular website that should be linked to a word appearing in the database, you can enter it to direct people there. Just click on the "Hot Words" link on the top right. Hoping it's helping, I see more people have cheked it out, thanks! I wonder, if this works, can we sticky it? Yours in OSx Tophicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Great idea Tophicles. Keep up the good work! hecker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabr Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Good work, but don't make more topics about the same thing. One topic is good enough. - Sb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Sorry, no offense intended! I didn't know where it would make the most sense, in a pre or post installation topic. Chalk it up to caffiene-induced delrium, my apologies Tophicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.C. Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Cool, I will add my HW too. EDIT: I added a graphic card as CD/DVD drive, can you please change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabr Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Sorry, no offense intended!I didn't know where it would make the most sense, in a pre or post installation topic. Chalk it up to caffiene-induced delrium, my apologies Tophicles No worries, that's fine. We all make mistakes - Sabr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizbot Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 This is good; the HCLs are poorly updated since users don't bother. I'll keep a watch on yours, and add it to my sig maybe ;-) Yet still I wish there was a way to keep both in sync, or have one more ideal setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks! ... and thanks to everyone who has updated this tool! What we need too are people who have the same device to add their own experiences with it. This way, we can effect the overall "Ranking" of that device! I'm going to add a few more tweaks and lower the font size a little ot try to make it flow better... Any suggestions, keep em coming! Tophicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 .. ok, trying out a WHOLE NEW LOOK! This should act a LITTLE more like a database and not fill the page with stuff. I fixed an error where it would not add individual user ratings for a device that already exists, sorry Should be a lot more user friendly now, but I'll reformat the old page a bit for those who prefer everything schlocked out at once... Let me know how it's working for you! Cheers, tophicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 New format finally up and running, sorry for the delay. Pretty new Apple Logo art as well Everything seems to be working, so let's get to work populating it! Thanks for all the suggestions and support, this place rules! Toph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrizz Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 great work bro, i'll add my hardware soon! *EDIT: Tophicles, there's a problem. If I choose to view motherboards > Gigabyte I get video cards too. or if I choose Video Cards > Gigabyte I get motheboards too. It seems that the database is separating Entries by Vendor only. Hope you can get it fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Oops! Dang queries! All fixed, thanks for the update!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.C. Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 How bout adding a section for external(PCI) SATA controllers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrizz Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 no probs, I added a video card, and motherboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 UC: Section added for External SATA Controllers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleIIGuy Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Any section for usb devices ie TV tuners ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Added TV TUNERS and VIDEO CAPTURE CARDS - I'm thinking I should have a section in there where people can add categories, good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrizz Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I don't think that would be wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophicles Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 I see your point Scrizz, I guess I just trust that people are jerks But it could lead to things getting messy, any thoughts on the new layout? I'm also thinking (once we get enough hardware) about making a "System Configurator" that will select the higest rated parts and assemble them into a spec'd out system report. I think that would help a lot of people get this thing running smoothly... I also think I'll add a section to show which OSx86 release people are using (thanks Coraan) and perhaps a feild denoting whether or not the device is an integrated or standalone? I love the fact that people are using this, it feels good to be able to help out in whatever limited capacity I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrizz Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 those are some very good ideas, maybe you could have it start with the OS first (ie 10.4.8 > Motherboards> ...) or maybe include sorting by the interface they connect to (ie agp, pci, pcie, usb,....) just throwing some ideas at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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