jasonthebox123 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 IM HAVING A PROBLEM.EVERY DISTRO I USE FAILS.PLEASE READ MY SPECS AND TELL ME WHICH DISTRO OF OSX86 I SHOULD USE.PLEASE HELP ME!!! MY SPECS- PC-GATEWAY DESKTOP MODEL-GM5664 BIT-X86 (32 BIT) RAM-4 GIGABYTES PROCESSOR-AMD PHENOM 9600 QUAD CORD PROCESSOR/AMD PHENOM X4 9600 # OF CORES-4 CHIPSET-NVIDIA MCP61 BIOS-PHONEIX TECHNOLOGIES,LTD GRAPHIC INTERFACE-PCI-EXPRESS GRAPHICS-ATI RADEON HD 2400 XT GRAPHIC MEMORY-256 MEGABYTES HARD DRIVE FOR OSX-221 GIGABYTES CAN SOMBODY READ THE SPECS AND HELP ME FIND THE RIGHT DISTRO FOR OSX86.IM NEW TO THIS SO GIVE ME A HELPING HAND AND HELP ME PLEASE Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Well, to start, which version of Mac OS X do you want to try running? 10.5, 10.6 or 10.7? you'll also want to check the Hardware Compatibility to see if things like your graphics card and processors are properly supported. There's special kernels for AMD processors, but you need to know which ones in advance. Off topic, but you didn't need to put everything in all caps. It discourages people from wanting to help you. (At least in my case) Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1765624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 thanks momo for helping me.im trying to run mac os x 10.5 and i am trying to boot the dvd from a flash drive via flashboot.im sorry for all the caps because nobody want to help me.thanks.which kernel do u think i should use.im on amd.every dvd i try says still waiting for root device error.i dont know about hardware so do you think u can look at my pc specs and tell me with distro is right for me.thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1765861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'd look for one that's AMd compatible. ...It would be Kalyway or iATKOS. Both of those distributions usually have kernels that are patched for AMD processors. Based on your hardware, your computer looks pretty compatible aside from the intel processor. IIRC, your graphics card is supported out of the box. As for installation guides, there are some lovely ones on OSx86Project. There's also some really good ones on the forum for 10.5 installs. You'll also want to make sure you install the Chameleon Bootloader and make sure that the computer is able to boot from USB if you install it to a USB disk. (some computers need to have this enabled in the BIOS, and most computers need to be told to boot from a USB disk through a book menu. The way to get to the menu varies betwen computers, but it's usually esc, F2, or F12 in my experiecnes.) Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1765870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 But here is the thing.i need to know what specific version works with my pc.i need a working dvd below 3.73 gb.post a link if u can.im not lazy.im new here to the whole hackintosh thing so please post a working link to a dvd.thanks.also where can i get the chameleon bootloader? Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1765878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Posting links to distributions is not allowed, so you'll need to find one on your own. Search engines like google are pretty good at it though. If you get a distro that's already been patched, like the ones I posted earlier, most should have enough compatibility and an older version of Chameleon. This forum does have links to it in many places. Here's the name of a distro I usually like to try: iDeneb OS X 10.5.4 AMD.Intel ...also, there really isn't a go to for knowing if your particular hardware will work. And a specific version isn't really possible. Making a hackintosh can be difficult, even more so when the hardware isn't exactly like that which is in Macs. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1765886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Okay so can i install kexts for my chipset onto a existing distro Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 You can always add kexts in once you have a system that can boot to at least single user mode. (Basicially, the Unix part of OSX that's a terminal) ...the most important thing for getting your computer to boot is going to be the kernel. You'll need to make sure whichever Distro you choose, it has a AMD-patched kernel to boot from. There's quite a few, and most patched installation DVDs will have a variety of kernels to boot/install. Patching the disks yourself would be nearly impossible without have an actual mac. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 thanks momo for telling me that dvd could not be patched.i tried but the dvd became classified as non bootable so after i made changes it didnt even bother to boot.thanks for the heads up.also.which disro have kernels i can use to boot the dvd.names and commands please Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Go with the iDeneb OS X 10.5.4 AMD.Intel release. You should be able to boot up with it. I can't remember if it's using a semi-recent version of the chameleon bootloader or not, so you might get a graphical boot interface or a text-based one. Either way, there's a help file in the bootloader that should tell you which kernels are available to boot from. You'll want to look for one called 9.4.0 Modbin (preferred), 9.2.0 Sleep or 9.2.0 SpeedStep. Those kernels have the needed patches to boot a computer with an AMD processor. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 do u think ideneb 1.3 might work.it is leopard 10.5.5.be aware that i borrowed someone's 8 gb flash drive and i have a few days with it.i keep you posted on any progress Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 can you give me a link to a bootable usb creator software for windows 7 asap.i still need help.thanks momo Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I don't know of any. ...If you've gotten an Installer disc ISO, your best shot is to burn it onto a DVD. ...Or use a real mac to restore it to the USB Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Vermelho Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 can you give me a link to a bootable usb creator software for windows 7 http://forum.voodooprojects.org/index.php/topic,2143.0.html Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I think jasonthebox123 is trying to make a bootable image of osx using chameleon using only a windows pc. ...which I'm not sure is possible just quite yet. (effectively "burning" an iso of osx onto a USB and ensuring it's bootable) I'd love to be wrong though. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 what about kernel selection for iatkos 1.0i.kernel names and commands please.thanks ;)also what is the best distribution of mac os x leopard patched for amd.i want to know the best one.thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Vermelho Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I think jasonthebox123 is trying to make a bootable image of osx using chameleon using only a windows pc. Ah I see. [irony]well, in that case the link I posted won't be useful at all[/irony]. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 what about kernel selection for iatkos 1.0i.kernel names and commands please.thanks ;)also what is the best distribution of mac os x leopard patched for amd.i want to know the best one.thanks. iAtkos 1.0i sounds like one of their Intel releases. It might not work on AMD. Also, there is no "best" distribution. ...I'd advise looking at some of the installation guides Here or Here. ...there's a LOT of really good ones. And once you've picked one you'd like to follow, I can help you go through the guide if you have questions. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 thanks.i will visit the link and will keep you posted on any progress..also i must let you know when i try the kalyway 10.5.2 dvd,all it does is reboot my pc. what does this mean? i need answers.respond as fast as you can.thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Does Kalway 10.5.2 get to the boot prompt? Or any other type of information? ...like Darwin Bootloader? ...I can't tell you what's going wrong if I don't have more information on it. Most likely though, it could be if that release doesn't have an AMD-compatible kernel Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 It gets to the bootloader where i can put in commands like -v and stuff.after it says starting darwin x86 my pc reboots.the kalyway dvd release notes says it is for intel and amd processors.can you please tell me the cause for this sudden reboot asap.thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo_101 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 try to boot it with the modbin kernel. You can do this by typing: "modbinkernel -v" at the boot prompt. (don't use the quotes) Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
delmediomanor Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi momo_101, I see you're quite the expert on OSx86 and was wondering if I could ask for your advice: can you recommend a distro for installing OSX (10.6) on VirtualBox? My goal is to virtualize OSX on a Windows 7 laptop using VirtualBox. Thanks in advance for your help, and apologies if this is the wrong place to ask. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1766989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 ill try the kernel asap.keep you posted on the result vmware is a last resort for me.i dont want a virtual machine.i just hope this works.wish me luck.keep you posted Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1767005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonthebox123 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 good news.i was able to boot into the ideneb 1.3 release.what should i format my disk as?need help asap.thanks momo Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/271215-which-distro-should-i-use/#findComment-1767149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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