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Windows + VMWare + OSx86 = how do i get internet on OSx86 ?


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I installed OSx86 using VMWare on Windows, and it works just fine, except i cant make it go on the internet. I use DHCP, and it says that the cable is plugged in, but it doesn't have an ip address. How do i know which one to give it ?

 

Also, the resolution only goes up to 1024x768, even if i use 1600x1200 or more in windows. Is there any way to get it to 1280x1024 ?

 

EDiT: I'm using JaS 10.4.7

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I had a similar problem when installing my OS X 10.4.9,

Its quite simple really, you need your windows (host os) to have an internet connection then set VMware to bridged i think, then set-up a an ethernet connection whilst inside your OS X, I think this creates some sort of virtual connection? but either way, it works. :D

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I also HAD the same problem and this is how I fixed it.

 

My hardware is a Dell Dimension 8400, running Windows XP Home Edition w/SP2 and all the latest updates from Microsoft.

VMware Workstation version 6.0.

OS X 10.4.8 Tiger Final KOTR

 

I did my install in network host mode and installed the AMD patches.

Under System preferences I selected 'Network' and clicked on the 'Configure...' button.

'Location:' shows 'Automatic'; 'Show:'Built-in Ethernet'.

When I clicked on the 'Renew DHCP Lease' button and closed down the Network dialog box, went into Safari and it worked!

 

I using this because I'm sick and tired of Windows XP and (especially) Internet Explorer 7) just hanging on me, so after being a die-hard PC user for almost 25 years I'm sick of Windows, so I'm 'test driving' a Mac.

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Well, got the same problem.

I got RTL8139 at home and some intel (dont remember which exactly) at work

 

At home, istalled clean vmware with Jas 10.4.8 and applied PCGenRTL8139Ethernet-1.2.0.zip from insanelymac forum, same result - the cable is unplugged

I ran vmware using my real mac partition at home which doesnt have any networking problem, and voila I'm not connected to internet once again, conclusion - something wrong with vmware ethernet config

 

My virtual machine config

config.version = "8"
virtualHW.version = "4"
memsize = "1024"
ethernet0.virtualDev = "e1000"
svga.autodetect = "TRUE"
mks.keyboardFilter = "allow"
displayName = "Mac OSX"
guestOS = "freebsd"
nvram = "Mac OSX.nvram"
deploymentPlatform = "windows"
tools.upgrade.policy = "useGlobal"
scsi0.present = "TRUE"
scsi0.virtualDev = "lsilogic"
scsi0:0.present = "FALSE"
scsi0:0.fileName = "Mac OSX.vmdk"
ide0:0.present = "TRUE"
ide0:0.fileName = "Mac OSX-0.vmdk"
ide0:0.deviceType = "rawDisk"
floppy0.present = "FALSE"
usb.present = "TRUE"
sound.present = "TRUE"
sound.fileName = "-1"
sound.autodetect = "TRUE"
virtualHW.productCompatibility = "hosted"
ide0:1.present = "FALSE"
ide0:1.fileName = "Mac OSX.vmdk"
paevm = "TRUE"
isolation.tools.hgfs.disable = "TRUE"
uuid.location = "56 4d ef 74 54 95 d3 b8-03 46 75 dd 49 17 a2 0a"
uuid.bios = "56 4d ef 74 54 95 d3 b8-03 46 75 dd 49 17 a2 0a"
ide0:1.redo = ""
tools.remindInstall = "TRUE"
ide0:0.autodetect = "TRUE"

ethernet0.present = "TRUE"
ethernet0.connectionType = "bridged"
ethernet0.wakeOnPcktRcv = "FALSE"

ethernet0.addressType = "generated"
ethernet0.generatedAddress = "00:0c:29:17:a2:0a"
ethernet0.generatedAddressOffset = "0"

ide0:0.redo = ""

ethernet0.vnet = "VMnet0"

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Is there any way to get it to 1280x1024 ?
open utilities >> terminal and copy-paste this line
sudo nano /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist

then type your password and insert this lines :

<key>Graphics Mode</key>
   <string>1280×1024×32</string>

save it by pressing ctrl+O then exit by pressing ctrl+X, reboot

 

if those line doesnt work, then try this line :

<key>Kernel Flags</key>
   <string>"Graphics Mode"="1280×1024×32"</string>

save it by pressing ctrl+O then exit by pressing ctrl+X, reboot

good luck

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