T0MM_ Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 This might sound stupid but I'm trying to understand this. Today, I have been interested in wanting to run MAC OS X on my WINDOWS PC without having to buy a apple comupter. I've read up to where it can be used by PearPC to run it as a emulator and all but it runs slow. I've found a thing called, "Mac OSX86" which I heard runs on windows perfect just like mac on windows and it runs fast. Basically a hacked version. Am I getting this right? So all I need to do is find this and install this and it should be like a mac on my PC? Also, will this work on my PC, I have a HP Pavilion a1440n. Can I make it so I just have a mac and no more windows or what? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Yes, its true. For more information on everything, find out exactly what hardware you have. Read the wiki, and the HCL (hardware compatibility list) Also in this forum, check out the Genius bar, for all the solutions to your problems. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/#findComment-423561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0MM_ Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Okay um, Can you tell me what I have cause I have no idea. Here is a link with ALL my PC specs. http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Hewlett-Packar...enter-a1440n-PC Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/#findComment-424140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sultanoswing Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 T0MM_: I don't want this to sound like a RTFM-style post, but YOU will need to do a lot of your own reading to get an idea. Although the process can be painless and quick, in all likelihood you'll have to browse the many topics on these forums and other sources to get everything running sweetly, if at all. I suggest that you begin by reading the info at the links that Synaesthesia helpfully posted, then when you have specific questions which you can't find the answers for, feel free to ask here. Cheers & welcome. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/#findComment-424156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Your pc looks like it could work well. Give it a shot. The crucial thing is the chipset of the motherboard. Is it an intel? You can find out with a program called cpu-z Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/#findComment-424195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0MM_ Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 It's Intel yes. Also, it has that SSE3 thing, I used the Program. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/#findComment-424336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey-Echo Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Good, then proceed with the installation. I recommend getting JaS 10.4.8 if you'd like to go down this route, as it fits to Intel processors quite well. We are not at judgment to tell you where to get this package, and nor can we tell you how it works. During the installation of JaS, you'll be asked about which packages you'd like to install. Only select the ones pertaining to the following for your system: - JaS Intel Package - Under "Common Hardware" or something of that sort, select the one package relating to Intel. Also, make sure you're using a partition that is at least 5GB. That is the minimum if you follow all of my suggestions. If you have any issues post-installation, I'll be willing to assist you there as well. Good luck. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/#findComment-424350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0MM_ Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Alright well, I'll download that JaS thing and when I burn it what do I do? Do I just stick it back into the CD Drive and it will proceed with the installion? Or do I need to restart the PC and press alot of buttons? Also, how would I partition 5 gigs? Do I need to do this before I try and install JaS? Also 1 more thing, With paritioning stuff off, if you choose to boot off the mac or windows, do either one of them run slow? Is it basically like a full Mac? I would get all the installtions of mac to put the programs on? Will all my video card and sound drivers work and all? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59467-osx86-question/#findComment-424709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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