OS X on the MSI Wind, Before it's Released

Hi,

no answer about the long boot ...

btw, did someone manage to install ACPIbattery.kext ? I installed it but what can I do now ? the bettery level still does not whow, are ther any linecodes to write ? (where is the terminal under leopard ?)

thanks.

So I've finally gathered everything I think!!

- Msi Wind OK

- MsiWindosx86.iso OK

- 1 extra Gig of DDR 667 OK

- Dell 1490 Mini PCIe OK

- Switched house and alt OK

- Apple Sticker on the back of the screen OK

Am I missing something before I OSX it?

did someone use MsiWindosx86.iso on a medion akoya ??

thanks

did someone use MsiWindosx86.iso on a medion akoya ??

 

thanks

Nop haven't tried it on akoya I've got a wind,

if you want Terminal, go to Applications/Utilities/Terminal

cheers

did someone use MsiWindosx86.iso on a medion akoya ??

Yep, works splendidly.

Alucard

You're having so many problems with your installation because you're not using the custom disk

it takes me around 3 minutes ... no answer about the LAN kext ?

did someone use MsiWindosx86.iso on a medion akoya ??

 

thanks

For me kalyway 10.5.2 worked as well as the retail dvd install method (on a medion akoya). Only problem with the retail method was that it refused to install to an MBR formatted hd, so I had to install to a USB GUID drive and then clone the system to the built in hd.

hi there,

1-anyone tried TIGER on this baby?

2-anyone tried dual boot with the MSI..X custom disk?

3-BTW, the custom disk has roseta (powerpc translator)? does it have languages? my keyboard is spanish...

thanks!

did someone try bootcamp ? what about the performances ?

Hello,

I make a multiboot in my MSI WIND

I install Windows XP, Ubuntu and Kalyway 10.5.2

I use GRUb for loader

In WXP : all works

In ubuntu : all works

In OSX Kalyway : All works !!!

Hello

I install a Multiboot in my MSI WIND

I use GRUB for loader

Windows XP SP3 : all works very good

Ubuntu 8.04 : all works very good

Kalyway 10.5.2 : all works :

Wifi : I replace the origin card by an Apple Wifi CARD Macbook pro, It's works and I have the led in the task bar.

Sound : I use AZALIA but I don't have sound IN. I tried AppleHDAPatcher with a Codec_dump from MSI WIND (Suse Linux) but I didn't have sucess.

IF YOU HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THE SOUND, I HEARD YOU !!!

THANKS !!!

Hi!!

I've an answer for you... I have Leopard 10.5.4 installed on my msi wind, and all works fine enough but.................

all the games I tried worked at a lower resolution taking only 2/3 of the screen, and lefting the right 1/3 blank..

Can you help me to configure another graphic resolution, in order to have the game taking all the screen?

Many thanks to all!!!

Daniela

Not really, coz they are working at 800x600. I would disable Full Screen, or figure out a way to use 1024x600 in the game.

Ok, thanks for your reply.. But then, why the 1024x600 doesn't work on Windows XP too, and works perfectly on Windows Vista??

It's a strange thing... Do you think it's the driver?

Daniela

Do you guys think it would be possible to get an OS X compatible USB sound card and then to solder the connections to allow the integrated mic and headphone ports to work? I may have to give this a shot.

Why not just solder wires from the speakers, onto the existing sound jacks?

I am too scared to try that. Warranty n all.

" Could not find default frecuinces/voltages"

I can't cahnge Mhz in CoolBook 2,9((( How i can register it or how does it work?

Would you guys suggest purchasing the Dell Wireless 1490 card from Dell.com or is a used card from eBay going to be just fine? Also, is there any reason that a wireless card from a MacBook like this one Atheros AR5BXB72 or this one Broadcom BCM94321MC wouldn't work in the Wind?

Thanks

Edit: Added link to Broadcom card

Update: Well I did a bit of research and didn't see any reason why the Broadcom wouldn't work, since it's the same as the Dell 1500 which does work in the Wind and it was $5 less than the Dell. I want everything to have arrived when I get back so I can install the RAM and WiFi card at the same time before installing OS X.

Anyone got their 1490 working with Kismac?

Also anyone know how I can change the name of the computer? At the moment it shows up on the network as Jack's Advent 4211

I know its petty ...

System Preferences->Sharing

My Wind does some operation on its disk every 30Seconds. I cant understand what causes it. I switched of Spotlight, disabled QuickSilver, made a new user, but I just cant figure it out.

Any suggestions??

U.C. i ear your same thing.

So someone can help me? I've installed coolbook and registered it but the frequency still be at 1.6ghz.

I've installed the smbios28 but if i make ioreg | grep IOPlat | head -n 1 the sistem still show U100.

If i check into the SystemProfiler it reports MacBook2,1 ....

How can i do??? I've kalyway 10.5.2 update at 10.5.3 with comboupdate and to 10.5.4 with original apple update.

I got the 2.9 Ked version of CoolBook at MSJ. Been working since then.

i was wanting to know if anybody knew the max output resolution of the VGA port with the lid closed under OSX?

its a push, but do you reckon the GMA950 can manage 1920x1200?

Hi,

I'd like to share my first impression after 10 days of use of my Wind under OSX.

Pros:

Slick little toy

OSX reactive and smooth

small form factor lightweight

Every software are working it's just great

Cons:

No wifi (waiting for my dell 1490)

No mic

Weird Bluetooth behavior for some reason I can't pair correctly my SE HBH-35 (I was thinking about working my way around for skype with the headset but no...)

Sometimes my USB drives (1TB WD and 500Gb WD) are not mounting. Even if they are plugged before boot.

Can't get the "two finger" trackpad to work...

Last thing, when i'll get my mini pcie Dell, will I have to reinstall special drivers or can I use pacifist to extract the one from MSIWINDOSX86??

I'm running short on time as I'm leaving Europe and I'd like to avoid a complete re-install

Overall I'm quite satisfied with this, but still lack few features (I sold my iMac Alu 2,4 so it's quite a shock for me)

Cheers

Regarding the GMA950 and 1920x1200 I doubt it, might be too much for the few megs available to handle...