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**filberto** · 04-28-2006, 03:40 PM

Ok. I wanted to know if i could put the mac OS on my hp notebook dv1000 as wellas keeping my windows xp. I've heard of partitioning my hard drive but im not sure if thats a good idea. I mean, what does it do? make the opposite partition hidden Like if i was running xp would it make the mac partition invisible, untouchable and uneditable? I just want the mac os as well as xp. Is it possible? If so how does it work (booting wise)? Do i need to mod my laptop in anyway? Does it make either OS work slower? Do i need any special software? I dont want to edit any system files or do something irreversable! And finally can i take off the mac OS and partition at any time if i decide i dont want it? And would the mouse make a difference (left+right click insted of one click). Any good links, info, noob tutorials, expierences of doing this etc. would be very highly apreciated! Thanks so much if anyone replies!

**mnky** · 04-28-2006, 03:42 PM

boot camp......

**makarman** · 04-28-2006, 04:08 PM

It might make it slower. This depends on how large and how fast your hard disk is. You'll definately be able to delete the partition. Making a partition won't screw anything up. Everthing should be completely reversible. Try searching Google for a tutorial on this. I haven't gotten around to doing it myself.

**Joey** · 04-28-2006, 04:08 PM

OSX86 for a PC, Boot Camp for a Mac.

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 04:09 PM

How does a Mac OS run on a windows-based notebook

Hardrive · 04-28-2006, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

How does a Mac OS run on a windows-based notebook

Like this:
Run OSX on a Windows based x86 computer

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardrive

Like this:
Run OSX on a Windows based x86 computer

Not as in the method (I already know how), but as far as performance

Hardrive · 04-28-2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

Not as in the method (I already know how), but as far as performance

O, I have no idea.

I would assume that if you used the Intel optimized version of OSX, it would work better.

**cyanide** · 04-28-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filberto

Ok. I wanted to know if i could put the mac OS on my hp notebook dv1000 as wellas keeping my windows xp. I've heard of partitioning my hard drive but im not sure if thats a good idea. I mean, what does it do? make the opposite partition hidden Like if i was running xp would it make the mac partition invisible, untouchable and uneditable? I just want the mac os as well as xp. Is it possible? If so how does it work (booting wise)? Do i need to mod my laptop in anyway? Does it make either OS work slower? Do i need any special software? I dont want to edit any system files or do something irreversable! And finally can i take off the mac OS and partition at any time if i decide i dont want it? And would the mouse make a difference (left+right click insted of one click). Any good links, info, noob tutorials, expierences of doing this etc. would be very highly apreciated! Thanks so much if anyone replies!

1] partitioning - dividing your hard disk into small partitions...not physically though

...
it allows you to have multiple filesystems...like fat32 and ntfs on seperate partitions..mac uses hfs, linux supports multiple, including ext2,ext3,reiserfs,etc...

linux can view most of those filesystems, so if you install linux, you can see the windows partitions..windows on the other hand, doesnt allow you to view linux filesystems..theres a 3rd party app to do that though...

to partition, use something like partition magic
partitioning doesnt slow down anything...it only divides available free space the way you want.

you can take off any os by simply deleting that partition. no modding involved..
if you install linux, you will get a menu where you can select which os to boot...

but backup your data before trying to partition..there could be data loss.

my recommendation would be to try out linux first, using a live cd like ubuntu. if you like it, you can install it...
search ubuntu on google

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnky

boot camp......

do you even think before you post ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by frozenipaq

How does a Mac OS run on a windows-based notebook

http://www.osx86project.org/

**cyanide** · 04-28-2006, 04:21 PM

@frozen: the performance will be crap since its emulation, afaik

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardrive

O, I have no idea.

I would assume that if you used the Intel optimized version of OSX, it would work better.

Just read a little and heard that it runs fairly fast natively

too bad my specific Compaq laptop isn't very friendly wth OSx86

**Joey** · 04-28-2006, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

How does a Mac OS run on a windows-based notebook

< My PC

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee.Eff.Ess

< My PC

Def, I'm not that stupid

I meant in performance-wise. The only reason why I don't have it installed is: My laptop has many issues with it and only partially works

**Joey** · 04-28-2006, 04:28 PM

Sucks... Works perfectly with mine. Having problems with printing on a Network printer, but everything is running smoothly so far.

**EM1L** · 04-28-2006, 04:28 PM

I'd install OSX but i wouldnt have any sound and i couldnt use my max screen resolutuon.
http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/in...villion_zv6000

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee.Eff.Ess

Sucks... Works perfectly with mine. Having problems with printing on a Network printer, but everything is running smoothly so far.

Well, I could always give it a shot and take my chance

A few questions:

Is it possible to make a partition without a clean install/reformat of windows? And how do you boot into Mac from the PC (selection on startup of PC?). I'm thinking about giving it a try anyways, always have wanted a Mac (dad's friend has one and loves it!) and I've fallen in love with an Apple since the old days

Although, I got like the worst luck at all (incompatible hardware-)

V5101US - Partially working. Can install and boot native with Myzar 10.4.6. The following hardware does not work.

-Video: Radeon 200M Stuck at 1024x768, no widescreen, no QE/CI

-WiFi: Broadcom 802.11b/g mini-PCI (has hardware switch that does not work in OSX to turn on/off)

-Sound: Conexant AMC Audio. May work with AC97 driver, but have not tested.

**EM1L** · 04-28-2006, 04:41 PM

You dont need to reinstall XP if you partition off your hdd.

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SovietSlayer

You dont need to reinstall XP if you partition off your hdd.

How would one go about doing that safely? I have XP installed on a single patitioned harddrive (one's for apps, the other for data). I'm wondering if 3 partitions is safe for dual booting, and if so, how would I go about that safely

**EM1L** · 04-28-2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

How would one go about doing that safely? I have XP installed on a single patitioned harddrive (one's for apps, the other for data).

I hear WinXP can do it by itself but i've always just used magic partition. You can make as many partition as you need. But you can only boot from the ones with an OS on them. Also make the other partition logical not primary.

**cyanide** · 04-28-2006, 04:56 PM

man, make a pspupdates irc channel

typing so much here is boring

**EM1L** · 04-28-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyanide

man, make a pspupdates irc channel

typing so much here is boring

there is...but idk the server and channel name.

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyanide

man, make a pspupdates irc channel

typing so much here is boring

Hehe, there is one

The server changed from the original location to a new one (I can never remember the server) and last I checked, there were only a handful of people in there (no chat though).

PS: Do you think it is worth my time to install this on my laptop that "does not work"

**Joey** · 04-28-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

PS: Do you think it is worth my time to install this on my laptop that "does not work"

What exactly "Doesn't work"?

BTW, this thread has alot of info (ie. changing the screen resolution, and getting a OS Option when you boot your comp)

http://forum.osx86project.org/index....topic=11339&hl

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee.Eff.Ess

What exactly "Doesn't work"?

BTW, this thread has alot of info (ie. changing the screen resolution, and getting a OS Option when you boot your comp)

http://forum.osx86project.org/index....topic=11339&hl

My laptop is not compatible and only partially works according to the lists

**Joey** · 04-28-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

My laptop is not compatible and only partially works according to the lists

Most of my components aren't compatable according to their site, but like I said, everything works flawlessly.

According to their site, my Graphics card, and processor aren't compatable. Works just fine though.

You're just gonna have to try it.

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee.Eff.Ess

Most of my components aren't compatable according to their site, but like I said, everything works flawlessly.

According to their site, my Graphics card, and processor aren't compatable. Works just fine though.

You're just gonna have to try it.

Ok, now to get that OSX file

That will take a while...

**EM1L** · 04-28-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

Ok, now to get that OSX file

That will take a while...

Same here even with my leet skills i cant find it for some reason.

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SovietSlayer

Same here even with my leet skills i cant find it for some reason.

already "found" it

I think my grandfather or my father's co-worker has a copy of an OS X version, can I use that for this?

**Joey** · 04-28-2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenIpaq

already "found" it

I think my grandfather or my father's co-worker has a copy of an OS X version, can I use that for this?

Ummmmm...

No, it has to be a full OS (about 4 GB) called "OSX86". OSX86 is a patched version of OSX that allows it to run on a x86 PC.

**FrozenIpaq** · 04-28-2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee.Eff.Ess

Ummmmm...

No, it has to be a full OS (about 4 GB) called "OSX86". OSX86 is a patched version of OSX that allows it to run on a x86 PC.

Ok, so is there any legal way of obtaining this?

04-28-2006, 03:40 PM	#1
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EM1L Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,629 Trader Feedback: 0	I'd install OSX but i wouldnt have any sound and i couldnt use my max screen resolutuon. http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/in...villion_zv6000 __________________ [SIZE=3]ztype85 is dead in iraq:( [/SIZE]

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