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what does darwin do to the install? cause im curious and has anyone else played with the config settings? so it runs faster?
mm pears.
progress, sweet progress
aww, i cant have panther until the morning :oP
btw, do the rest of you also get this message while installing?
As soon as i get pantehr jazzman im getting u to install it for me, I don't know dos LOL.
yar i get that too
anyone played around with more of the config file?
http://members.iinet.net.au/~joz/osx4.JPG
anyone played around with more of the config file?
http://members.iinet.net.au/~joz/osx4.JPG
I'm having trouble with PPC recognizing the hard drive .img file that I downloaded. I extracted it with WinRAR. Is there a way to tell early on if the "Mac" recognizes it?
Mike
Mike
This is the error I keep getting that is keeping me from following my own guide (which has helped several people get to the installer).
Jackalo,
IIRC, i ran into the problem, just let it go for a little longer and it should continue going.
IIRC, i ran into the problem, just let it go for a little longer and it should continue going.
Now after i got darwin to finish...
I try to boot off my panther images (made from disk utility on the mac)
I see the gray apple logo in the main window then in the dos window i see this...
just stays there any idea?
I try to boot off my panther images (made from disk utility on the mac)
I see the gray apple logo in the main window then in the dos window i see this...
just stays there any idea?
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As soon as i get pantehr jazzman im getting u to install it for me, I don't know dos LOL.
ahh, kids - to young to remember the golden age of computing 
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anyone played around with more of the config file?
I'm leaving that for now ... gonna wait and see how this install turns out
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I'm having trouble with PPC recognizing the hard drive .img file that I downloaded. I extracted it with WinRAR. Is there a way to tell early on if the "Mac" recognizes it?
That might be something you're doing wrong in the config file? This is what my config file looks like:
CODE
# PearPC Configuration File
#
# Resolution
#
# 0: 640x480x8 (indexed)
# 1: 640x480x15
# 2: 640x480x32
# 3: 800x600x8 (indexed)
# 4: 800x600x15
# 5: 800x600x32
# 6: 1024x768x8 (indexed)
# 7: 1024x768x15
# 8: 1024x768x32
#
# The indexed modes are unsupported.
#
# default: 4
ppc_start_resolution = 4
#
# Redraw interval (in ms)
# must be between 1 and 999
#
# If you set this higher, PearPC will spend less time doing redraws (and so run faster)
# but feel less responsive. You should adjust this to your computer speed and personal
# preference.
#
redraw_interval_msec = 100
#
# Loader
#
#
# Boot method
# this can be
# 1. "auto", prom will boot the first bootable partition found (default)
# 2. "select", prom will show you a list of bootable partitions
# 3. "force", prom will load and boot the local file prom_loadfile
#
prom_bootmethod = "auto"
# Example of how to use "force":
#prom_bootmethod = "force"
#prom_loadfile = "test/yaboot"
#prom_env_bootpath = "disk"
#
# bootargs: don't change unless you know what you are doing
# machargs: set to "-v" to get a verbose startup
#
#prom_env_bootargs = ""
prom_env_machargs = "-v"
#
# This is needed if you want to boot Mac OS X
#
prom_driver_graphic = "video.x"
# This will adjust the position of the initial page table (don't change)
#page_table_pa = 104857600
#
# CPU Config
#
# Processor Version Register
# Defaults to 0x00088302
# Only change if you know want you are doing
#
#cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
#
# Main memory (default 128 MiB)
# must be >= 64 MiB
#
#memory_size=0x8000000
#
# IO Devices
#
#
# PCI IDE Config
#
# Drive type will be set according to file extension:
# .img: Harddisk (filesize must be multiple of 516096)
# .iso: CD-Rom
# Or you can override this by specifying the type via
# pci_ide0_master_type / pci_ide0_slave_type
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "pearpc-3gib.img"
#pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
#pci_ide0_slave_image = "c:\test.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_image = "osxcd1.iso"
#pci_ide0_slave_image = "/dev/cdrom"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
#
# Network (unavailable on windows)
#
pci_3c90x_installed = 0
pci_3c90x_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:34"
#
# USB
#
pci_usb_installed = 1
#
# NVRAM
#
nvram_file = "nvram"
#
# Resolution
#
# 0: 640x480x8 (indexed)
# 1: 640x480x15
# 2: 640x480x32
# 3: 800x600x8 (indexed)
# 4: 800x600x15
# 5: 800x600x32
# 6: 1024x768x8 (indexed)
# 7: 1024x768x15
# 8: 1024x768x32
#
# The indexed modes are unsupported.
#
# default: 4
ppc_start_resolution = 4
#
# Redraw interval (in ms)
# must be between 1 and 999
#
# If you set this higher, PearPC will spend less time doing redraws (and so run faster)
# but feel less responsive. You should adjust this to your computer speed and personal
# preference.
#
redraw_interval_msec = 100
#
# Loader
#
#
# Boot method
# this can be
# 1. "auto", prom will boot the first bootable partition found (default)
# 2. "select", prom will show you a list of bootable partitions
# 3. "force", prom will load and boot the local file prom_loadfile
#
prom_bootmethod = "auto"
# Example of how to use "force":
#prom_bootmethod = "force"
#prom_loadfile = "test/yaboot"
#prom_env_bootpath = "disk"
#
# bootargs: don't change unless you know what you are doing
# machargs: set to "-v" to get a verbose startup
#
#prom_env_bootargs = ""
prom_env_machargs = "-v"
#
# This is needed if you want to boot Mac OS X
#
prom_driver_graphic = "video.x"
# This will adjust the position of the initial page table (don't change)
#page_table_pa = 104857600
#
# CPU Config
#
# Processor Version Register
# Defaults to 0x00088302
# Only change if you know want you are doing
#
#cpu_pvr = 0x00088302
#
# Main memory (default 128 MiB)
# must be >= 64 MiB
#
#memory_size=0x8000000
#
# IO Devices
#
#
# PCI IDE Config
#
# Drive type will be set according to file extension:
# .img: Harddisk (filesize must be multiple of 516096)
# .iso: CD-Rom
# Or you can override this by specifying the type via
# pci_ide0_master_type / pci_ide0_slave_type
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "pearpc-3gib.img"
#pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
#pci_ide0_slave_image = "c:\test.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_image = "osxcd1.iso"
#pci_ide0_slave_image = "/dev/cdrom"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
#
# Network (unavailable on windows)
#
pci_3c90x_installed = 0
pci_3c90x_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:34"
#
# USB
#
pci_usb_installed = 1
#
# NVRAM
#
nvram_file = "nvram"
Quote - (chAos972 @ May 10 2004, 22:35)
Jackalo,
IIRC, i ran into the problem, just let it go for a little longer and it should continue going.
IIRC, i ran into the problem, just let it go for a little longer and it should continue going.
I let it sit for an hour earlier. ; )
My config file looks the same as yours...
Mike
Mike
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This is the error I keep getting that is keeping me from following my own guide (which has helped several people get to the installer).
Could it be something wrong with the image you ripped? I could get the software you mentioned in your guide to work. I used the free Alcohol 120% trial instead
for windows users grab a osxcd find prassi primo dvd2 and make a .iso from with the program it works for me so far
so what does darwin do to the install? because i didnt use it
http://members.iinet.net.au/~joz/osx5.JPG
so what does darwin do to the install? because i didnt use it
http://members.iinet.net.au/~joz/osx5.JPG
Jackalo,
I was getting that error when I tried using the os 10.2 cd image.
HTH,
I was getting that error when I tried using the os 10.2 cd image.
HTH,
ok i got installed now how do i boot it up without having it load up the iso image?(cdrom)
you can try to set this line,
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
to
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 0
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
to
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 0
Quote - (NinjaMonkey82 @ May 10 2004, 18:49)
If you are buying a PowerBook why are you buying Panther seperatly? It comes with it. Plus Tiger should be out this fall/winter.
Not to speak for him... but possibly two reasons.
1. How many powerbooks on ebay, clearance, etc come with Panther?
2. If he is going to give away panther he will need two in order to be in compliance with copyright law.
Quote - (Trek234 @ May 10 2004, 20:56)
Not to speak for him... but possibly two reasons.
1. How many powerbooks on ebay, clearance, etc come with Panther?
2. If he is going to give away panther he will need two in order to be in compliance with copyright law.
1. How many powerbooks on ebay, clearance, etc come with Panther?
2. If he is going to give away panther he will need two in order to be in compliance with copyright law.
Heres the exact reason.
My powerbook will be brand new, exact same as timdorrs infact which i find is pretty cool. And secound, My neighbour is paying for these as she wants to upgrade from 10.1 to 10.3. So ya she said I could use the CD(s) for this.
Still won't recognize the hd .img file. I even uncommented the line in the config file that says "hd" just to be sure. How did everyone decompress their .bz2 file and how can I create one from scratch?
EDIT:
Ok, Disk Utility recognized the HD img. I formatted it, quit Disk Util, and Installer said that it could not install OS X on that HD.
Thunder getting VERY bad here in NJ. shutting down.
Mike
EDIT:
Ok, Disk Utility recognized the HD img. I formatted it, quit Disk Util, and Installer said that it could not install OS X on that HD.
Thunder getting VERY bad here in NJ. shutting down.
Mike
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Run OSX on X86..!
and i thought running linux on an Xbox was cool...
keep it up beta testers!
Quote - (jazzman @ May 11 2004, 04:39)
Could it be something wrong with the image you ripped? I could get the software you mentioned in your guide to work. I used the free Alcohol 120% trial instead
i used alcohol too and i'm having the same problems with OS 10.2
would be real nice if people would learn how to keep a post like this on topic instead of the countless useless posts seen here.
and YES this is a useless post but you kiddies need to learn how to keep something on topic.
and YES this is a useless post but you kiddies need to learn how to keep something on topic.
Quote - (hotrod @ May 10 2004, 21:05)
would be real nice if people would learn how to keep a post like this on topic instead of the countless useless posts seen here.
and YES this is a useless post but you kiddies need to learn how to keep something on topic.
and YES this is a useless post but you kiddies need to learn how to keep something on topic.
And what are you doing just now...
But yah anyways can someone help me out with the dos thing. everytime i try to start up it gets an error on the HDD image.
damn this install takes forever
shoudl be worth it just to see it get to osx =]
someone go play around with the memory setting see if it can be taken higher than 128meg
shoudl be worth it just to see it get to osx =]
someone go play around with the memory setting see if it can be taken higher than 128meg
what are the min requirements?
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Starman: Ok, Disk Utility recognized the HD img. I formatted it, quit Disk Util, and Installer said that it could not install OS X on that HD. Thunder getting VERY bad here in NJ. shutting down.
I had the same problem the first time, but rebooted, partitioned again, and then it worked
if ya cant get the image to work use prassi primo dvd and make a .iso image worked for me just fine =]
memory_size=0x18000000
will get you 384 mb ram
will get you 384 mb ram
any speed increase from the extra ram?
Quote - (Starman @ May 11 2004, 04:15)
The big difference between running Windows on a Mac and OS X on Windows is that the Mac hardware is proprietary. THAT is the problem.
Mike
Mike
Doesn't matter, so the courts have said. You can write whatever code you please as long as the code is not copyrighted by someone else. What hardware it may execute on or emulate is irrelevant. For example, the courts have refused to limit emulation of Sony and Nintendo consoles.
Oh, and PC hardware isn't proprietary you say? Really? So if I get my nice new Toshiba DVD writing drive, copy the EXACT same design, and mass produce it there is nothing Toshiba can do? So if I take the Intel Pentium 4 design, and reproduce it exactly the same, there is nothing Intel can do? Damn, guess I'll be banking pretty soon huh? Thanks for letting me know only Apple has proprietary hardware.
It's called a patent my friend. You've just destroyed any credibility you may have had.
so using a hex of 0x24000000 should give me somethign close to 512?
How do you partition the disk for the Darwin installation? When trying to install it, i select the disk, and then it says i have no paritions on the disk (which i dont).
How did others get it to work? Go into the shell?
How did others get it to work? Go into the shell?
did u all download the darwin image? what does it do for the macosx install? is it actually needed?
i didn't download any darwin image ... have only used the osx cd1 image so far
Quote - (jazzman @ May 10 2004, 21:22)
i didn't download any darwin image ... has only used the osx cd1 image so far
Your back
How much longer?
I dont have and OSX CD so i just got the Darwin CD from the apple site to see if i could at least install that. I'm guessing hte OSX CD includes some partitioning.
has been stuck on this screen for the last 10 minutes ... there is still animation in the progress bar, but the latest debug message shows
... I hope it hasn't crashed ....
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[IO/IDE]<Warning> command SLEEP stub
... I hope it hasn't crashed ....
Quote - (jazzman @ May 10 2004, 21:25)
has been stuck on this screen for the last 10 minutes ... there is still animation in the progress bar, but the latest debug message shows
... I hope it hasn't crashed ....
... I hope it hasn't crashed ....
move the mouse around and maybe click file? See if it froze.
Quote - (Jackalo @ May 10 2004, 18:21)
No harm done.
OS X is the stuff that dreams are made of.
OS X is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Very much agreed
Crashed 
... this is how my install ended,
... this is how my install ended,
anyone made it to the desktop screen yet besides the earlier posters?
well after about 4hours of installation i made it to the desktop sloooooooooooow
hey all thanks for the help so far, I have made it all the way to selecting the drive to install os x on, but no matter what file system I format the 3 gig volume it will not let me install the os. It says "You cannot install Mac OS X on this volume. You cannot start up your computer using this volume". I am using the OS X 10.3 CDs that came with my ibook. Is that the problem? I hope I dont have to buy the retail version. But either way this is pretty cool.
Quote - (Crunchy @ May 11 2004, 05:50)
hey all thanks for the help so far, I have made it all the way to selecting the drive to install os x on, but no matter what file system I format the 3 gig volume it will not let me install the os. It says "You cannot install Mac OS X on this volume. You cannot start up your computer using this volume". I am using the OS X 10.3 CDs that came with my ibook. Is that the problem? I hope I dont have to buy the retail version. But either way this is pretty cool.
try the 6gig one i was having the same problem and i used the 6gig one worked fine, i have the ibook panther cds too so its not the cds
mine didnt work until i uncommented the "hd" part for ide0
hey pixelwix: did u install darwin at the start?
no didn't use darwin at all
lol about mac
lol about mac
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