Running Mac OS X on x86 PC!

[S.MULLA]

a new emulator called PearPC seems to be able to run OS X on x86 machines:

http://pearpc.sourceforge.net/index.html

Check out the screenshots:

http://pearpc.sourceforge.net/screenshots.html

source:aqua-soft.org [forum]

[McKrout]

# 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 = 8

fs_refresh_rate = 60

#

# 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 = 40

#

# 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_machargs = ""

#

# 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 = 0x00176604

#

# Main memory (default 128 MiB)

# must be >= 64 MiB

#

memory_size=0x14000000

#

# 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 = "c:\pearpc\HD-OS-X-Panther-PREP.img"

#pci_ide0_master_type = "hd"

pci_ide0_slave_installed = 0

pci_ide0_slave_image = "c:\pearpc\OSX_CD1.iso"

pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"

#

# Network (unavailable on windows)

#

#pci_3c90x_installed = 0

#pci_3c90x_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:34"

#pci_rtl8139_installed = 1

#pci_rtl8139_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:35"

#

# USB

#

pci_usb_installed = 1

#

# NVRAM

#

nvram_file = "nvram"

[0sit0]

well it works now wierd, just made a new config file lol cool :D

[McKrout]

try that one and tell me what happens

TS

[0sit0]

thanks thanks :D but it already works :)

[eaglebtc]

Does anybody know how to get into Full Screen mode?

[McKrout]

thanks thanks :D but it already works :)

well thats good, what made it work?? full screen?? not yet. still trying to figure out the whole network issue.

TS

[0sit0]

full screen just hit F5 if your using the build that supports it :)

[HaraldBluetooth]

You need to have a full screen build and to add the following line:

fs_refresh_rate = 60 (or whatever suites you eyes and monitor...)

[McKrout]

so thats what the page meant when it said to "hit f5 for the magic." doh!

TS

[0sit0]

argh! i hate this is not working... again :s

[0sit0]

i think is the 320 MB Ram that is making it not to boot...

edit: yup that is :cry:

[McKrout]

try with just the 256

TS

[0sit0]

just works with

## Main memory (default 128 MiB)

[xplatinum]

Aww this looks interesting.

Too bad I have no way of obtaining OSX CDs :cry:

[niteowl]

Aww this looks interesting.

Too bad I have no way of obtaining OSX CDs :cry:

At least no "legal" way of obtaining them ;)

But, we're not going to get into that again :sleep:

[0sit0]

oh well ill just run it with 128 MB :s

[Redestium]

At least no "legal" way of obtaining them  ;)

But, we're not going to get into that again  :sleep:

wink wink == lame lame

hint hint

Generally speaking.

Edited May 27, 2004 by Mav Phoenix

[Adster01]

Aww this looks interesting.

Too bad I have no way of obtaining OSX CDs :cry:

Ebay

[jdkramar]

The status bar says "1 of 1 selected, 380KB." Where are the other 9.5MB of support libraries? How do I "install" this program to my hard disk?

the 380KB is the space advailable on the Disk Image. Not the size of the app. And the App is self contained. So all you need to do is Drag and Drop. (Can't do that on a Win now can you?)

[jdkramar]

this is really starting to agrivate me, does ANYONE have any idea how to rip the DVD version of 10.3?

You should be able to rip it the same as a CD.

[eaglebtc]

Too bad I have no way of obtaining OSX CDs  :cry:

You'll find the answr in the death of a star.

Hint: they are supr bright when they collapse, you know. ;)

BTW, for those of you with Pentium 4's, try turning off HyperThreading. Since PearPC is not HT-enabled, you'll only be getting 50% of your CPU's available horsepower. With HT off, you get 100%.

[xplatinum]

Ebay

True.

But I rather getting it from friend than paying $$$ just to be able to emulate it (not even sure it will work). I'll pay for OSX the day I will have a MAC.

p.s: 'getting it from a friend' == lending it to me, no copying involved.

p.s: don't bother saying that 'lending it to me' is still illegal. If a friend would ask you to lend him your WinXP CD to format... would you turn him down telling him to go buy it ? Of course not :rofl:

[jdkramar]

yes. macs are overpriced. buy a cheap pc and use this :)

Mac are the ONLY way to LEGALLY run OSX. And a Mac would probably be cheaper than Apple sueing you for breaking the license agreement that you agreed to.

[NetRyder]

Some of the screenshots in this thread look amazing :yes:

This really looks like an excellent app. Props to the developers.

[HaraldBluetooth]

Mac are the ONLY way to LEGALLY run OSX. And a Mac would probably be cheaper than Apple sueing you for breaking the license agreement that you agreed to.

The Apple marketing team should see this as a very nice opportunity to get PC people to choose MAC tomorrow. IF MAC OS X is that good that they claim, people trying this might change system next time.

See it like this.

Would any private person that today use PC choose MAC without trying?

Would any company use the MAC version of Photoshop running PearPC instead of the PC version?

Would any person PearPC professionally as a MAC instead of using the PC running equivalent PC program?

I think that all questions are answered with "no" and that the Apple people should be happy and see this as an opportunity for a larger market share.

But, logical thinking and MAC-baptised people does not always stick together ?

My 0.2$ ...

Now, could someone help me get my TAP-card into MAC OS X?