Running Mac OS X on x86 PC!

May 10, 2004

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]

June 16, 2004

you're supposed to run it through command prompt and run it from the config.

for example:

---

cd C:\pearpc\pearpc-0.3pre

ppc ppccfg_HD.txt

---

Or else you can make it easier and make a .bat file.

P.S - Is it just me or is the nightly build site f'ucked up right now

June 16, 2004

Hmm, weird. I've been using OS 10.3 and the 10.3.4 update popped up and I decided to do it. I had previously installed Panther and when I updated it wouldn't boot, but I decided to try again anyways. It worked, but the weird thing was, I've read everywhere that networking won't work after and you have to make changes. I never had to make any, all I did was open PearPC again after I left it overnight to update and it worked :s Would it have something to do with the version I'm using? I just thought if it does, it could be helpful to some people.

June 16, 2004

Going back to the bridging vs. ICS thing, I have mine bridged (though it is a Internet-LAN 1 (my PC's ethernet)-LAN 3 (TAP-Win32-for PearPC) bridge, perhaps that helps?) and it works (and Safari got the 10.3.4 update at an average of 250KBps, where I get things at 400 on Firefox outside PearPC--250? thats GOOD)

June 16, 2004

to clarify:

- I have bridged ethernet, which works.

- My bridge is between LAN1 (cable) and LAN3 (TAP-Win32, PearPC)

- OS X has the IP 192.168.1.105 (using a Linksys 4-Port Router, 4 IP addresses: 3 comps and PearPC)

- OS X downloads at 250KBps, good for a slow emulator

- Using the 0.3pre+SDL+newclock version

- Using OS 10.3(.4)

June 16, 2004

Wow, I'm amazed at how much PearPC has improved. From 0.1, unable to run OS X to 0.3pre with a fixed clock, 30sec boot times on a 2.53GHz P4 and the ability to ACTUALLY USE IT TO SURF THE WEB...

cool.

BTW, I own a new 20 inch iMac with 10.3, and was using the install DVD for PearPC. (I guess that's pirating anyway though...)

June 17, 2004

Need a small favor from you PearPc users. I'm in the process of doing a Panther transformation Pack http://www.aqua-soft.org/board/index.php?act=ST&f=21&t=17277 but I need some screenies from Real Mac. I already have real Mac shots of ALL the control Panel stuff, etc..What I need is some screenies of the pop-up dialogue boxes, as many as possible, ya know , the dialogues like "are ya sure you wanna send such and such to the trash?" those kind.

If you can send me some screenies (only those please, I already have everything else) of those to [email protected] would be much appreciated. Thanx

P.s. For those that are probably asking (Hey, why don't ya just install PearPc and do it yourdelf!!!???) Cuz my play pc is too old and slow to run PearPc, and I can't be installing it on my work Pc ;)

Thanx All

June 17, 2004

anyone got Mac OS X Panther running on a Windows XP Tablet PC Computer? Can you use the pen to navigate OS X and utilize it for InkWell?

June 17, 2004

I'll do a few for ya.

June 17, 2004

Im using the lastest sdl nightly build and Im working with a bridge and its working :blink:

Same here :D

June 17, 2004

anyone got Mac OS X Panther running on a Windows XP Tablet PC Computer? Can you use the pen to navigate OS X and utilize it for InkWell?

if it works in any way similar to a Wacom pen on a regular pc: no

cursor goes crazy when i put my Wacom pen over my tablet :p

June 17, 2004

Same here :D

Yay! I thought I was the only one! :D

June 17, 2004

Dang it, I know I saw the answer in this thread but now I can't find it :(. How do I fix the "caps lock stuck" in the newest build?

EDIT: NM, I figured it out by messing around. SHIFT+F11 :)

Edited June 17, 2004 by mgleason007

June 17, 2004

Yay! I thought I was the only one! :D

Hmmm, after messing around with it a bit, all that works is browsing the internet with Safari and Firefox. Software Update and iChat cannot connect to the Internet.

June 17, 2004

if it works in any way similar to a Wacom pen on a regular pc: no
cursor goes crazy when i put my Wacom pen over my tablet :p

what do you mean by crazy...is this an issue that can be fixed?

June 17, 2004

Hmmm, after messing around with it a bit, all that works is browsing the internet with Safari and Firefox. Software Update and iChat cannot connect to the Internet.

OK NM, I just needed to redo the card in OS X :)

But, I'm converted, and I just bought a G3 on ebay. Woohoo!

June 17, 2004

Wow! :o Only $132 for a Apple G3!

I would like to have one too!

June 17, 2004

when i tried to install it says :

[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CH-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CL-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CH-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CH-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CL-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CH-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CH-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CL-&gt;
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; T1CH-&gt;
ADB_PACKET 2a 00 07 07 ec
devaddr 2 reg 2 cmd write
ADB_PACKET 2a 00 07 07 ec
devaddr 2 reg 2 cmd write
[IO/CUDA] &lt;Warning&gt; keyb reg1
JITC Warning, program exception: 00080000 002f7362
JITC msr Error: 0008d030

my config file is here:

# PearPC Configuration File
ppc_start_resolution = 5
redraw_interval_msec = 100
prom_bootmethod = "auto"
prom_env_machargs = "-s"
prom_driver_graphic = "video.x"
memory_size=0x38000000
pci_ide0_master_installed = 1
pci_ide0_master_image = "D:\pearpc\PantherImage.img"
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1
pci_ide0_slave_image = "D:\pearpc\OSX_CD1.iso"
pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
pci_3c90x_installed = 0
pci_3c90x_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:34"
pci_usb_installed = 1
nvram_file = "nvram"

how can i fix this ?

My guess is that you have too much RAM allocated to PearPC. You have 0x38000000 (896MB) set. Unless you have 2GB of RAM, this is probably too much. I have always had trouble when I allocate more than 256MB of RAM (1/2 of my physical RAM)

Change that and change this:

prom_env_machargs = "-s"

to this:

prom_env_machargs = ""

The -s is only used for single user mode (which is comparable to safe mode on the PC) and you only use this to fix things.

June 17, 2004

what do you mean by crazy...is this an issue that can be fixed?

ever tried to play a (DirectX) strategy game (Ground Control 2, for one) with your Tablet Pen? that crazy :p

they'd need to change the way they handle mouse moving. which i think they won't :p

June 17, 2004

Just a side note.

Maybe its just me, but when I edit the config to this...

redraw_interval_msec = 1

It runs hella smooth. I see that some people have it set at 100 or 200 and that does you no justice. And setting it to "1" doesnt make loading times and worse either.

I just figured I'd mention that. :D

June 18, 2004

How do I create a bat file?

June 18, 2004

ok where is the disk utility :blush:

June 18, 2004

its under installer

June 18, 2004

Just a side note.
Maybe its just me, but when I edit the config to this...
redraw_interval_msec = 1
It runs hella smooth. I see that some people have it set at 100 or 200 and that does you no justice. And setting it to "1" doesnt make loading times and worse either.

I just figured I'd mention that. :D

What's your ram, cpu, res you run OSX at, and version of OSX and PearPC.

June 18, 2004

ppc_start_resolution= 1

redraw_interval_msec= 1

prom_driver_graphic = "video.x"

cpu_pvr= 0x00088302

memory_size= 0x10000000

prom_bootmethod= "auto"

prom_env_machargs= "-v"

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= "hd"

pci_rtl8139_installed = 1

pci_rtl8139_mac = "de:ad:ca:fe:12:34"

pci_usb_installed= 1

nvram_file= "nvram"

Version is 0.3pre with the pentium 4 optimized s'hit

June 18, 2004

I'm sorry again if this has been asked and answered.

Ok, I was trying to use the SDL builds and I get this error.

[IO/PROM] &lt;Error&gt; prom_driver_graphic: can't open video.x

In my config:

prom_driver_graphic = "video.x"

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