I have two questions. Will this work with the 16gb SSD? Also, can the memory be user upgraded to 2GB? Thanks to anyone that can answer these two questions. #dellmini10vhackintosh
@fourex59: Just did it. Only tools necessary were a couple of small screwdrivers and some pliers, but you have to be comfortable completely disassembling a netbook. #dellmini10vhackintosh
1. It is actually *MyDellMini* (MyDellMini.com forums are the "home" of NetbookBootMaker and NetbookInstaller... and now NetbookCD)
2. meklort is the actual developer, I am merely a messenger at this point ("community manager", if you will). I create announcements on MDM forums and communicate with meklort on a regular basis about wants, needs, bugs. Check out meklort's blog at meklort.com (he is also a member on the forums)
4. The source for this entire guide is osx.mechdrew.com (where the original mechdrew guides are maintained)
All credit goes to meklort and the wonderful community at MyDellMini. If you find this guide to be useful, I would consider dropping by MDM to show your appreciation and you may learn something new while you are there. #dellmini10vhackintosh
Just got done sliming Snow (put it on a Nickelodeon Edition 10v!). Didn't have anything better to do tonight...went to BB but they didn't have one, but WM had the Nick one. You can now commence laughing :)
Worked perfect. Had to flash the Bios to A04. Entire process took about 3 hours. The touchpad kext worked poorly on mine, so I put the original back in (I used the most current NetbookMaker, I wonder if that one is the best), and it worked better that way.
I did this to a Mini 9 several months ago. The keyboard on the 10v works much better.
Just got on to say thanks to John for posting this, and kudos to all the people who worked hard on this project and continue to do so. #dellmini10vhackintosh
This won't work on a 10? It has slightly better specs. Perhaps I'll just wait for the privilege of paying 2 times that when the Apple Tablet is released next year. #dellmini10vhackintosh
Wait, so I need a Mac computer initially to do this? Or is there a way for me to do it from my PC and then follow the steps as usual?? #dellmini10vhackintosh
@aniteshj: No idea if you can do this from PC, but an external DVD reader is cheaper than a Mac. Just thought I'd point that out. :) #dellmini10vhackintosh
So now that you have shown us to install windows 7 on a macbook, and OSX on a Windows Based PC... can you show us how to install Windows 7 on OSX on a computer that previously had Windows? #dellmini10vhackintosh
I prefer something a bit more terminal friendly. Might try this if you didn't need to have an actual Mac just to format a flash drive. Does OSX run in VMs? #dellmini10vhackintosh
gizmodo, your saturday guides have been good, even though sometimes i disagree on talking of the topic, osx86, usenet, etc. but it probably does appeal to the users.
Also you spelled ".kext" ".kept"
also i hate you gizmodo for rubbing in how much better the 10v is, as i sit typing on my mini 9
lastly the guide is the same for the mini 9, except the trackpad driver.
ok i lied, one more comment, thanks gizmodo for posting the real way! not pystar! give a hand and maybe a donation to the real devs!
John, I'd like to see you giving such thorough, altruistic advice on something you have created, that you explicitly stated legally and morally should not be used in other manners than instructed.
@Kaiser-Machead: No, man. it's not that. I'm game with us geeks doing it at home what not, but when a publication does it, it becomes normal and acceptable to do by everyone.
I don't care what people put on their machines. Whatever..
It has to do with respect of other people's work bla bla ball park. At some point, going this way, people will simply go in stores and grab boxes of software, not pay for them, and explain that it's their "democratic right and birth entitlement to have the best software for free". Or build your own scenario. Same shit.
@the name is dan: While I normally support the position Kaiser represents, your well-made point got me thinking. Your idea is that widely publicizing such an easy hack will likely contribute to much greater Mini 10v sales and, conversely, lower MacBook sales. Since Apple has a pricing scheme that does not accurately reflect the value of the OS X product, Apple is losing money when you violate the EULA. You made a slippery slope argument, suggesting this could lead to software theft but the question is, are we there already?
In short, Dell should pay Mr. Herrman's legal bills, once the iLawyers hear about this post. #dellmini10vhackintosh
@The Lab: thanks. sure, there's no reasonable proof to support my far fetched shop lifting future. That was an example of the many one can contour by looking at how we, consumers, started treating companies. We're like, "You listen, Apple! I command you! I pay you! You do whatever the hell I please. Understand?". And that's cool and all till we cross that line. Companies are persons, albeit legal. Do we treat our peers the same?
Why am I siding with these monstrous corporations? It's because, just like you said, products like Snow Leopard are available affordably because there's others paying the full price of it (see those who get the hardware too).
I'm not happy to buy a free ticket to cheapskates. Those are the rules of Apple and respect between peers, legal or private, is one o those basic American things we take pride in. #dellmini10vhackintosh
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Any suggestions or links? (yeah I know how to Google but it seems like this is a complicated and perilous process).
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1. It is actually *MyDellMini* (MyDellMini.com forums are the "home" of NetbookBootMaker and NetbookInstaller... and now NetbookCD)
2. meklort is the actual developer, I am merely a messenger at this point ("community manager", if you will). I create announcements on MDM forums and communicate with meklort on a regular basis about wants, needs, bugs. Check out meklort's blog at meklort.com (he is also a member on the forums)
3. The Google Code project page : [code.google.com]
4. The source for this entire guide is osx.mechdrew.com (where the original mechdrew guides are maintained)
All credit goes to meklort and the wonderful community at MyDellMini. If you find this guide to be useful, I would consider dropping by MDM to show your appreciation and you may learn something new while you are there. #dellmini10vhackintosh
10/25/09
Just want to confirm "Sleep" does work?
Also, thanks for the great guide. Hacking mine tomorrow.
10/26/09
10/25/09
10/25/09
Worked perfect. Had to flash the Bios to A04. Entire process took about 3 hours. The touchpad kext worked poorly on mine, so I put the original back in (I used the most current NetbookMaker, I wonder if that one is the best), and it worked better that way.
I did this to a Mini 9 several months ago. The keyboard on the 10v works much better.
Just got on to say thanks to John for posting this, and kudos to all the people who worked hard on this project and continue to do so. #dellmini10vhackintosh
10/24/09
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I prefer something a bit more terminal friendly. Might try this if you didn't need to have an actual Mac just to format a flash drive. Does OSX run in VMs? #dellmini10vhackintosh
10/24/09
10/24/09
Also you spelled ".kext" ".kept"
also i hate you gizmodo for rubbing in how much better the 10v is, as i sit typing on my mini 9
lastly the guide is the same for the mini 9, except the trackpad driver.
ok i lied, one more comment, thanks gizmodo for posting the real way! not pystar! give a hand and maybe a donation to the real devs!
10/24/09
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10/24/09
It's about the code of honor. Principle. #dellmini10vhackintosh
10/24/09
I didn't know man could build a horse so high.
10/24/09
I don't care what people put on their machines. Whatever..
It has to do with respect of other people's work bla bla ball park. At some point, going this way, people will simply go in stores and grab boxes of software, not pay for them, and explain that it's their "democratic right and birth entitlement to have the best software for free". Or build your own scenario. Same shit.
10/24/09
In short, Dell should pay Mr. Herrman's legal bills, once the iLawyers hear about this post. #dellmini10vhackintosh
10/27/09
Why am I siding with these monstrous corporations? It's because, just like you said, products like Snow Leopard are available affordably because there's others paying the full price of it (see those who get the hardware too).
I'm not happy to buy a free ticket to cheapskates. Those are the rules of Apple and respect between peers, legal or private, is one o those basic American things we take pride in. #dellmini10vhackintosh