6. What is Hackintosh?
• Definition
• Non-Apple hardware that has been made
or “hacked" to run Mac OS X
• OSx86 Project
• Since 2005
• Latest version: OSX 10.9
7. How does it Work?
• Approaches
• Kernel Patch
• Boot Loader
• Driver Patch
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8. Pros and Cons
• Pros
• Cost effective
• Flexibility
• Can run onVM
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• Cons
• Compatibility
• System Update
• Criticism
• Violation of
EULA
9. Approaches
• OSX onVM
• OSX on x86-based PC
• Intel Processor
• Core 2 or later
• AMD Processor
• Patched kernel
10. Item List
• A Running MAC Machine
• 8GB USB Drive
• A x86 based PC
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11. BuildYour Hardware
• CPU:Intel Core 2 or later
• GPU: Intel, nVidia,AMD
• Sound: Realtek,VIA
• NIC: Realtek,Atheros, Marvell
• RAM, HDD:As you wish
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12. OSX Installation
• Pre-install
• Download the OS X Mavericks
• Create bootable USB flash drive
• BIOS Configuration
• Use “Disk Utility” to create partition
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