This document introduces Hackintosh, which is running Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware. It discusses how Hackintosh started as a secret Apple project in 2005 and provides timelines of Mac OS X versions. It describes the approaches of using kernel patches and boot loaders to make Mac OS X run on x86 PCs. The document also lists the pros and cons, hardware requirements, and steps to install Mac OS X on a PC to build a Hackintosh. It provides examples of hardware configurations and references for more information.

1. Introduction to
Hackintosh
吳軒豪 Richard Wu
richard.sh.wu@gmail.com

2. Me
Richard
Wu
吳軒豪
• iOS/Node.js
developer
• richard.sh.wu@gmail.com
• 0972120386

3. My Boss
Doudou
荳荳
• Mixed
Breed
• Skills:
Eat,
Sleep,
Play

4. How did it Start?
• Apple’s secret plan
• Project “Marklar”
• Port Mac OS to x86 PC
• Owner: John Kullman

5. Timeline
Year Event
OSX
Version
2005
Apple plans changes CPU
supplier
10.4
2006 “BootCamp” announced 10.4
2007 Last OSX to suport PowerPC 10.5
2009
OSX 10.6 does not support the
PowerPC
10.6

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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13. OSX Installation
• Install
• Boot with USB flash drive
• Install OSX
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14. OSX Installation
• Post-install
• Install drivers
• Modify system settings
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15. Reference Hardware
Item Brand/Model
CPU Intel Pentium DualCore G840
MB ECS H67H2-I
GPU nVIDIA 9500GS

16. WhatYou Get?
• A Cheaper MAC Clone
• Knowledge
• How OSX Works
• How to configure device drivers
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17. KEXT
• Mac OS X Kernel Extension
• Device driver for OS X
• Usually in /System/Library/Extensions/
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18. KEXT Example
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22. References
• OSx86 Project http://wiki.osx86project.org/
wiki/index.php/Main_Page
• 蘋果採購指南 http://benjenq.pixnet.net/
blog/post/31004525
• 安裝OSX 10.9 Mavericks 到 PC http://
www.metamuse.net/2013/10/2013-osx-109-
mavericks-pc.html