funciona Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hey :) Could someone write a guide for installing OSX on VMWare Workstation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhpuqrgrpgvirzhpujbj Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Google OSX In VMware by pcwiz Also, make sure you purchase leopard, and tag the thread with [OSX86] next time. Edited May 28, 2008 by omnicoder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funciona Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Google OSX In VMware by pcwizAlso, make sure you purchase leopard, and tag the thread with [OSX86] next time. This is a request, not a support thread :) I know there are thousands of guides but I trust Neowin above any other site to write a GOOD guide. Besides, that guide is a version for 10.4.8 when were are at 10.5.3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhpuqrgrpgvirzhpujbj Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Yes, but I would guess that if he is asking for 'support' for installing Leopard in vmware, then he plans to use OSX86, and I have never actually seen someone purchase leopard before OSX86'ing, so it was just a friendly, oversized reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted May 28, 2008 Veteran Share Posted May 28, 2008 [Thread Title Edited] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 This isn't supported by VMWare, so you'll have a hard time. I believe a hacked up version of Leopard is required, which would fall outside of what is allowed here, as the only way to get that version would be via illegal means. I guess you could probably create one yourself with a purchased copy of OS X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted May 28, 2008 Veteran Share Posted May 28, 2008 Posts about our rules pertaining to OSx86 will be moved here: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...=639781&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funciona Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 This isn't supported by VMWare, so you'll have a hard time. I believe a hacked up version of Leopard is required, which would fall outside of what is allowed here, as the only way to get that version would be via illegal means. I guess you could probably create one yourself with a purchased copy of OS X. Chad https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=639781 BTW Weren't you a ex mod? Not to be rude to the mods or anyone else at Neowin.net but I feel this was a really bad call on their part. I think there needs to be a sub forum or something in the mac area for this discussion. I for one don't care to read how some 13 year old is having problems installing his downloaded version of leopard x86. Epic FAIL... Fail at trying to act mature :) By calling me a thirteen year old, you automatically lose all credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panarchy Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) <snip> Links to either Virtual Installations or DVD images are considered warez and are not allowed - bmaher Edited May 29, 2008 by bmaher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funciona Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) <snip> I perfer using my OSX disc :) Edited May 29, 2008 by bmaher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted May 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted May 30, 2008 Good grief! You mean, he will show you how to download pre-cracked files. (insanelymac link) Do you never learn? :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funciona Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Good grief!You mean, he will show you how to download pre-cracked files. (insanelymac link) Do you never learn? :no: Well AFAICS that link contains no names so.... Its gray :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted May 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well, it is obvious to all that he has posted direct links to cracks. Then tried getting around that by posting links to sites that link to cracks to download... Now, I guess that he is down to linking to people who will link to them for you when you PM them. And that link contains the person's recent posts/threads, so could very well show his links to OSX downloads at any time, since that is what is contained on that site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacik Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Never mind. Someone pointed out the rule ammendmant, so i was wrong. Edited May 30, 2008 by Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panarchy Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Good grief!You mean, he will show you how to download pre-cracked files. (insanelymac link) Do you never learn? :no: No. I mean he will tell you how to VMWare it yourself, starting with the official leopard installation disc from apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacik Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Dual booting os x and windows is simple really. Wasnt half as hard as i thought it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funciona Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well, it is obvious to all that he has posted direct links to cracks. Then tried getting around that by posting links to sites that link to cracks to download... Now, I guess that he is down to linking to people who will link to them for you when you PM them.And that link contains the person's recent posts/threads, so could very well show his links to OSX downloads at any time, since that is what is contained on that site. By the logic in your post then this is a crack site too: http://www.google.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted May 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted May 30, 2008 By the logic in your post then this is a crack site too:http://www.google.com Well, it is all a matter of degree. If I said "google this specific person, and they will help you", it is different than just saying "google". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacik Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well, it is all a matter of degree. If I said "google this specific person, and they will help you", it is different than just saying "google". Why bother arguing Mark? Its a losing battle, even though you are correct in what you are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted May 30, 2008 Veteran Share Posted May 30, 2008 The gray point between what is "ok" and what is not is not set or known at this point. Discussion helps clarify that, and Neowin staff will have to be consistent. There is a difference between arguing and discussing. I like to discuss, but find arguing distasteful, so I don't argue very much (arguing is too emotional and reason is generally thrown out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Chadhttps://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=639781 BTW Weren't you a ex mod? Why did you post that link? Fortunately, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacik Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Why did you post that link? Urm... Because you posted this... I believe a hacked up version of Leopard is required, which would fall outside of what is allowed here, I believe you mean Neowin? Also, it is allowed here so long as you dont talk about downloading cracked versions. However, cracking OS x IS allowed due to a bylaw in the US... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funciona Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Well, it is all a matter of degree. If I said "google this specific person, and they will help you", it is different than just saying "google". The topic is OSX86....Putting google and the topic name in google is the same thing has just saying go to google and put the topic name. Why bother arguing Mark? Its a losing battle, even though you are correct in what you are saying. He isn't correct :( Why is everyone against using OSX86 on PCs when it isnt illegal? Fortunately, yes. Fortunately, you aren't anymore. I hope someone posts a new tutorial for Leopard and VMware. I wanna try it out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacik Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 The topic is OSX86....Putting google and the topic name in google is the same thing has just saying go to google and put the topic name.He isn't correct :( Why is everyone against using OSX86 on PCs when it isnt illegal? I hope someone posts a new tutorial for Leopard and VMware. I wanna try it out :) He is correct in what he is saying, it is a grey area. Although it is not illegal to do, it is illegal to install a cracked copy. Its legal to install a real purchased copy from a retailer, but not legal to download a cracked copy from a torrent. What he means, if i read right, is that MODs will be consistent through the forums and ensure that people dont cross the boundary of talking about legal things to talking about illegal things. I would advise you drop the ssarcas toward ex members of the staff groups regardless of past events. It will only result in disaplinary action taken against you by the current staff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Caro Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Well, I guess it's become clear where to look at. Anyway, I've tried it (OSX as a vmware guest) and it's painfully slow. What you do is, you set the guest to be "BSD 64-bit", then I guess you need a special SMBios and whatnot for it to work, although I'm not sure if there are instructions available on what needs to be done. I guess it would be difficult for a 'normal' user because it would require to successfully install OSX first, make an image of the drive, and modify certain files... OR, get the DVD image, and modify the files, repack it as an ISO, and then attempt to install it using vmware. I think that virtualizing OS X inside a os x host was going to be supported by VMWare. No other hosts are allowed because apple doesn't allow it. Anyway, from what I saw, it's not worth it. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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