Install Snow Leopard On G5 Hack
As you can see in the video, after you restore the Snow Leopard install DVD to your thumb drive. His special feature Hack Attack appears on Lifehacker. Mac OS X Hints - A community- built collection of OS X hints. This is my take/an update on las. It is applicable to any system 1. Open Terminal from the Utilities.
Hello everyone. I'm taking on the daunting task of writing a PPC kernel for Snow Leopard. I would like to write one for Mavericks in the future, but I think that in terms of compatibility, SL is a better starting point. I hope to support 32 bit and 64 bit PPC CPUs, but I'll probably start with 32 bit.
I'm not making any guarentees that this will run without bugs or that I will finish it, but if I manage to get a PPC mac booting in 10.6.x even only in single user mode, I'll release it somewhere to have help. I'm aware that I also need to write kexts for this as well. I decided to post here because Tonymacx86 would give me the boot for talking about PPC and 10.5. Anyway, I'll keep this thread updated if I get anywhere. For those curious as to where I'm starting, here are my very basic starting plans: 1.
Buy a chargers for the millions of iBook's I have lying around or buy a Powermac G5 2. Explore the 10.5.8 kernel 3. Explore the 10.5.8 kexts 4.
Copy compatible kexts from 10.5 to 10.6 5. See what happens 6. Explore issues and fix kernel 7. Test a ton of stuff 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 millions of times Anyway, those are my plans.
BTW, I'm no n00b at this type of stuff. I'm very farmiliar with hackintoshing and writing kexts and the like. That's not to say this is gonna be easy. School is busy, so IDK when Imma work on this.
I already have machines running Mavericks, and have the install discs for 10.5. I also have an Intel MBP capable of running 10.5 (IDK why I'd really need it for this) and an f load of iBooks. I'll probably find a PowerMac G5 for really cheap or for free. Wish me luck! Cheers, JellyT0ast (Yeah ignore my real U/N lol) P.S.: If you are interested in helping, let me know EDIT: I'm aware I might need to use an alternate bootloader other than the built in EFI.
If I need to, I'll use either Chameleon or Clover. The XNU version associated with 10.6 has always had ppc support, apple did not remove it until 10.7. Some of the remaining portions of the os, however, did not have ppc support (the gui was not compiled with ppc). Booting 10.6 on ppc really shouldn't be an issue.
You just won't get the gui. As far as boot loaders go, chameleon was based on boot-132, which was based on bootX, the PPC bootloader that apple uses (and is open source), you'll want to use it. Also, PPC macs do not use EFI, they use OpenFirmware. For kexts, some of the ppc kexts (platform specific drivers) from 10.5 are what you'll need, the remaining from 10.6 should work fine, however you may have to update some of the 10.5 kexts to work with them. The XNU version associated with 10.6 has always had ppc support, apple did not remove it until 10.7. Some of the remaining portions of the os, however, did not have ppc support (the gui was not compiled with ppc). Booting 10.6 on ppc really shouldn't be an issue.
You just won't get the gui. As far as boot loaders go, chameleon was based on boot-132, which was based on bootX, the PPC bootloader that apple uses (and is open source), you'll want to use it.
How To Install Snow Leopard On Vmware
Also, PPC macs do not use EFI, they use OpenFirmware. For kexts, some of the ppc kexts (platform specific drivers) from 10.5 are what you'll need, the remaining from 10.6 should work fine, however you may have to update some of the 10.5 kexts to work with them. Yeah, that's what I thought. I just am worried if I ever get a gui working properly, graphics won't work properly with any of the PPC macs.
I guess I could just try to update all of the kexts (including the graphics kexts) like you said. Thanks for clarifying somethings. Hi, I know I am a novice, but you have to learn somehow. I like using Legacy PPC Macs. I have several Quad Core G5 2.5s and I want them to run in 64 bit mode all the time since they are 64bit machines.
With some digging I found out that the core is only 32bit. Snow Leopard has a 64bit kernel, but it is for intel only. How can I get the 64bit core modified to work in my 10.5.8 operating system. According to article: 10.6 has 64bit apps like, The Finder, the Dock, Mail, TextEdit, Safari, iChat, Address Book, Dashboard, Help Viewer, Installer, Terminal, Calculator. To do this how do I get a copy of the 64bit core for Mac OS 10.6 and then what do I use to modify it so it will work in Mac OS 10.5.8?
Can I also load the above 64bit apps from 10.6 to 10.5.8?
Tips on, 10.5 Leopard (End of the line for PowerPC Macs), and Note: this tip, and the series of tips I've written from 10.3 to 10.9 all refer to Mac OS X client. The server edition may have different limitations. Please ask on the appropriate if you are interested in Mac OS X Server.
Snow Leopard Install Disc
Mac OS X Sierra, to be released September 20, 2016 is the first Mac OS X not compatible with Macs that run Leopard, however is compatible with some Macs that were released with Snow Leopard. A new tip discussing Sierra will be linked on the Snow Leopard and later tips. There are that came with 10.4 that can install Mac OS X 10.11. When determining your requirements for the operating system, see this tip: for your Mac model and age. Be sure to first at least twice before installing any operating system.
Shut down, and disconnect any peripherals before continuing with the installation. Read the info below to ensure you are compatible. Not many will be updating directly from Mac OS X 10.1.5 or earlier to 10.5, but those who are should read on firmware updates.
Finally, you may need to use the to boot the operating system when the 'C' key doesn't work in order to get the installer to work or repair the disk before installation if the initial attempt to install fails. To determine if that repair is necessary, post to the forum, and someone will be able to help you to find out which repairs might be necessary. Leopard (10.5) is not to be confused with Snow Leopard (10.6), which are totally different paid operating systems. Flashback affected users in 10.5 can now rejoice. Apple has released a, and on Intel Macs. PowerPC users may generally not be a target, however, to be on the safe side, it still is recommended you.
If you must install Java on 10.5 because you have a PowerPC Mac that only supports 10.5.8, explains how to optimize your Java for 10.5.8. Otherwise if you have an Intel Mac, read how to upgrade to, which supports a better Java, although still not the latest Java. Also don't install any software from a website not belonging to a vendor, unless recommended by people on the forum. Ask first if uncertain. Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) was release October 26, 2007.
Some deciding to upgrade to Leopard, may benefit more from upgrading to Tiger first until all their applications have been upgraded. Use to learn how. 10.5's 10.5.8 update is the newest operating system available for PowerPC Macs (G4 with 867 Mhz, 1Ghz or higher, and G5) that meet its requirements. Some G5 towers run better with this when installed before updating the version of Mac OS X that shipped with them. 10.5 is available occasionally by calling Apple online store's phone number, even though the website does not show it. Many want to upgrade to Leopard because of i-Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) bought saying iTunes 10 or later is recommended. To check if that really is required, look.
If your Mac is Intel, and running 10.4.11 or earlier, and meets the (Snow Leopard), a less expensive upgrade solution is to upgrade to 10.6 directly. No need to upgrade to 10.5 unless your software won't run in Snow Leopard. And even some newer Intel Macs, can (from 10.6.6, or USB Flash drive version of 10.7 on an erase and install), and the newest can install or 10.9 from 10.6.8.
Use aforementioned 10.6 & 10.7 links to determine which might be better for you. Also check to make sure you are using the retail installer, unless your Mac came with some version of 10.5. The retail installer looks like and came in 10.5(.0 on October 26, 2007), 10.5.1 (November 15, 2007), 10.5.4 (June 30, 2008), and 10.5.6 (December 15, 2008) releases.
It does not say Upgrade, Dropin, or OEM. These are the only 10.5 discs that will work with PowerPC Macs, and are the first retail releases that will work with Intel Macs that came with 10.4.11 or earlier. If your Mac is older than 10.5.6 you can at minimum use the 10.5.6 release. As long as it meets the requirements below, and is older than the date of those releases, it can use all of them. Macs newer than December 15, 2008 must use either the installer disc that shipped with them, or Snow Leopard installer. The disc that shipped with Macs with 10.5 is increasingly more difficult to find, and matching it up with a Mac, though can help identify which one it may be. If installing on a hard drive for the first time, remember it is important you pick the correct This listing on covers Leopard incompatible software.
If part of your installing Leopard is bringing over data from a PowerPC Mac to an Intel Mac follow. Apple has a listing of, and.
For Leopard you need 867 Mhz on a single processor or faster (1 Ghz and higher are faster). 256 MB of RAM (preferably 512MB of more based on arbitrary experience). 9 GB of hard disk space (arbitrary experience adds another 15%) free. Macs newer than August 28, 2009 can't run Leopard, and require a minimum of Snow Leopard. Mac OS X 10.5 is the earliest version of Mac OS X that will run iTunes 10. This is necessary for numerous i-Devices (iPad, iPhone, and iPods). To find out which require it, see this article Should you require only iTunes 9, and are running a minimum of 10.4, backup your data at least twice, check in Apple menu - About This Mac if you have a G3, G4, G5 (which is PowerPC), or Intel Core (which is Intel) make sure you are running or (depending on the aforementioned processors), and download.
If you came here from running 10.3.9 or earlier read on upgrading to Tiger first. The only reason you should upgrade to 10.5 is if some other software is required. The newest iTunes for PowerPC on 10.5 can be found here: Note upgrading from an older Mac with only USB 1.1, one also has to consider only a were reasonably fast with those older Macs, or could get power from them while connected.
Dual booting Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X 10.5, check this tip: Classic is not compatible with 10.5. 10.4.11 on a PowerPC Mac (G3, G4, or G5) or earlier is needed for Classic. Intel Macs do not support Classic at all. Boot Camp is only available on Intel Macs with 10.5 and higher. For more on this limitation, see Time Machine backup software first appeared in 10.5 You have several options of installation which are explained here: 10.5 has these combo updates which can be installed after backing up your data, and dismounting and disconnecting any data peripherals:, which some software may require as a minimum to be compatible with. 10.5.8 though is the only one where the most are available.
Combo updates may be installed on the same operating system version which was updated with Software Update, or the Delta update, to ensure no components are missing, as well as any version of 10.5 that is older. All of which I recommend you backup your data at least twice before upgrading, and have sufficient disk space to install, and all your third party applications and drivers are known to be Leopard compatible, and after backing up your data you dismount and disconnect all but Apple keyboard and mouse and if there is an external display, that too. And just before you install repair permissions.
Note: Tiger introduced Spotlight, and that has been the available search engine ever since, that also controls the results under Finder's Find File. If you don't like Spotlight, these alternatives exist if you are only searching for the files by name or other attribute not contained within the file's content: - EasyFind - iFileX (note the MacUpdate link provided on osxbytes page has a Malware advertisement for, do not download). If any of the above terms confuse you, ask on the Discussions board what they mean, and one of the people who knows will gladly assist you. Apple Footer This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only.
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