Windows 8 on Mac

Not really sure why you would do this, but with Parallels 7 you can now install Windows 8 on Apple products. After you install Parallels 7, your iMac will be able to run Windows 8 simultaneously with say new OS X Lion. Alternatively, you can use bootcamp, but that would require rebooting the system in OS [...]

Hackintosh netbooks and Mac OS X 10.6.3 update

The Apple has just released an update to the SL (Snow Leopard) that deals with all the numerous issues pertaining to the 10.6.2 version. So, how would you deal with the update? Thanks to bmcclure from mydellmini, we know exactly what to do – Make sure that you are running NBI .8.4RC1 before you perform the upgrade to the OS X 10.6.3 via software update. Now, here goes the installation instructions:

Tutorial: How to install OS X 10.5.8 on Acer Aspire D250 netbook

bigpirbear at aspireoneuser has published the much needed details to install Mac OS X on Aspire D250 netbook. Click on read more to read the full instructions on how to get Mac OS X fully working on an Acer Aspire D250

2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 Chip coming to the Linux device near you

Last Wednesday, ARM Ltd announced that their 2GHz version of the Cortex-A9 microprocesor. This 2GHz ARM CPU is aimed at smartbooks and smartphones. The most exciting point to note is that this powerful CPU consumes just 0.5w even while running at its peak.

ARM actually wanted its speedy cortex CPU to battle against the Intel Atom CPU which are used in most of the netbooks. Sadly, Microsoft has no plans to port it to the ARM platform. Call it fortunate or unfortunate, you will be stucked with Linux powered smartbooks. Do not get us wrong. We love Linux, especially Ubuntu, but majority of the people find Windows OS more gratifying.

I feel acutely that Microsoft should consider porting Windows 7 (or atleast Windows XP) to ARM architecture. This would enable manufactures to make phones and ARM-based MIDs run desktop operating systems like Windows XP/7 or even Mac OS X.

Read Right – A Free PDF Reader for Hackintosh Netbooks

Twilight Edge Software company has released a free PDF reader that is meant to be used on netbooks that are running Mac OS X (also known as Hackintosh netbooks).

Read Right is a free, lightweight PDF viewer for small portables. Documents are automatically rotated and scaled to fullscreen, so they can be read with the laptop held sideways like a book.

Download the PDF Reader from HERE

Thanks Josh for the tip

Dell Inspiron Mini 10v loaded with Mac OS X

Anguish, a Dell Mini forum member has posted unboxing pictures of his brand new Dell Mini 10v and has immediately loaded OS X on it. Surprisingly, everything is working including WiFi, Bluetooth and audio!

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Apple Netbooks coming soon? – Foxconn to build Apple netbook

Steve Jobs once said “We don’t know how to make a $500 computer that’s not a piece of junk.” This statement was not much liked by a lot of netbook users as we ourselves know how capable these machines are. The latest rumors point towards Foxconn Electronics, which is supposed to make the Apple’s first netbook. Most of the rumors point towards a device having 10-inch screen and running Mac OS X. It is also supposed to have WiFi and built in 3G to use the cellular networks for Internet surfing.

According to About.com, there may be two ways in which the Apple Netbook may be retailed:

• via Apple and its retail stores
• via cellular providers

Install OSX Leopard On A Dell Mini 9 Netbook – Video Tutorial

I do not think there remains one netbook which has not enjoyed tasting Mac OS X. This clearly shows that the netbooks have adequate hardware to run full fledge Mac OS X. Then why Apple is not coming out with a netbook? Well, the reason is obvious:

• They do not have a tendency to sell products for cheap
• It would make selling iPod Touch even harder

Anyway, here is a video of how to install Mac OS X on a Dell Mini 9 netbook