Comments on: Run Leopard (Mac OS 10.5) on a Dell Mini 9

By: Shafi

Shafi — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:28:12 +0000

I’ve installed OSX Leopard 10.5.1, 10.5.4 and even 10.5.5 (iDeneb) on Dell Optiplex 330 and Optiplex 745. I never got any problem (until processor is SSE2 or more) except one problem: ETHERNET IS NOT WORKING!!! So could any one help me out please…

By: Eric C

Eric C — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:02:13 +0000

OK, I used the OSX Wind 10.5.4 install with extra scripts on my Mini 9, 16GB w/ 2GB memory. The screen resolution, SD card Reader, Sound, Wi-Fi, Webcam all work. The only problem I am having is when the unit goes to sleep when I lower the lid, the OS is frozen when it awakes. Is there a fix?

By: Mike Z

Mike Z — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:25:03 +0000

Everything works fine, I even installed iWork 08 on there and its perfect. I installed it following the instructions in the original post and I installed the drivers to enable the broadcom and sound but static constantly present, even when the sound is muted and turned down all the way. Any advice?

By: Nic

Nic — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:38:53 +0000

So, I’ve got the ISO burned successfully but the install process says that I cannot install OSX on to the mini’s hard-drive….

“You cannot install Mac OSX on this volume. The contents f this volume cannot be changed”

Is Windows XP somehow protecting the drive? Do I need to format the drive using GParted on a USB stick or a Linux Live DVD?

Cheers

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:55:47 +0000

This works and is the best way to install with a single usb stick.

How to Install from a Single USB key (no DVD needed)

http://mydellmini.com/forum/how-to-install-from-a-single-usb-key-no-dvd-needed–t2845.html#p23094

By: brendan

brendan — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:01:59 +0000

I’m working on installing os x 10.5.4 on an MSI Wind. Have the torrent from Pirate Bay. I’m fairly new to this so I’m making my way slowly.

I was wondering if there is way to install os x from a memory stick in setup? All the sites I have seen w/ instructions on installation start w/ an external optical drive. I could get one, but I’d rather do it w/ what I have. If anyone has instructions or knows of them I’d be much obliged.

If I do need to have an external optical drive is it possible to do it from the drive on my MacBook? I’m guessing probably not.

thanx

By: Nick Lee

Nick Lee — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:46:20 +0000

After doing the software update, the keyboard and touchpad stopped working. Although USB keyboard and mouse are fine.

Any ideas?

By: das

das — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:24:13 +0000

Oops, nm, fixed it. I must always remember to burn and unzip from a mac first.

By: Vin

Vin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:11:52 +0000

actually it comes with a 64 gb hard drive with a 2 gb RAM chip

By: das

das — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:41:47 +0000

When I try to run the wireless sh file into the sudo terminal I got this message bcm43xx… cannot execute binary.

Any clues?