[Montala]

Originally Posted by virusdoc

Make sure you download the most recent version, 0.8.3 alpha.

Thanks... The one shown on Mechdrew's download page is 0.8.3 RC5 which looks a bit later to me?

I am currently using the version which was included with the NBI_083F image file, which (from memory) is shown as 0.8.3.2 so I am not really sure if there is any difference in them, or not.

Everything seems to be working well at the moment however... touch wood!

[virusdoc]

Originally Posted by Montala

Thanks... The one shown on Mechdrew's download page is 0.8.3 RC5 which looks a bit later to me?

I am currently using the version which was included with the NBI_083F image file, which (from memory) is shown as 0.8.3.2 so I am not really sure if there is any difference in them, or not.

Everything seems to be working well at the moment however... touch wood!

And alpha version is more advanced than a release candidate (RC). That said, 0.8.3 alpha and 0.8.3 RC5 are nearly identical, with only a few minor changes:

NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 Released (and Merry Christmas) Meklort's Blog

There are many changes since RC2, however, so it's worth downloading and re-running the latest version.

[Montala]

Not traditionally though. The way software development usually works is for an alpha (usually quite 'buggy') version to be released first. This is then followed by a number of beta versions before progressing onto Release Candidates, with the highest number being the latest, before the program finally goes 'gold'.

It is possible that Meklort works differently, but I wouldn't have thought so.

At the top of Mechdrew's download page, found at: Downloads | OS X | mechdrew he lists NetbookBootInstaller 0.8.3 RC5 as "Release Candidate for the next version of NetbookInstaller. Now with 10.6.2 support" which would therefore appear to be the most recent version.

That is how I see it anyway.

Edit: You might like to have look at this Wikipedia page also, which virtually confirms what I have just said.

[virusdoc]

Originally Posted by Montala

At the top of Mechdrew's download page, found at: Downloads | OS X | mechdrew he lists NetbookBootInstaller 0.8.3 RC5 as "Release Candidate for the next version of NetbookInstaller. Now with 10.6.2 support" which would therefore appear to be the most recent version.

That is how I see it anyway.

Edit: You might like to have look at this Wikipedia page also, which virtually confirms what I have just said.

I wasn't aware that was the convention. But no question, RC5 is older than the alpha. Check the downloads page on the official google code site:

Downloads - netbook-installer - Project Hosting on Google Code

RC5 released. Dec. 19, 2009
alpha released. Dec. 25, 2009

So in this sense, the 'release candidate' aspect of RC5 is that it was a candidate for the alpha release.

Semantics, semantics!

[Montala]

Yes, it does appear that is indeed the case here.... just trying to confuse us, I suspect!

I will replace whatever I have got with the December 25th alpha version anyway, and run it again, just to be on the safe side.

There are quite a few Mac software updates available also, all of which I have installed without any problems so far, and I have today installed Skype, which from the one and only test call I made appears to work fine, with both clear vision and sound over a wi-fi link.

[MINIddubya]

Guys - Thanks in advance for all of the great insights, guides, troubleshooting, etc. I've tried to come up to speed on everything that can go wrong and what to look for. I've already downloaded the latest NBM, built my flash drive and am ready to do the memory upgrade and on to the Macenstien work! I'll let you know how I do and will be following along for any latest/greatest tips. I've never been known for my ability to follow written directions but you guys make it look pretty straight forward.

Keep up the great work. --dw

[Griffo]

Got my 10v on Wed and immediately put OSX on it. The guide worked like a charm and I couldn't be happier. Thank you to all involved for their hard work!

[Montala]

Thanks guys, and welcome to MyDellMini!

This particular thread is actually located in the 'Guides' area, and is aimed at those who have access to a Mac computer, so will not therefore be applicable to everyone.

Other similar guides can also be found on this site, and also on Mechdrew's own website, which can be found at Guides | OS X | mechdrew

I am therefore closing this thread for the moment, and would ask that any questions, or points for discussion are raised either in the section most appropriate to you particular model, or in the General Mac OS X Discussion area.

Thanks.