[EricsVostro]

Originally Posted by atm153

I figured I'd make a nice looking thread for everyone to post their results from installing and configuring of the 10.5.8 update. I'll try to keep this post updated for future viewers.

Installation Reports:
atm153 (Me) Installed fine, fully functional after rerunning DellEFI
richardelamb: Battery reporting "Not Charging"
jeffryscott: Works fine after DellEFI
tpulley: Works fine after DellEFI
jlozier: Works fine after a long and convoluted process :P
alienvenom: Works fine after DellEFI
TSDGuy: Works fine after DellEFI

Combo Updater (10.5->10.5.7 to 10.5.8) Here:
Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo Update

10.5.7 to 10.5.8 Updater Here:
Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update

Changelog:
• Upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.
• Improves the accuracy of full history search in Safari 4.
• Resolves an issue in which certain resolutions might not appear in the Display pane in System Preferences.
• Dragging an Aperture image into Automator now invokes an Aperture action instead of incorrectly invoking an iPhoto action.
• Resolves an issue that could prevent importing of large photo and movie files from digital cameras.
• Improves overall Bluetooth reliability with external devices, USB webcams and printers.
• Addresses an issue that could cause extended startup times.
• Improves iCal reliability with MobileMe Sync and CalDav.
• Addresses data reliability issues with iDisk and MobileMe.
• Improves overall reliability with AFP.
• Improves overall reliability with Managed Client.
• Improves compatibility and reliability for joining AirPort networks.
• Improves Sync Service reliability.
• Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.
• Improves compatibility with some external USB hard drives.
• Includes latest security fixes.

I'm thinking about just waiting for 10.6. Is there a need to do an upgrade to 10.5.8 in order to go to 10.6?

Thanks,

E

[jetkins]

Originally Posted by Katikari

Has anyone done a clean install to 10.5.8 yet? If so, do the same problems (battery, sleep, etc.) occur? I have a new mini9 en-route (took advantage of the 4 days sale) and was wondering if I should download the 10.5.7 update to have ready instead...

Not quite sure what you mean by "clean install," but I installed 10.5.6 to my RunCore via the USB cable, then updated everything, including 10.5.8 without thinking, before running DellEFI and installing in my Mini. So 10.5.8 the first version to boot on the Mini, and yes, it suffered the same power indicator problems that (almost) everyone else is reporting.

I wasn't happy with a less than 100% result, so I went back and reinstalled and updated to 10.5.7, which is where I'm at now. I'll let the experts blaze the trail and follow along behind once there's a clear path.

[JCVorndran]

Ran with software update and did nothing. It works!!!!

[alienvenom]

Originally Posted by tea

Can you say few words about how you test it?

I removed SMBIOSResolver.kext (from DellEFI) and replaced it with the one you linked and it didn't work

I added yours and kept SMBIOSResolver.kext (from DellEFI) and it didn't work either.

[Katikari]

Originally Posted by jetkins

Not quite sure what you mean by "clean install," but I installed 10.5.6 to my RunCore via the USB cable, then updated everything, including 10.5.8 without thinking, before running DellEFI and installing in my Mini. So 10.5.8 the first version to boot on the Mini, and yes, it suffered the same power indicator problems that (almost) everyone else is reporting.

I wasn't happy with a less than 100% result, so I went back and reinstalled and updated to 10.5.7, which is where I'm at now. I'll let the experts blaze the trail and follow along behind once there's a clear path.

Sorry if I didn't word it right. Meant starting a new install from the start using a 10.5.5 install disc and following the usual install guide found on gizmodo.

Thanks for all the real time updates - I think I'll stick with 10.5.7 when the mini9 arrives, too.

[alienvenom]

Originally Posted by jlozier

just noticed that my mini 9 isn't sleeping when I shut the lid (but i can select the sleep option to make it nap) anyone else experiencing this?

definitely not. might want to make sure usb legacy support is disabled in your computer's bios.

[amanindesign]

I just botched a type 11 install upgrading to 10.5.8 before running the dellefi. After I ran it just times out at startup running the little spinny lines forever, how can I reset and restart the installation, should i just run the netbook installer method, I basically want to flash the ssd and start over but I can't find that option. Any help would be great???

[tresani]

So I am able to install 10.5.6 fine - everything works like a dream. I run netbookinstaller, and everything works fine including audio.

When I try to upgrade to either 10.5.7 or the combo update to 10.5.8, it updates and then when it reboots INTO osx (so after 1 or 2 reboots by the update) the desktop is white with some single-pixel black lines across it. I can see the mouse, and nothing else.

I can boot into safe mode fine. Anyone else have this problem?

[jetkins]

Originally Posted by tresani

So I am able to install 10.5.6 fine - everything works like a dream. I run netbookinstaller, and everything works fine including audio.

When I try to upgrade to either 10.5.7 or the combo update to 10.5.8, it updates and then when it reboots INTO osx (so after 1 or 2 reboots by the update) the desktop is white with some single-pixel black lines across it. I can see the mouse, and nothing else.

I can boot into safe mode fine. Anyone else have this problem?

Run netbookinstaller again from safe mode, and select "Install Mini9 Extensions". Reboot normally once it's done.

[Mikusmaximus]

Installed 10.5.8 update fairly easily, at least easier then i feared it would be.

System had a kp upon reboot. Did a hard reset and it was fine. Deleted dsdt.aml, Ran DellEFI 1.2a5, Loaded 3 kexts from the vanilla audio thread; HDAEnabler, VerbHelper, LegacyAppleHDA with kexthelperb7. Left the AppleHDA.kext alone that is in the system/library/extensions dont know if 10.5.8 makes a new one or if its my previously installed kext from the first time i fixed audio.

All is functioning perfect just as it was in 10.5.7

Note I tried using netbookinstaller and had no luck so i went with DellEFI

UPDATE- Magically when i got home from work and turned the mini back on sound is broken with nothing showing in sound pref device menus