[bmcclure937]

I am very appreciative for all of the time and dedication put into running OSX on the Minis. Things seemed soo much simpler when I installed OSX onto my Mini 9 using DellEFI haha

Now I have received my Mini 10v and am running Ubuntu, since I have not had time to load OSX. I was in the middle of moving to a new house but will now have the time and resources (internet got hooked up) to get OSX installed onto my Mini.

I have been following all of the guides and new threads very closely regarding Vanilla Audio and Vanilla Battery management under OSX 10.5.8 on the Mini 10v. I am trying to keep up with everything that has been discovered and feel like I am lagging behind.

I am wondering which method I should use (which guide to follow) to get my Mini 10v up and running OSX 10.5.8 with everything working. (preferably the Vanilla Audio fix and some sort of battery fix).

If I could get opinions as well as links to the method to use I would greatly appreciate it!!

Thanks a lot I just have felt so overwhelmed with information, different methods to use, etc etc that I am unsure which would be best. I was planning to use NetbookBootMaker and NetbookInstaller, but now there is the .8.2 RC3 and also the "unofficial" DellEFI for 10v.

Soo many options!

[MikePA]

Originally Posted by bmcclure937

...so overwhelmed with information.

You are actually overwhelmed with data, not information. This is one of the consequences of the forum policy that permits, even encourages (in an effort to be 'friendly') multiple threads on the same topic. Just look at all the threads about 10.5.8 that have messages links to the other threads, duplicate and often contradictory information, etc. This spaghetti mess results in even more threads on the same topic from people who have spent hours reading threads, clicking on links until they have a dozen browser tabs open and still have not found an answer to their questions. So, what do they do? Start another thread, which is typically responded to by well meaning people, with messages with more links.

[bmcclure937]

Originally Posted by MikePA

You are actually overwhelmed with data, not information. This is one of the consequences of the forum policy that permits, even encourages (in an effort to be 'friendly') multiple threads on the same topic. Just look at all the threads about 10.5.8 that have messages links to the other threads, duplicate and often contradictory information, etc. This spaghetti mess results in even more threads on the same topic from people who have spent hours reading threads, clicking on links until they have a dozen browser tabs open and still have not found an answer to their questions. So, what do they do? Start another thread, which is typically responded to by well meaning people, with messages with more links.

I understand this... lol

I am looking for some guidance on which method would be best, and I agree with your philosophy on why the forums can become a flood of data (sometimes contradictory and overlapping). This can cause great confusion but at other times it is very helpful.

I do not wish to disagree with the moderating philosophy on MyDellMini, but some "weeding out" of repeated topics/merging of threads would not hurt from time to time. Also, some rules regarding guides may also be helpful (such as change-logs/updates on the original post including dates... many times I come across 18 page threads and I am not sure if the method outlined in the original post is the most recent and up-to-date or if some random post in the middle of the thread is the most current )


But... I am still back to my original question, which method is currently the most comprehensive and the best solution for me to install OSX 10.5.8 on a Mini 10v

Thanks MyDellMini!!

[kommissar]

i am in exactly the same boat. if i could sort this out in my head, i would be willing to make a flowchart in visio. i'm only working part time right now so i do have some time for this, plus it would help me make sure i'm doing the right thing for myself as well.

i'm thinking something that starts out with: "do you have a mac host, do you have ssd w/ usb, do you want to dual boot, and if so, which os's" kind of thing where at the end it says "download these files Klink>and follow this guide <link>.

the only problem is that i don't feel that i'm sufficiently qualified to tackle this on my own at this time. if i had some help, like maybe a conference call on skype with some of the more senior posters, i could map it out on the call, post the result on the board here, or email it out to the principals, and then post the finalized, edited version on the board.

any takers?

[bmcclure937]

That is not even the issue I am having... there are guides currently available to determine which method you should use (either DellEFI or NetbookInstaller -- the choice is yours) if you have a Mac available, PC, 1 thumb drive, 2 thumb drives, etc etc.

That part is not so much the difficult part... the difficulty comes into play once you have OSX 10.5.7 fully installed and you are thinking about taking the jump to OSX 10.5.8... especially on the Mini 10v when you have to think about (1) getting the audio working, (2) getting the battery status working...

Once you get to that point there is still no clear-cut and defined method to follow. It is obviously because there is still developments being made and a lot of progress has occurred recently, but there is just an overwhelming amount of info and it is hard to choose which method to follow to get OSX 10.5.8 running with everything functioning properly.

[usafpilotruss]

Originally Posted by bmcclure937

I am wondering which method I should use (which guide to follow) to get my Mini 10v up and running OSX 10.5.8 with everything working. (preferably the Vanilla Audio fix and some sort of battery fix).

I'd use this guide: Fool Proof No Hassle Mini 10v Install EVERYTHING WORKS!!

This will get you a full install of OSX with 10.5.8 and Vanilla Audio working. It basically employs using the NetbookInstaller with some modifications and then if I remember correctly uses DellEFI to run the Bootloader, but I could be wrong, it's been a little while.

Then the only thing you'll have left to do are the following:

Bluetooth Mod (So you can turn the Bluetooth on and Off)
Battery Fix (I haven't tested anything with this yet)

I'll get links here later on (gotta run), or someone can throw them up for the Bluetooth and Battery Fix.

Hit me with questions if you have any.

[MikePA]

Originally Posted by bmcclure937

I understand this... lol

But... I am still back to my original question, which method is currently the most comprehensive and the best solution for me to install OSX 10.5.8 on a Mini 10v

I wish I could help, but I have a Mini9. I simply did the software update to go from 10.5.7 to 10.5.8 then ran DellEFI twice, once to remove the hardware file and once to add it back plus the extensions. Yes, I ended up with the battery 'problem' but it's not worth the time reading through all the threads to fix it. Much easier to install SlimBattery. In a few weeks, hopefully, someone will produce a guide.

[bmcclure937]

Well, now that Time Warner Cable ripped me off and did not show up to install and activate my services... I will have to wait another week until I have internet at my house and can do this for my 10v agh!

[jetkins]

Originally Posted by MikePA

Yes, I ended up with the battery 'problem' but it's not worth the time reading through all the threads to fix it. Much easier to install SlimBattery. In a few weeks, hopefully, someone will produce a guide.

A fix has been found. Download and install the vanilla SMBIOSResolver kext from the first post in this thread.

[MikePA]

Originally Posted by jetkins

A fix has been found. Download and install the vanilla SMBIOSResolver kext from the first post in this thread.

That thread title indicates it's for a 10v, I have a Mini9. Thanks anyway.