[dr_devious]

Originally Posted by lantzn

dr_devious, Was the DVD the one that came with the Mac you used for the install? Is it called the "Restore" DVD? Can you give me more details on the equipment and version of everything you used? Thanks

I did use the "Restore DVD" from my Aluminum 2.0GHz MacBook.

[lantzn]

Originally Posted by Maxime

Thought I'd post a picture.

Looks like your iMac had a baby. Congratulations Grandma :P

[mac.marty]

To test the OS X experience I cloned (Super Duper) my MB Late2008 system to an external harddrive. Reboot into the external then I ran DellEFI 1.2A5 while the drive was still connected to my MB(being the boot drive) and unchecked generate dsdt file. System shutdown on the MB and over to the Mini9. To be able to boot into the external drive I had to leave legacy USB support on (so I can not use sleep without crash) but I can work from my external with a full OS X without trouble. Reran DellEFI to create the specific dsdt file.

The internal disk (still ubuntu) is not available in OS X but I don´t have any problems with that.

Now I just need my RunCore to arrive.

Not sure what will be my final version - options are
1. install fresh system
1.a) migration from existing system
1.b) install all programs new
or
2. clone the full system of the MB and reduce it´s size

I have no problems with cloning, since I own family license for all software on my MB (including Leopard)

Martin

[JCasper]

So this method on the front page is now officially confirmed or am I mistaken.... Great news, can't wait for my vostro to get here... sigh.

[louididdy]

Maxime- Mac Mini C2D 2.0GHz (Late 2007), 10.5.0 Retail Install DVD, DellEFI1.1, and RunCore 32GB
garbagepyle- Macbook Pro (Early 2008)
skid- Mac Mini, RunCore 32GB
tetany- MacBook Pro, DellEFI 1.2a5 and 64GB Runcore
wadek- MacBook (Late 2006), 10.5.1 Retail Install DVD, RunCore 32GB (Note: 10.5.1 DVD wasn't sufficient to boot newer iMac)
cbdudley- older Intel-based iMac, 10.5.4 Retail Install DVD (Note: Tried using a unibody MacBook (Late 2008 model), did not work. Believes due to it coming with 10.5.5 from factory and conflicted with earlier version Install DVD)
dr_devious - Was able to successfully use the OEM 10.5 Restore DVD (grey color) that came with his Aluminum 2.0GHz MacBook
MBAMini - 2008 MacBook, OEM Restore DVD worked (Note: Had problem using a Retail 10.5.0 Install DVD, the disk kept restarting and getting no where

2008 Mac Mini Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83MHZ, used the Grey "For Mac Computers Mac OS X Install Disc" (10.5.2) that came with the Mac Mini, Dell Mini 9, 64GB RunCore SSD, DellEfi 1.1

[wadek]

lantzn,

Looks like you got all the details right on my install. Unfortunately, I'm still waiting for my Mini to arrive (3 shipping date changes so far), but I have been using the Runcore drive as boot volume on my MacBook and using it as an opportunity to install the programs I plan on using and to sync the Documents folder from the iMac. I'm planning on using it mostly as a vacation computer that I wouldn't be *too* upset if it got lost or stolen, but also as somewhat of an 'emergency' machine. If the house burns to the ground, it'll be another backup of bank statements and other important documents that I'll jump out the window with, and be able to view/print/mail them.

[fidett]

Two questions....

1. I am currently running the updates (Step 8). Is there an easy way to double check if I am actually booted into the ssd and not the computer's drive?

2. Any idea roughly how long the updates take?

Almost there....

[lantzn]

Originally Posted by JCasper

So this method on the front page is now officially confirmed or am I mistaken.... Great news, can't wait for my vostro to get here... sigh.

Yes correct, a number of us in this thread have confirmed it to be one of the easiest ways to install OS X onto a Dell Mini 9.

[lantzn]

Originally Posted by fidett

Two questions....

1. I am currently running the updates (Step 8). Is there an easy way to double check if I am actually booted into the ssd and not the computer's drive?

2. Any idea roughly how long the updates take?

Almost there....

1. Go to the Apple Menu/System Preferences/Startup Disk to see a list of drives you can startup in. The first one listed is the drive you're booted up in. If you choose another, it will become the drive the computer boots up by default.
You can also hold down the Option key while booting up the computer and a list will appear of the drives to choose from. I've added this second way in the instructions on the first page.

2. Depends on your internet connection speeds and how many updates you need. I tend to install the OS X Combo by itself first by unchecking all the others. Then run again until all are finished. Sometimes this elimnates having to run the others because they are incorporated into the "Combo" update.

[PShizzy]

It worked! I tried the original method: Massive Fail

But then I found this, rejoiced, hoped, and gave it a shot. Totally easy.

I used my Mac Pro Tower (2.8 Dual Core, 2008 model), Retail 10.5.4 disc, upgraded several times, then used DellEFI.

Now to color calibrate this puppy so I can use it for my photography!

BTW, i think the image gets cropped when posting. Sorry!


Thanks MDM forum!!!!