[bollywood]

I'm anxious for my Vostro and my runcore to arrive so I can try this as well. I want to try Ubuntu mainly, but I am curious to see how Leopard will run on this machine.

For those of you who successfully used the runcore usb port and it not fall apart, is it a matter of gently pulling it out or a hope for the best situation?

[lantzn]

Originally Posted by bollywood

I'm anxious for my Vostro and my runcore to arrive so I can try this as well. I want to try Ubuntu mainly, but I am curious to see how Leopard will run on this machine.

For those of you who successfully used the runcore usb port and it not fall apart, is it a matter of gently pulling it out or a hope for the best situation?

Check here for the breaking problem.
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7374

What's a Vostro?

[lantzn]

Originally Posted by PShizzy

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

This company makes great products for calibrating. I use the Pro product to calibrate dual monitors.
http://spyder.datacolor.com/product-mc-s2e.php

[PShizzy]

Ya, I've used the Spyder before. Actually I have a Monaco Xrite that I've trusted for years. Might get a ColorMunkee sometime, but not yet.

[jeperkin]

The RunCore/DellEFI method was absolutely painless and it works!

As a recommendation to anyone who wants to install software off of a CD or DVD, do this while the 10.5.6 update is downloading. During the download I put a stripped-down version of Microsoft Office 2004 (about 400 mb), and also installed EndNote X2.

[lantzn]

Originally Posted by PShizzy

Ya, I've used the Spyder before. Actually I have a Monaco Xrite that I've trusted for years. Might get a ColorMunkee sometime, but not yet.

I used Monaco (EZ Color?) for calibrating our scanners in the past. Good product.

[.jacob]

Fantastic write-up! Kudos to all involved. This looks to be the absolute simplest method available. I cannot wait for my Vostro to arrive.

One quick question: Can someone explain the difference between DellEFI 1.1 final and 1.2a5? 1.2a5 is obviously a newer version in a developmental stage, but what are the key differences between the two? Which is recommended for this method of installing OSX?

Further, if I install 1.1 first can I update later to 1.2? If 1.1 works perfectly fine is there any point in upgrading?

Thanks!

[jeperkin]

Ok, yes, this may seem like I'm trying to hog credit from you guys, but my dad is trying to do the same thing as I did (the RunCore direct method), and he needed a bit more help.

I spent the night creating the following website (with pictures!) for anyone who would like a different narrative of how to install OS X the RunCore way.

http://web.me.com/matscigeek/ or http://www.waggyforpresident.com

[cubedweller]

Thanks for the guide, jeperkin!

[khyron]

Originally Posted by jeperkin

Ok, yes, this may seem like I'm trying to hog credit from you guys, but my dad is trying to do the same thing as I did (the RunCore direct method), and he needed a bit more help.

I spent the night creating the following website (with pictures!) for anyone who would like a different narrative of how to install OS X the RunCore way.

http://web.me.com/matscigeek/ or http://www.waggyforpresident.com

No hogging at all! Thanks for the excellent guide and the shared credit dude, I've been wanting to do something similar but was too busy with finals. If I ever get something of my own written up I will absolutely include links to yours.