Just a quick question about the 10.8.3 update. I haven't applied it yet but when I do, do I have to re-replace the PlatformSupport.plist and the boot.efi again and everything should be fine? I don't have the graphics hack that others use so that's not a problem. Just asking for clarification.
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[Guide] Success! Install 10.8 on old unsupported Mac
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Can I create the install partition on an external partition from the beginning?
Should be more convenient this way.
I'm getting a kernel panic when I awake from sleep. I have a macbook with an x3100. I hope this helps. https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Kern...ABD988FF9XDW0_H1fK0ryr0ZRuX-NAsh7HC29pXoBfHtA
Mac Pro 2.1
I have hold back on installing it on my Mac Pro 2.1 now with HD 5870 graphics.
When I see the first page of this thread I see that it states Mac Pro users should wait till a update is available. peace with that.
Now I see that the 7300GT card is supported
Isn't the 7300GT the card that is original in the Mac Pro 1.1 and 2.1?
In short has any one installed this on their Mac Pro 1.1 or 2.1
Keep up the good work I follow this with great interest.
thanks,
I have hold back on installing it on my Mac Pro 2.1 now with HD 5870 graphics.
When I see the first page of this thread I see that it states Mac Pro users should wait till a update is available. peace with that.
Now I see that the 7300GT card is supported
Isn't the 7300GT the card that is original in the Mac Pro 1.1 and 2.1?
In short has any one installed this on their Mac Pro 1.1 or 2.1
Keep up the good work I follow this with great interest
.thanks,
Macpro1,1 and 2,1
Robert,
I have successfully installed Mt Lion on on Macpro1,1 using Wayne's previous method. I even updated to 10.8.3. Everything works perfect.
I have an 8800 GT with a 32bit firmware flash. As I can recall from the prior method, it uses a modified boot.efi, mach_kernal and OSInstall.mkpkg. When I updated from 10.8.2 to 10.8.3, the only thing I had to remodify is the Platformsupport.plist and replace the 10.8.2 boot.efi. I even sill get Apple boot screen.
This thing runs sweet! Oh yeah, forgot, it still has the 8GB Ram limit
Robert,
I have successfully installed Mt Lion on on Macpro1,1 using Wayne's previous method. I even updated to 10.8.3. Everything works perfect.
I have an 8800 GT with a 32bit firmware flash. As I can recall from the prior method, it uses a modified boot.efi, mach_kernal and OSInstall.mkpkg. When I updated from 10.8.2 to 10.8.3, the only thing I had to remodify is the Platformsupport.plist and replace the 10.8.2 boot.efi. I even sill get Apple boot screen.
This thing runs sweet! Oh yeah, forgot, it still has the 8GB Ram limit
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How come when I run the /Hack.command I get a drive full error on everything it is trying to copy over?
Mac Pro 1,1
Mac Pro 1,1
when can we expect 0.2 to go public?
and if i follow your guide now will i be able to upgrade to 0.2 without re-installing everything??
and if i follow your guide now will i be able to upgrade to 0.2 without re-installing everything??
From his Twitter account:
Although, he's apparently having issues. So it may be later.
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You'll have to reinstall ML. That's the reason for the Install partition and why he says to keep it.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
V0.2 launch will be delayed as MLForAll is working on a package that will remove the last step /hack.command. It will be as easy as installing on a supported Mac. Everything else is finalized on my side. (bugs, supports, KP etc.) just waiting for his side to complete and i can package it.
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First things first.
If your Mac Pro has anything other then 7300GT or X1900XT. Its not supported.
2nd.
Did you name the partitions correctly? ML & Install.
V0.2 launch will be delayed as MLForAll is working on a package that will remove the last step /hack.command. It will be as easy as installing on a supported Mac. Everything else is finalized on my side. (bugs, supports, KP etc.) just waiting for his side to complete and i can package it.
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First things first.
If your Mac Pro has anything other then 7300GT or X1900XT. Its not supported.
2nd.
Did you name the partitions correctly? ML & Install.
Please when you launch V.02 can you add in to guide a short comment how apply only the hack if I've install ML with previous version.
Thanks
I suspect it's done to make the process automated. if the installer wants to continue without your input it needs to know where it can and can't put things.
At this point, no. Because /hack.command relies on the partition name. Eg: cd /ML/System/Library will throw an error "Directory Not Found" because it can't find the partition "ML"
hackerwayne: Have you guys set up anything so we can donate a few $$$, for your excellent work?
hackerwayne: Have you guys set up anything so we can donate a few $$$, for your excellent work?
Link can be found in post #1 and also in MLPostFactor app
is the problem with facetime and imessage fixed?
I really appreciate your effort on bringing ML on old Macs..
I have an A1811 Macbook white with GMA 950 and i cant wait for 0.2V so i can update it...
Wanted to do a ML install with 0.1 but then id have to re install everything again...
I hope the automated hack command comes today and you release it
Cant wait for all the new features...
Maybe you can release 0.1.2 without hack automation I don't mind that step
I really appreciate your effort on bringing ML on old Macs..
I have an A1811 Macbook white with GMA 950 and i cant wait for 0.2V so i can update it...
Wanted to do a ML install with 0.1 but then id have to re install everything again...
I hope the automated hack command comes today and you release it
Cant wait for all the new features...
Maybe you can release 0.1.2 without hack automation
I don't mind that step
I have the same situation. I have the 10.8 app and the 10.8.2 ESD how does one go about getting it updated?
I have a 10.8.0
I want to upgrade it to 10.8.2
Now i need to download ESD from some source and then copy it inside the app?
I cant seem to find the that ESD
Id really appreciate it if you can help me - i want to be prepared when 0.2 gets out