Want to install OS X on your Dell Inspiron Mini netbook, but don’t feel like struggling with missing drivers, the lack of Ethernet support, and other inconveniences? Then just shell out the money for a MacBook. But if you’re looking for a thorough set of instructions for installing OS X, complete with troubleshooting advice, you might want to head on over to TUAW.
Blogger Steven Sande lays out in extensive detail all the steps he took to load OS X on his Dell Inspiron Mini. first thing’s first. This is a clear violation of Apple’s licensing agreements. You are not supposed to install OS X on non-Apple hardware. Once ou get past that minor detail, you should be aware of a few other things:
- You’ll have to reboot with USB devices plugged in if you want them to be recognized
- You’ll need to do a bit of extra tweaking to get WiFi and audio working
- Ethernet simply won’t work
- Sleep mode causes problems. Unless and until someone fixes this, you might want to disable sleep
This isn’t the first writeup I’ve seen about installing OS X on a Dell mini, but it’s certainly the most comprehensive writeup so far.
- key specs
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- TypeNetbook
- Screen size8.9 inches
- Processor speed1.6 GHz
- System RAM1 GB
- Maximum battery lifeUp to 5 hours
- Dimensions6.8 x 9.1 x 1.25 in
- Weight2.3 lb
- Discontinued05/29/2009
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