Good evening, Any operating system running in a VM is slower than if it were running natively on the same machine.
HTH, Everett On 5-Apr-09, at 1:06 AM, Tiffany D wrote: > > Will it run slower that way? I just read that even installing it > directly onto the machine will result in a very slow netbook. > Apparently, things with sound etc don't work that well cause the cpu > is slow. Not sure if this is true. What about things like youtube or > downloading songs? > > On 04/04/2009, E.J. Zufelt <ever...@zufelt.ca> wrote: >> >> Good evening, >> >> The challenges and barriers that you will face installing Leopard >> in a >> Virtual Machine are comparable to the challenges that you will face >> installing it onto native, non-Mac, hardware. The biggest challenge >> will be whether your virtualization platform can emulate devices >> (audio, network, etc.) for which you can find Leopard compatible >> drivers. >> >> HTH, >> Everett >> >> >> On 4-Apr-09, at 11:45 PM, Tiffany D wrote: >> >>> >>> Well, I don't use linux so am not interested in three operating >>> systems on my machine. However, I am curious if I can install >>> Leopard >>> through a virtual machine so that if something goes wrong I can just >>> delete the file. Btw, I asked about the speed of the netbook I'm >>> considering at Staples and was told it's the equivalent of a Pentium >>> III. >>> >>> On 04/04/2009, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Sandy, >>>> >>>> the netbooks do actually come with linux on some of them. >>>> >>>> Also, I know that there is documentation on the net about triple >>>> boot >>>> machines, or triple boot Acer EEE netbooks. >>>> >>>> Think it's the EEE 1001 model that has been setup to take windows >>>> xp, linux >>>> of some distribution and leopard. >>>> If I'm not mistaken they call the machine the >>>> 100H model. >>>> >>>> Reading the documentation, it's not a simple process to setup the 3 >>>> os but >>>> it would be cool to have. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Gilland >>>> Sent: Saturday, 4 April 2009 2:35 p.m. >>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Installing Leopard on a Netbook >>>> >>>> >>>> Um, Eck skeuz? me? Sue your c***? Excuse me? I r'r'reely! hope >>>> you >>>> didn't mean the word ending with the letters, n t. I find that >>>> word >>>> obscenely! offensive! If I hear language not just from you, but >>>> anyone! on >>>> list again of this nature I? w'will! leave, no questions asked. I >>>> am on >>>> your side and agree with your feeling of stance, however, in all do >>>> respect, >>>> mam, that was extremely obscenely vile/vulgar! Please in all do >>>> respect for >>>> my sake, try to choicen your words a bit. I know you starred it >>>> out, and >>>> thank you for that, but that word r'really! did offend me >>>> honestly. No need >>>> to apologise, you didn't know, just in the future, all that I ask, >>>> in all do >>>> respect, is please be more careful with your phraising. That word >>>> is a >>>> spoiler to me based on something in my childhood that happened. I >>>> won't go >>>> into it though. >>>> >>>> Chris. >>>> >>>> >>>> Want great web hosting packages, affordable audio production >>>> support, >>>> on-site computer support, affordible audio tutorials, and more? >>>> Check us >>>> out online today. >>>> >>>> http://www.BlindPerspectives.net >>>> >>>> Chris Gilland: Admin and founder of Blind Perspectives >>>> >>>> Phone: Toll-Free: 1-877-222-0049 - Mon-Fri 8AM-5:30PM Eastern >>>> Time (Closed >>>> on holidays) >>>> Sales: sa...@blindperspectives.net >>>> Billing: bill...@blindperspectives.net >>>> Technical Support: supp...@blindperspectives.net >>>> >>>> ©2009 Blind Perspectives®: All Rights Reserved >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "sandi sørensen" <sandi1...@gmail.com> >>>> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>>> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 3:50 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Installing Leopard on a Netbook >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> hey. :) >>>> just for the record... keep in mind that. The law never mind if you >>>> are blind of unable to use the little cute netbook without osx on >>>> it >>>> says it is illegal to do it. >>>> Meaning that apple can at anytime and with all right law in hand >>>> and >>>> all that sue your cu***. With that said. Would i do it? >>>> Not really it is alittle like buying a chevy and laying an >>>> lycomming >>>> in it. >>>> I mean... why not go out getting a netbook and be legal and lay >>>> linux on it? >>>> It would even be able to speak greek outta the box. >>>> >>>> >>>> /sandi >>>> On Apr 3, 2009, at 5:55 PM, ben mustill-rose wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Wow, lots of questions, here goes: >>>>> I went on Google and typed in "install leopard netbook" without >>>>> the >>>>> quotes. the first site in the results is the one to which I'm >>>>> referring. I'm wondering if anyone has done this or if you >>>>> think it >>>>> would be successful/easy for me to do. Let's keep it hypothetical >>>>> to >>>>> avoid legal drama. Keep in mind that I don't have any experience >>>>> with >>>>> terminal or partitioning etc and the first parts of the >>>>> installation >>>>> probably wouldn't use sound, since the author said he installed >>>>> that >>>>> driver later. I would be relying on sighted assistance from >>>>> someone >>>>> who's not too technically-oriented but who can follow instructions >>>>> if >>>>> they're clear. The first site made sense but one of the links >>>>> on it >>>>> got very technical so my head is spinning. The one thing I >>>>> doubt I >>>>> need to worry about is resolution since I can't see it anyway. >>>>> Follow the instructions and you should be fine; just make sure >>>>> that >>>>> someones done it on the aspire before you get one so you can be >>>>> sure >>>>> it workss - partitions can get very messed up very quickly but >>>>> again, >>>>> follow the instructions; personally I think that partitioning is >>>>> pretty obvious but meh, each to there own - you won't kill >>>>> anything so >>>>> give it a go. >>>>> >>>>> I have the installation disks that came with my Macbook so I'm >>>>> assuming >>>>> that's Leopard? What's the difference, tech-wise, between that >>>>> and >>>>> the other version they mentioned on the site? >>>>> The one that i'm guessing they mensioned is a modified version of >>>>> leopard - ie: not the disks that came with your mb. You would have >>>>> to >>>>> learn how to use bit torrent, download and then burn the os they >>>>> are >>>>> speaking about and do it like that. >>>>> Can it work on any netbook with similar specs? >>>>> no! as I said ^, don't be the first to try it, be sure someones >>>>> done >>>>> it before. >>>>> Does it still have VoiceOver on it? >>>>> yes, talking install might not work; on some netbooks the >>>>> headphone >>>>> port or the speakers might not work. >>>>> what would I need to do differently if I used my copy, cause he >>>>> still >>>>> talked about using a modified version, even though he chose a >>>>> licensed >>>>> copy. >>>>> He's being sneaky to try and avoid a few grey airias of the apple >>>>> licencing agreement. He's not actually using original leopard >>>>> disks; >>>>> he's using the hacked version and purchasing a leopard licence for >>>>> that hacked version; in other words, he's using a hacked version, >>>>> going out and buying a set of leopard disks and then not putting >>>>> the >>>>> lajit disks anywhere nere his netbook. >>>>> Now say I got an Acer - Aspire One Netbook with Intel® Atom™ >>>>> Processor >>>>> N270 (either with the 120 or 160 gb hard drive and the six-cell >>>>> battery, unless there's a better one under 9 inches and under $350 >>>>> tops out there). Would I need to get special drivers for the >>>>> netbook? >>>>> Perhaps, but if its been done before then that shouldn't be a >>>>> problem. >>>>> I have an external cd/dvd rom drive and am wondering if I could >>>>> just >>>>> hook it up to the usb port on the netbook or would I need to get a >>>>> drive specifically for that brand? It did work on my desktop >>>>> without >>>>> me installing any drivers, so I don't see why not. >>>>> Yes, should work fine in osx, windows or what ever you want to put >>>>> on it. >>>>> What did he mean when he talked about having to get a wireless >>>>> card. >>>>> The Acer would >>>>> one built-in and I have broadband from Verizon. Would I still >>>>> need to >>>>> get a special card or would it recognise my connection like the >>>>> Mac >>>>> does? >>>>> No, in that case, it wouldn't be able to use your wireless, you'd >>>>> either have to get a different card or not use wireless at all. >>>>> Unless >>>>> I am mistakened, the only cards that work in this situation are >>>>> mini >>>>> pci ones, so you'd have to open your new pet up and void its >>>>> worranty. >>>>> I'd still do it; sounds like it could be fun. >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> On 04/04/2009, Tiffany D <tiffani...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I went on Google and typed in "install leopard netbook" without >>>>>> the >>>>>> quotes. the first site in the results is the one to which I'm >>>>>> referring. I'm wondering if anyone has done this or if you think >>>>>> it >>>>>> would be successful/easy for me to do. Let's keep it >>>>>> hypothetical to >>>>>> avoid legal drama. Keep in mind that I don't have any experience >>>>>> with >>>>>> terminal or partitioning etc and the first parts of the >>>>>> installation >>>>>> probably wouldn't use sound, since the author said he installed >>>>>> that >>>>>> driver later. I would be relying on sighted assistance from >>>>>> someone >>>>>> who's not too technically-oriented but who can follow >>>>>> instructions if >>>>>> they're clear. The first site made sense but one of the links on >>>>>> it >>>>>> got very technical so my head is spinning. The one thing I >>>>>> doubt I >>>>>> need to worry about is resolution since I can't see it anyway. I >>>>>> have >>>>>> the installation disks that came with my Macbook so I'm assuming >>>>>> that's Leopard? What's the difference, tech-wise, between that >>>>>> and >>>>>> the other version they mentioned on the site? Can it work on any >>>>>> netbook with similar specs? Does it still have VoiceOver on it? >>>>>> what >>>>>> would I need to do differently if I used my copy, cause he still >>>>>> talked about using a modified version, even though he chose a >>>>>> licensed >>>>>> copy. >>>>>> >>>>>> Now say I got an Acer - Aspire One Netbook with Intel® Atom™ >>>>>> Processor >>>>>> N270 (either with the 120 or 160 gb hard drive and the six-cell >>>>>> battery, unless there's a better one under 9 inches and under >>>>>> $350 >>>>>> tops out there). Would I need to get special drivers for the >>>>>> netbook? >>>>>> I have an external cd/dvd rom drive and am wondering if I could >>>>>> just >>>>>> hook it up to the usb port on the netbook or would I need to >>>>>> get a >>>>>> drive specifically for that brand? It did work on my desktop >>>>>> without >>>>>> me installing any drivers, so I don't see why not. What did he >>>>>> mean >>>>>> when he talked about having to get a wireless card. The Acer >>>>>> would >>>>>> one built-in and I have broadband from Verizon. Would I still >>>>>> need >>>>>> to >>>>>> get a special card or would it recognise my connection like the >>>>>> Mac >>>>>> does? Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Kind regards, BEN. >>>>> >>>>> email: bmustillr...@gmail.com >>>>> msn: benmustillr...@hotmail.com >>>>> web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction) >>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >>> >> > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
