So far so good with my Leopard install from iATKOS v7, on virtualbox 3.2.2 Beta (has a Mac OS X for operating system option, and then i chose OS X Server) after choosing that as my operating system, the iatkos image loads and installs without issues. Hardware: AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.60 GHZ OS: Vista 64 4GB Ram. Will post if i run into issues. Previously, we showed you how to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard using VMware in Windows 7.Since VMware license costs a lot, the good news is that you can now install OS X in Windows using one of the most popular free virtualization software called VirtualBox.
Mac OS Leopard 10.5 is the sixth release by Mac OS for Apple’s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. It is available in two editions: for desktop or personal computers and server version (Mac OS X Server). The retail price for the desktop version is $129 and $499 for the server version. It was released on October 26, 2007.
This is the final version of Mac OS X which can support the PowerPC structure as snow leopard function only on Intel-based Macs. The latest released is 10.5.8 (Build 9L31a) on August 13, 2009. Its kernel type is hybrid (XNU). This version is preceded by Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and succeeded by Mac OS X snow leopard. It is the first operating system that has open-source BSD to be certified as fully UNIX cooperative.
Download: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 ISO and DMG file
License
Official Installer
File Size
7.8GB
Language
English
Developer
Apple Inc.
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New Features Added to Mac OS X Leopard 10.5
This new Mac OS Leopard 10.5 ISO comes with many new features like:
- An improved Automator is introduced. It can create and edit work with the new interface. A new feature ‘watch me do’ is introduced that record user action and reply as an action in a work. It can create more useful work with action for RSS feed, PDF manipulation and much more.
- It has the feature to access a file on their computer while far from home through the internet.
- It has a new group feature called stack which displays a file in a ‘fan’ style, ‘grid’ style and a ‘list’ style.
- It has redesign 3D dock.
- New dictionary in Japanese is introduced.
- The front row has been updated which closely resembles the interface of original Apple TV.
- Safari 3 is introduced which includes web clip.
- This version of Mac comes with an interesting feature called time machine. It allows the user to back up the deleted or replaced by another version of the file. Time machine does not make bootable copies of backed up the volume, it does not backup encrypted FileVault home dictionary until the user logout. It also does not back up to Airport Disc hard drives but this issue is been resolved on March 19, 2008 update.
- It doesn’t the support classic application.
- It comes with a total of 18 languages.
- It comes with Alexa voice to voice over and the Apple company assured that it is the most natural and understandable voice yet.
- A quick look is available which allows us to view the document without opening them in external software.
- An updated version of photo booth is introduced which allow us, user, to record video with real-time filter and blue/ green screen technology.
- It offers Objective-C 2.0 runtime, which has new features such as garbage collection
System requirements for this new version for Mac OS
To enjoy this version of Mac OS X, there are some basic requirements for a system like:
- If we are talking about the processor then we need an Intel processor or PowerPC of G5 or G4 (867 MHz and faster).
- The DVD drive, internal or external for installation of the operating system.
- Minimum of 512MB of RAM is required for the proper functioning of the system. Additional of 1Gb of is recommended for development purpose.
- Minimum of 9 GB of the disc is required.
These are the features required for the general purpose.
For some features specific requirements in the Mac are :
- Time machine application needs an additional hard drive.
- For boot camp, a Mac with Intel processor and Windows XP service pack 2 or Windows Vista is required.
- 1.8GHz PowerPC G5 is required for the DVD player for improved de-interlacing.
- An insight camera (external or built-in), USB video class camera or Firewire DV camcorder, an Intel or PowerPC G5 processor is required for the photo booth.
- Audio chats required microphone and 56kbs speed of internet connection.
Technical details of Mac leopard 10.5
- Filename:- osx_leopard_10.5_install.iso
- File size :- 7.8 GB
- Developer:- Apple
To get this latest version of Mac
If we set our mind to upgrade our Mac with latest features then we have to upgrade our pc with Leopard 10.5. The ISO file is available on the official website as well as on the apple store. We have to decide what type of installation we require because it comes with three types of installation: Upgrade, Archive and Install, Erase and install.
Archive and install take the middle ground method. This installer moves all your data in one folder and then create a clean installation of OS X 10.5 Leopard. This method allows the user to get all their existing data including the user account. Installation of Leopard OS in the Mac, you have to boot from the Leopard install DVD.
Installation process step by step:
- First, we have to insert the OS X Leopard install DVD into Mac DVD drive.
- After that an install Mac OS X on display on the screen and we have to double click it.
- Click the restart button when the install Mac OS X open.
- Enter the administrator password and press the OK button.
- Mac will restart and boot from the installation DVD. Restarting from the DVD take some time, so be patient.
How To Get Mac OS Leopard on your Mac
Snow leopard comes with no option other than upgrade, but with few extra steps, we can perform erase and install. The ISO file is available at the Apple official website and also on apple store. For installation, there are some system requirements like
- An Intel Mac because it doesn’t support older PowerPC Macs.
- At Least 1GB of Ram is required to run the Snow Leopard.
- It requires 5GB of free space for installation in the system.
- A DVD drive is also required.
After gathering all the requirement, now it’s time to install the Snow Leopard in PC
- Prepare the PC for installation like backup data, repair drive errors and disc permission.
- Insert the Snow Leopard install DVD into the DVD drive.
- Then after double click the install ‘Mac OS X’ icon.
- Click the continue button after opening the Mac OS X Installer.
- Select the drive which has already OS X 10.5 installed.
- Click the customize button if we want to change anything to package.
- When we are ready to install with default application then click the install button.
- Enter the password and click the ‘OK’ button.
- Copy the core file and restart.
Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 ISO & DMG file Direct Download - ISORIVER
Mac OS Leopard 10.5 is the sixth release by Mac OS for Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. It is available in two editions:
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I’m currently getting more and more Apple computers and iDevices to do repair on and I’ve been in need of the Mac operating system. As everyone knows there is a heavy duty Mac tax that keeps me from buying an Appple computer. With that being said, I needed something that would allow me to test Apple hardware and software without paying alot of money. After doing plenty of research I found out that I can use Oracles Virtualbox to virtualize an install of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and run it on my work computer. FANTASTIC! So I followed these instructions on my Windows 7 PC to get it installed on non-apple hardware virtulized. Here is where my clause is inserted to keep me from getting sued by apple: You shouldn’t run long term since you technically have to own a mac to run any Mac OS end clause 🙂 You can pick up Snow Leopard for $30 so it didn’t barely cost me anything. Here are the steps I took:
Required for Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install:
1) Oracle VirtualBox 3.2 or above Dowload
2) Mac OS X 10. 6 Snow Leopard Retail DVD or ISO
Don’t try to use a burned copy virtual box doesn’t like it.
3) EFI Boot Loader – Helps us boot into Snow Leopard – Download it here.
My PC Specifications:
Intel Corei7 2.8Ghz, 8Gb DDR3 Ram, Intel P55 chipset and Win 7 64bit OS.
How to install
1) Create a new Virtual Machine. Give it a name and select Mac OS X Server.
2)Memory Seagate external hard drives for mac. around 2Gb if you have it as long as its at least 1GB.
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Display Give the the display memory size at least 64mb and enable 3d support under display settings.
Processor Cores – 1 or more
Enable PAE/NX, VT-x,
Nesting Page – Enabled
Enable IO APIC and Enable Absolute pointing device.
Remove Enable EFI. Built in EFI loader may work with apple hardware only.
3) Go to the Storage settings and add a SATA hard disk. Make sure to have the drive size at least 20Gb. Also make sure the Type is ICH6.
4) Make sure that the CDROM drive is set to boot first.
5) Mount empireEFIv1085.iso to CD drive. Make CD ROM as first boot device. Keep your Snow Leopard DVD or ISO file ready.
6) Start the virtual machine. When following screen appears, eject loader ISO and load Mac installation DVD or ISO.
To do the swap you right click on CD drive in the bottom right and select drive or ISO image of Snow Leopard Install disc. Wait a bit , Press F5 and ENTER Key on the Snow Leopard Install disc.
7) Go through the installation process like usual.
If you hard drives are available to install you need to go to the Utilities at the top, Disk Utility, and partition the Vbox hard drive. When its done close out of it and it should be available then.
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8) IF you get an installation failed message at the end dont worry about it. Manually close the virtualbox window, mount the empireEFI ISO again and start back up again.
9) Now you can see your mac hard drive on the boot loader screen to choose from.It should load up and allow you to boot to your new Snow Leopard install.
10) Not everything will work 100%. I luckily got a very compatible chipset so my video card (9800GTX), audio and everything worked fine out of the box.
11) The last step is to install a boot loader to avoid from having to use the empireEFI disc. I used the chameleon boot loader. If you open the empire EFI disc that is already mounted and open the Post Installation folder. Run the myHack Installer package, Select Customize in Installation Type. DONT UNCHECK ANYTHING.
Before you go through and change anything make a VM snapshot in case something is broken from customizations made that way you can roll back those changes. Just play with the settings till you figure out what works the best.
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Viola! You are running Snow Leopard. Enjoy
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