I have to save money where I can too.haha you make me feel like im poor and cant afford anything!!
..... oh.. wait...
Life's expensive (bills, yuck). 
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Life's expensive (bills, yuck). 
I have to save money where I can too.
cannot wait until i get out into the workforce to save money (as little as that may be-its better then none!)
It's nice, but you might be surprised, as it may stay a "little" amount. Bills have a nasty habit of eating more than you'd think.
I.e. You think you can save 50% of a check (for once), but then the car says "I want a new transmission. NOW!".
It's nice, but you might be surprised, as it may stay a "little" amount. Bills have a nasty habit of eating more than you'd think.
I.e. You think you can save 50% of a check (for once), but then the car says "I want a new transmission. NOW!".
HA! things tend to happen like that don't they! very annoying. i will need to buffer an "emergency fund" for things like that. i sure hope the girl gets paid well, just incase i flop lol!
on a more topical note: how does one install the OpenHaltRestart kext? do i simply drag it into the kext folder and restart? should i backup anything incase?
An emergency fund is always a good idea.
Combined incomes are almost a must these days. I've no idea. That's one of the reasons I want to hack my machine. I like to experiment & learn new things. Then there's the need to keep up with the changes with existing stuff.on a more topical note: how does one install the OpenHaltRestart kext? do i simply drag it into the kext folder and restart? should i backup anything incase?
unfortunatelyAn emergency fund is always a good idea.
unless one is rich *dreams*i have implemented kexts before, this kext is made by PayStar (lol). just checking to see if anybody can explain if there is a different method or anything to watch for - as a precaution.I've no idea. That's one of the reasons I want to hack my machine. I like to experiment & learn new things. Then there's the need to keep up with the changes with existing stuff.
It looks like it could be usefull, and they apparently got it from the XCode project, rather than develop it themselves.i have implemented kexts before, this kext is made by PayStar (lol). just checking to see if anybody can explain if there is a different method or anything to watch for - as a precaution.
on a more topical note: how does one install the OpenHaltRestart kext? do i simply drag it into the kext folder and restart? should i backup anything incase?
OSXTools??
It looks like it could be usefull, and they apparently got it from the XCode project, rather than develop it themselves.
i think thats why its legal.. because its already been developed or something it doesnt break EULA. (no open source software can be implemented on OSX i think)
ahhh, thanks! will use it
It's free software, and doesn't alter Apple's code. I recall this is at least part of what makes it legal. I'd have to go back and check if I'm missing anything else.
i had the link open a moment ago! but now its lost in the depths of my history, i shall try finding it - but no promises. i could have sworn that it said "the EULA does not allow open source software to be put into OSX" or something along those lines....
I do not think the problem is that you are using 10.5.1. Are all Bios seetings right? I have another guide for you.
My subscription list on Insanelymac is quite long.
After a re-install of OS X, pulling out the EFI-X dongle and using Chameleon for a bootloader instead, everything is working perfectly. Who would have thought the $200 dongle would be the issue? Glad I wasted my money on that POS. Anyway, thanks to everyone who gave advise.
And to those who are thinking of getting the EFI-X, something I was promoting a few weeks ago, save your money. You can set up a bootloader very easily without it.
And to those who are thinking of getting the EFI-X, something I was promoting a few weeks ago, save your money. You can set up a bootloader very easily without it.
Good to hear that your Hack does its job now, it's nice to have something with the power of a 4 Core MacPro around the house.
Any advice on a ~$50 video card with good compatibility?
The 9400/9500GT appear to be popular. Personally I'd rather go with a 9600 GSO if that would work too.
The 9400/9500GT appear to be popular. Personally I'd rather go with a 9600 GSO if that would work too.
I forgot to quote, but for whoever is looking for an easy way to install Kext files look up Kexthelper. You just drag the kext into the window, type you password, and hit install. Its super easy and hasnt failed me yet.
I do not think the problem is that you are using 10.5.1. Are all Bios seetings right? I have another guide for you.
My subscription list on Insanelymac is quite long.
Thanks for your help. I am wondering if my problem is because I'm using an IDE DVD ReWriter and not a SATA one. Anyone got this working with an IDE DVDRW?
wow, thanks! i will give it a go
haha mybad, i meant for things like putting such and such a file into the OS then re-distributing it (such as what paystar did maybe?). you cannot sell a modified version of OSX.
the 8600/9600 is probably one of the most supported graphics cards out there, my 8500 has no troubles at all and works great (not so great for gaming though). the 9800 is also pretty much fully supported, is that too expensive?
I'll vouch for a 8600gt 256mb. I had to make my own efi strings for it (really easy) and it works perfectly. Or you could just install NVKush and have it work right away. Either way, its a solid, cheap card that is plenty capable for a budget card.
I have a spare EP45-DS3L board laying around and I RMA'd my 4830 so I'm living off of my overclocked 760G right now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150424
i used NVKush when i installed it, that was about a year ago. the only problem i have is that i cannot change screen resolution otherwise the screen just goes blue, i have to restart to fix it. maybe its time to upgrade to the new kext
that 9800 looks fine, just as long as you dont want to OC it (mighty hot card).
i used NVKush when i installed it, that was about a year ago. the only problem i have is that i cannot change screen resolution otherwise the screen just goes blue, i have to restart to fix it. maybe its time to upgrade to the new kext
I'd set up efi strings instead of kext hunting. Its much easier than it seems at first. I'll find you the guide i used later when i am less disorganized, lol.
it does seem easier, i did try it when i was a n00b, i still have no idea what to do. the guide would be greatly appreciated