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8800GT and install disc
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May 14, 2008, 11:49 PM
 
So with the new 8800GT cards, my old 10.5 disc can no longer boot the machine. I need a way to slipstream 10.5.2 into my existing disc. Anybody got any tips on accomplishing it? Thanks.

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May 15, 2008, 01:35 PM
 
This just came up in another thread and I think that answer was there aren't any apps that can help with this fundamental shortcoming of OS X.

edit: Here it is - http://forums.macnn.com/104/alternat...indows-on-mac/
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May 15, 2008, 05:19 PM
 
The only thing I can think of, which isn't the same as slipstreaming, is to create a clone of your system on another HD or DVD once it has been upgraded with the drivers.
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May 16, 2008, 09:11 PM
 
Hmm, that's what I was afraid of. I don't understand what they expect users to do after putting the new card in. I mean, does everybody keep the old card around?

Does anyone know if the retail versions of Leopard are 10.5.2 with the 8800GT drivers?
     
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May 18, 2008, 06:17 PM
 
Originally Posted by revMedia View Post
Hmm, that's what I was afraid of. I don't understand what they expect users to do after putting the new card in. I mean, does everybody keep the old card around?

Does anyone know if the retail versions of Leopard are 10.5.2 with the 8800GT drivers?
Not sure they're shipping beyond 10.5.0 on disc at present. But for 10.4, there was usually a sticker on the box indicating which version was included.
     
   
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