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iPhone Developers Camp 584 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi everyone - we're putting together an event for iPhone development and wanted to share it with the MacNN Forums community.

iPhone Developers Camp is an upcoming gathering, inspired by BarCamp,...
Posted by ravenz, on Jun 16, 2007 at 07:47 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Yeah, 2.0.1 is faster...I guess. Windows XP went... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Yeah, 2.0.1 is faster...I guess. Windows XP went from booting in about 15 minutes to booting in about 5 minutes. Both are unusable. I upgraded my RAM today to 1.5GB and gave WinTel a 512MB...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 25, 2006 at 12:43 AM, in Mac Desktops
OpenOSX released the 2.0.1 updater today, but I... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
OpenOSX released the 2.0.1 updater today, but I don't see how to download the update.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 23, 2006 at 12:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
You're experiencing what I did - yet, in a recent... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
You're experiencing what I did - yet, in a recent support email from OpenOSX, they said:

"Something must be wrong as you are the only person complaining about performance."

I'd like someone who...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 21, 2006 at 12:17 PM, in Mac Desktops
They falsely advertise about "nearly native"... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
They falsely advertise about "nearly native" performance on their website.

Yes, I have 512MB of RAM. However, I dedicated 256MB to WinTel before booting up Bochs. I get another 1GB of RAM on...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 21, 2006 at 12:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
I think the problem is that the vendor, OpenOSX,... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I think the problem is that the vendor, OpenOSX, is clueless that emulators are emulators and just because you compile an application to support the iMac Intel doesn't mean that the emulator is going...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 11:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
The worst thing about this is what looks to be... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
The worst thing about this is what looks to be blatantly false advertising by OpenOSX. Their announcement, web site, and support emails to me all touted performance based on the fact that it's using...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 03:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
Agreed. I give up. I've just wasted 3-4 hours... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Agreed. I give up. I've just wasted 3-4 hours trying to get this thing loaded and performance clearly is really bad.

We'll see what clever response OpenOSX gives me to my performance questions (if...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 03:10 PM, in Mac Desktops
New photo posted at: ... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
New photo posted at:

http://homepage.mac.com/ravenzachary/PhotoAlbum1.html

I'm in the next stage of install now, and performance is horrible.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 03:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ok, the instructions were bad - it tried to... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Ok, the instructions were bad - it tried to reboot from the virtual CD and re-install Windows XP. I quit WinTel (Bochs), and this time checked the preference to load from the virtual disk instead.
...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 02:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ok, the setup copying procedure is done (2 1/2... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Ok, the setup copying procedure is done (2 1/2 hours!).

"Please wait while Setup initializes your Windows XP configuration."

It's been here for about 5 minutes (not frozen because I see loading...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 02:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
That's the only reason I haven't given up! 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
That's the only reason I haven't given up!
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 02:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
93% - I've wasted too much time on this already. 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
93% - I've wasted too much time on this already.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 02:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Only at 72%. 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Only at 72%.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 01:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
I did receive a response from VMWare just now. I... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I did receive a response from VMWare just now. I emailed them last night, asking if they intend to release VMWare for Intel Macs.

Their response...

"Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately,...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 01:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
Agreed! I think they are confusing PowerPC/Intel... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Agreed! I think they are confusing PowerPC/Intel native calls for the binary to PowerPC/Intel native calls for the emulator when I ask them questions.

A 10-20x speed boost over iMac G5 is...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 12:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
OpenOSX Support Exchange #1 ravenz: I have... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
OpenOSX Support Exchange #1

ravenz: I have an Intel iMac - will WinTel run well on this system?
openosx: Yes

ravenz: Does it use Rosetta or is it Intel-native?
openosx: The Intel calls are...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 12:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
The vendor claims it's a native Intel instruction... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
The vendor claims it's a native Intel instruction set emulation at 10-20x performance boost over an iMac G5. So far, this seems to be incorrect.

The launcher app for preferences is running through...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 12:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
At 22% now. After it finishes the install... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
At 22% now.

After it finishes the install process, I am going to quit WinTel 2.0 and tweak the Emulated IPS and VGA Update prefs. I may have set them too low as to create an artificial bottleneck....
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 12:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
Look at the info window to the left of it - Bochs... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Look at the info window to the left of it - Bochs is compiled as Intel. The OpenOS X launcher only controls preferences, I think.

I'm still only at 11% installed!
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 12:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
yeah, yeah, yeah... :p It's on backorder. 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
yeah, yeah, yeah... :p

It's on backorder.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 12:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ok, I have Windows XP running on my Intel iMac... 24,343 Views / 60 Replies  
Ok, I have Windows XP running on my Intel iMac through a VM right now. See updates over at this thread:

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?p=2842438&posted=1#post2842438
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 11:54 AM, in Mac Desktops
Ok, I am home now testing WinTel 2.0. I have... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Ok, I am home now testing WinTel 2.0. I have Windows XP installer running in the virtual machine right now, but it is painfully slow. Let's hope OS performance is better after the XP installation...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 11:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
I have the encryption password already.... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I have the encryption password already. Unfortunately, I am at my office right now. I am running home for a bit to test this - they are claiming 10-20x speed improvement over an iMac G5 for Windows!
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 11:11 AM, in Mac Desktops
I finally received my order for WinTel 2.0. I am... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I finally received my order for WinTel 2.0. I am dowloading now and hope to have screenshots of Windows running on my Intel iMac (although in a VM) sometime today.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 18, 2006 at 09:17 AM, in Mac Desktops
Those of us that purchased this software today in... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Those of us that purchased this software today in hopes of getting Windows working on the Intel iMac may be in for a rough road...
...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 09:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
Actually, these guys were at Macworld Expo. I... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Actually, these guys were at Macworld Expo. I walked past their booth (I'm fairly certain). That said, the Fink founder doesn't like them. They aren't giving full credit to the people that do some of...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 08:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
By the way, it only took my kids three days to... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
By the way, it only took my kids three days to lose the remote control for the iMac! Aargh.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 07:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
Still nothing, over five hours later...I am going... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Still nothing, over five hours later...I am going to call them tomorrow if I don't hear back.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 07:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Already ordered, and coincidentally from... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Already ordered, and coincidentally from www.datamem.com!
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 07:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
World of Warcraft on my Intel iMac (with only... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
World of Warcraft on my Intel iMac (with only 512MB of RAM, a known problem for this type of game) runs a bit faster than World of Warcraft on my PowerBook G4 1.25GHz with 1.5GB of RAM. While that...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 06:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
Awesome, thanks! 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Awesome, thanks!
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 06:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ok - I purchased their version of Bochs - no... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Ok - I purchased their version of Bochs - no download link, no email confirmation of the order, and no response yet to two emails to the company.

Let's hope my exerpience improves. :rolleyes:
...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 03:47 PM, in Mac Desktops
I did this on my new Intel iMac and received the... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I did this on my new Intel iMac and received the following result...

MACHTYPE=powerpc-apple-darwin8.0
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 03:31 PM, in Mac Desktops
...and no support for iTunes radio stations in... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
...and no support for iTunes radio stations in Front Row. ACK! This was a bummer for me.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 02:28 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'll try it tonight and post my results! 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I'll try it tonight and post my results!
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 02:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes! My kids are loving it. 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Yes! My kids are loving it.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 12:54 PM, in Mac Desktops
Limewire is a Java application. Java and... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Limewire is a Java application.

Java and Cocoa Java applications have to be recompiled using Eclipse (the Java code, that is). I went through this process with a friend who was testing his Intel...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 12:53 PM, in Mac Desktops
Sure, I'll do it as soon as I get home tonight. 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Sure, I'll do it as soon as I get home tonight.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 17, 2006 at 12:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
http://www.adobe.com/products/tryadobe/main.jsp 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
http://www.adobe.com/products/tryadobe/main.jsp
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 02:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?showtopic=... 24,343 Views / 60 Replies  
http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?showtopic=6700&st=100
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 02:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
I love getting install instructions through a 3rd... 24,343 Views / 60 Replies  
I love getting install instructions through a 3rd party. I can't replicate those steps, as written. :brick:
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 11:49 AM, in Mac Desktops
I'm impressed, so far. It really depends on what... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I'm impressed, so far. It really depends on what you want to do.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 10:29 AM, in Mac Desktops
"D" key failed for the following installers: ... 24,343 Views / 60 Replies  
"D" key failed for the following installers:

Ubuntu 5.04 Live CD
Ubuntu 5.04 Install CD
Windows XP 2002 Edition Install CD
SUSE Linux 9.3 Professional Install DVD
SUSE Linux 9.3 Professional...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 10:22 AM, in Mac Desktops
Using the "D" key on restart also failed for all... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Using the "D" key on restart also failed for all of the OS installers above. The iMac manual wants you to boot the hardware test CD using the "D" key.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 10:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
Aha! (From the iMac manual..."D" key is... 24,343 Views / 60 Replies  
Aha!

(From the iMac manual..."D" key is used. I will try this today on some different OS installer CDs, although I don't have Vista with EFI support.)

Using Apple Hardware Test

You can use...
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 09:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
Doesn't the D key force startup from the hard... 24,343 Views / 60 Replies  
Doesn't the D key force startup from the hard drive?
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 09:39 AM, in Mac Desktops
Good question. If I had a core monitor, I could... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
Good question. If I had a core monitor, I could tell you.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 01:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
A new Intel build of Handbrake was released this... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
A new Intel build of Handbrake was released this afternoon and h.264 encoding jumped up to 19-21fps for h.264. 3-4x improvement!
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 16, 2006 at 12:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
I did not know how to set the frame size, but I... 93,270 Views / 471 Replies  
I did not know how to set the frame size, but I matched the other settings and was getting only 5-6fps. Then again, we know this isn't an optimized version of Handbrake for Intel.
Posted by ravenz, on Jan 15, 2006 at 05:12 PM, in Mac Desktops
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