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OSx86: Creating a Hackintosh [Paperback]

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Publication Date: February 8, 2010 \| ISBN-10: 0470521465 \| ISBN-13: 978-0470521465 \| Edition: 1 Unique guide to installing Apple’s Mac OS X software on non-Apple hardware If you’ve always wished you could install Apple’s rock solid Mac OS X on your non-Apple notebook, budget PC, or power-tower PC, wish no more. Yes, you can, and this intriguing book shows you exactly how. Walk through these step-by-step instructions, and you’ll end up knowing more about Apple’s celebrated OS than many of the most devoted Mac fans. You’ll learn to build OS X-ready machines, as well as how to install, use, and program OS X. Now that Apple computers are based on the Intel platform, the same as most PCs, rogue developers in droves are installing Mac OS X on PCs, including those based on the AMD and Atom processors; this is the first book to show how to create an OSx86 machine running OS X Provides step-by-step instruction on the installation, use, and programming of OS X on your existing computer, as well as how to build OS X-ready machines Helps you avoid pitfalls and common problems associated with running Apple software on PC hardware Offers numerous practical hints, tips, and illustrations Create your own Hackintosh with this essential guide.

Publication Date: February 8, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0470521465 | ISBN-13: 978-0470521465 | Edition: 1

Unique guide to installing Apple’s Mac OS X software on non-Apple hardware

If you’ve always wished you could install Apple’s rock solid Mac OS X on your non-Apple notebook, budget PC, or power-tower PC, wish no more. Yes, you can, and this intriguing book shows you exactly how. Walk through these step-by-step instructions, and you’ll end up knowing more about Apple’s celebrated OS than many of the most devoted Mac fans. You’ll learn to build OS X-ready machines, as well as how to install, use, and program OS X.

Now that Apple computers are based on the Intel platform, the same as most PCs, rogue developers in droves are installing Mac OS X on PCs, including those based on the AMD and Atom processors; this is the first book to show how to create an OSx86 machine running OS X
Provides step-by-step instruction on the installation, use, and programming of OS X on your existing computer, as well as how to build OS X-ready machines
Helps you avoid pitfalls and common problems associated with running Apple software on PC hardware
Offers numerous practical hints, tips, and illustrations

Create your own Hackintosh with this essential guide.

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OS X Mountain Lion Bible [Paperback]

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:50:22 +0000

Publication Date: September 11, 2012 \| ISBN-10: 1118401433 \| ISBN-13: 978-1118401439 \| Edition: 1 The complete guide to Mac OS X, fully updated for the newest release! The Mac’s solid, powerful operating system and the exploding popularity of iOS devices are fueling a strong increase in market share for Apple. Previous editions of this book have sold more than 75,000 copies, and this new edition is fully updated with all the exciting features of OS X Mountain Lion, including Game Center, Messages, and Notifications. Written by industry expert Galen Gruman, it covers all the basics and then delves deep into professional and higher-end topics, making it the one book you need to succeed with Mac OS X. Mac sales are booming, and those who are just getting started with a Mac need the detailed coverage in this guide Includes tips, tricks, and advanced information for those ready to step up to the next level with their Macs With both basic coverage and more in-depth explorations of professional and advanced features, this book is ideal for both Mac newcomers and veterans who want to master all the functionality of the new system Mac OS X Bible is the comprehensive resource on using the newest version of Mac OS X and taking full advantage of its power.

Publication Date: September 11, 2012 | ISBN-10: 1118401433 | ISBN-13: 978-1118401439 | Edition: 1

The complete guide to Mac OS X, fully updated for the newest release!

The Mac’s solid, powerful operating system and the exploding popularity of iOS devices are fueling a strong increase in market share for Apple. Previous editions of this book have sold more than 75,000 copies, and this new edition is fully updated with all the exciting features of OS X Mountain Lion, including Game Center, Messages, and Notifications. Written by industry expert Galen Gruman, it covers all the basics and then delves deep into professional and higher-end topics, making it the one book you need to succeed with Mac OS X.

Mac sales are booming, and those who are just getting started with a Mac need the detailed coverage in this guide
Includes tips, tricks, and advanced information for those ready to step up to the next level with their Macs
With both basic coverage and more in-depth explorations of professional and advanced features, this book is ideal for both Mac newcomers and veterans who want to master all the functionality of the new system

Mac OS X Bible is the comprehensive resource on using the newest version of Mac OS X and taking full advantage of its power.

Amazon, the Amazon logo, Endless, and the Endless logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS
COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.