iATKOS 1.0i, my review.

xxDriveNxx · 12-24-2007

Well, just got iATKOS 1.0i installed and updated. First thoughts: Wow.
Much easier to install than ToH, and has the PC EFI bootsystem built in, so my entire system is unmodified, except for the kernel, since it takes a Core 2 Duo to have it work (and I'm running a Pentium D).

The installation took me about 30 minutes, and about the same for updates, bring the total amount of the install to approximately 1 hour. Very good, in reality, as it would take almost that long to install Leopard on a genuine Mac.

First Thoughts:
- Reminds me a lot of the ToH release. (The base, since they are both Leopard.)
- Booted and installed in half the time of ToH (Major improvement.)
- Updated with no problems.
- Contained all drivers I needed, minus my sound card (Sigmatel, easy fix.)

I really can't complain much about this release, as I've only been running it for around 30 minutes before writing this. I've had no problems thus far, and the majority of OSx86 problems are during the installation. I'll continue to update this thread as I use the system more and more, but I wouldn't expect this list to get much longer.

Current Complaints:
- Nothing major, but the developers decided to modify the 'About This Mac' window, as you will see in my screenshot. Easy fix, but annoying if anything.
- Default background not included: It was replaced by a different image; again, so idea why, but it's easily fixed.

Images:

Overall, so far iATKOS seems from my viewpoint the way to go if you're looking to get into the OSx86 scene with Leopard.
Any questions? Ask me here. I'll do my best to help.

xxDriveNxx · 12-24-2007

Instructions to Fix About This Mac:
As I'd mentioned in the first post, one of the few things that bothered me about this release was the modified 'About This Mac' window. I also mentioned that it is easily fixed.
For those of you who decide to use iATKOS, here is what you need to fix it.

I've attached 2 files, which are both required to make the window look like the original.
It's fairly simple to install them.

Put SystemVersion.plist in /System/Library/CoreServices
And put loginwindow.app in /System/Library/CoreServices

Success. You now have the default OSX About This Mac window!
Enjoy it.

Kedzi · 12-24-2007

You're so lucky...My brother doesn't want me to install it on the computer:mad:. I just saw the Guided tour of Leopard, it's amazing...
I want it ! ! :rolleyes:

rotateh · 12-24-2007

lucky intel user

still no amd-pack

xxDriveNxx · 12-24-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotateh

lucky intel user

still no amd-pack

ToH has a working Leopard AMD release, I know.

Join the irc over at irc.osx86.hu, and join room #leoamd

Your questions should all be answered there.

Kedzi · 12-24-2007

...Driven...Do you know everything in the computer world ? ? :p

xxDriveNxx · 12-24-2007

Update:
Woohoo, managed to get my Time Machine working with my previous backup from ToH!

dajavax · 12-24-2007

i want it... but no AMD... and... i am afraid of messing with my partitions... last time i tried installing OSx86 was in a virtual machine and didn't work

rotateh · 12-25-2007

maybe i'll give the toh build a try, thx for the info driven

iDragon · 12-27-2007

i just downloaded this, after the install, i keep getting MBR error 2 =(

12-24-2007	#1
xxDriveNxx Hiatus. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 514	iATKOS 1.0i, my review. Well, just got iATKOS 1.0i installed and updated. First thoughts: Wow. Much easier to install than ToH, and has the PC EFI bootsystem built in, so my entire system is unmodified, except for the kernel, since it takes a Core 2 Duo to have it work (and I'm running a Pentium D). The installation took me about 30 minutes, and about the same for updates, bring the total amount of the install to approximately 1 hour. Very good, in reality, as it would take almost that long to install Leopard on a genuine Mac. First Thoughts: - Reminds me a lot of the ToH release. (The base, since they are both Leopard.) - Booted and installed in half the time of ToH (Major improvement.) - Updated with no problems. - Contained all drivers I needed, minus my sound card (Sigmatel, easy fix.) I really can't complain much about this release, as I've only been running it for around 30 minutes before writing this. I've had no problems thus far, and the majority of OSx86 problems are during the installation. I'll continue to update this thread as I use the system more and more, but I wouldn't expect this list to get much longer. Current Complaints: - Nothing major, but the developers decided to modify the 'About This Mac' window, as you will see in my screenshot. Easy fix, but annoying if anything. - Default background not included: It was replaced by a different image; again, so idea why, but it's easily fixed. Images: Overall, so far iATKOS seems from my viewpoint the way to go if you're looking to get into the OSx86 scene with Leopard. Any questions? Ask me here. I'll do my best to help. __________________ Driven Design :: Global Takeover

12-24-2007	#3
Kedzi QC > US Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Québec Age: 16 Posts: 1,116	You're so lucky...My brother doesn't want me to install it on the computer:mad:. I just saw the Guided tour of Leopard, it's amazing... I want it ! ! :rolleyes: __________________

12-24-2007	#6
Kedzi QC > US Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Québec Age: 16 Posts: 1,116	...Driven...Do you know everything in the computer world ? ? :p __________________

12-24-2007	#7
xxDriveNxx Hiatus. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 514	Update: Woohoo, managed to get my Time Machine working with my previous backup from ToH! __________________ Driven Design :: Global Takeover

12-24-2007	#8
dajavax Developer Wannabee Mod Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Age: 17 Posts: 561	i want it... but no AMD... and... i am afraid of messing with my partitions... last time i tried installing OSx86 was in a virtual machine and didn't work __________________

12-24-2007	#4
rotateh buzz0r!zed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 246	lucky intel user still no amd-pack

12-25-2007	#9
rotateh buzz0r!zed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 246	maybe i'll give the toh build a try, thx for the info driven

12-27-2007	#10
iDragon Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	i just downloaded this, after the install, i keep getting MBR error 2 =(

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