User:Outragedtony/OSx with Chameleon
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Osx86 Basics
How to install OSx86 with Chameleon 2
- general: rundown on installation methods, understanding basic funtions not step-by-step guide
- more in-depth ressources linked
Patched Kernel
- for reference: "old" methods
- list ready-to-go-distros
Chameleon 2
- modifications preloaded by bootloader - bootloader: chameleon
- advantage: "vanilla" os x install, can be easily updated - KISS, all patches etc in one place -» most up-to-date, feature-rich and actively developed solution
- based on EFI, bootloader "emulates" EFI - actual EFI setup not required with chameleon, can store files on osx or other partition
- real EFI partition managed by Chameleon: seperated from osx install, osx install can be wiped while keeping perosnal quirks in place - but: adds on complexity
- can also be done with chameleon files on osx partition (backing up chameleon files, reinstall, copy) . . . .
1. boot with chameleon 2. install from retail disc 3. install chameleon
Single OS
Pretty straight-forward, pick your choice (MBR/GPT) and partition ahead... Create Chameleon Boot-Cd, boot OSx retail DVD, Rule of thumb:
In case you might want to add another OS later, read ahead about Multiboot to save you some trouble. Limitation based on partition scheme used.
Multiboot
Partitioning
GPT, MBR or Hybrid?
MBR
Limitations: 4 primary partitions,
GPT
Not an option for Multibooting with Windows 7 and Vista on BIOS-based Motherboards, e.g. systems without EFI-implementation (will not boot/install/work). XP has no support for GPT. Does not have the limitation on number of partitions like MBR
Hybrid
Modifications and further info
- usb media instead of retail dvd -
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Can Chameleon chainload grub from logical partition?
Chainload Windows on logical?
Chameleon on native EFI-System?
part1 windows
part2 chameleon
part3 osx
part4ext:
5 /boot
6 /home
7 / . . . . . . . .