BlackCH's Blog

This project is discontinued

2009-04-07T12:20:00.000-07:00

This project is discontinued.

XxX_x86_10.5.6_Install_Disc_Universal_Final.v2

2009-03-06T09:50:00.000-08:00

I just put a new ISO up. The "Final.V2" Integrates PPF3 and unreleased PPF4. This will be probably the last update I do on the ISO. The main new feature is GFX EFI strings right from the installer. Besides that the new ISO is now read-only to avoid changes in the filesystem and therefore unmatched MD5...There are also a few more drivers and tools....
Almost forgot: I've added DPCIManager and XFolders to the Utilities installer's menu. With DPCIManager you can get a list of your hardware (with DEV ids); Is not much but is better than nothing. XFolders is there in case you need to replace any files on the hardisk.

XxX_x86_10.5.6 PPF3

2009-02-20T04:15:00.000-08:00

So thats the last update to the ISO, which intended to be FINAL release, but after all I found the need to update a few things. Get it at the usual tracker

This should be used ONLY on XxX_x86_10.5.6_Install_Disc_Universal_Final.iso
(MD5: DDA0229709C2305659760341E1ABAE75)
As the ISO mounts as 'read-write' by default its content can get changed very easily (even by browsing through). Make sure you have the right MD5 checksums before and after applying the PPF.

Main features:
-NVidia extended support for over a 250 different NVidia 7xxx, 8xxx, 9xxx cards
-Updated Radeon HD drivers
-Better organization of the installer menu items
-Some obsolete drivers removed
-Few more drivers and fixes.

I have not atempted to fix the SB600 SATA problems; theres mixed results so I cannot know exactly what the problem is. For those people with SB600 problems I recommend generating a custom kextcache for your own system and replace the one inside the ISO.
Also I want to add a special note: With this ISO you can get a clean vanilla install (no modified/hacked files). The 'Default' option installs some basic kexts you will need to run on PCs, but you can uncheck this as well if you are using alternative boot methods like 'Munky's EFI partition'.

XxX 10.5.6 final ISO out

2009-02-03T12:39:00.000-08:00

The XxX 10.5.6 final iso is up to download on the usual tracker. Although the installer has nearly the same options as before (includes the PPF1 and the unreleased PPF2) this is a whole new ISO based on 10.5.6 retail disk (build 9G66). All the problems some of you were noticing on the Rev 2 ISO (localization bugs, DVDPlayer.app, couple of missing dependencies) were related with the fact that this ISO was based on a 10.5.4 disc, with a integrated (no so well as it seems) 10.5.6 combo update on it, and on top of that some of you were installing old language pkgs which I think are not fully compatible. With this new ISO you can get a completely clean retail installation (full unmodified vanilla) if you wish.
Besides that main highlight theres a few more small additions:
-AnV 10.5.6 kernel (AMD/Intel) -based on Voodoo source
-Nforce mpc67 boot support
-NVkush custom ram bug fixed
-mkextMaker.app bug fixed

In case you need to install any language pack use the XxX_Language_Pack v2 (it will be uploaded after the ISO start having enough seeds) to avoid incompatibilities.

XxX_Language_Pack

2009-01-24T10:26:00.000-08:00

Due problems people reported related with installing extra language packages (Finder crashing, pref panes with strange characters, etc) I decided to release a language post-installer with all the pkgs missing in the ISO. I've done some tests here and the bugs seems to be gone, so please re-test and let me know.

Language Localization bugs

2009-01-21T05:57:00.001-08:00

Some bugs appears when an extra Language Package is installed. People reported special characters not showing up, strange characters on the Sharing Pref Pane, and the more nasty; Finder Pref Pane crashing. I have made a fix for the last one. It must be applied right after you installed your lenguage pack.

http://www.mediafire.com/?j1uxngmjmyz

My recommendation is to either use the default english or, if your language is a must, try another distro. I belive (I might be wrong) the Language Packs everybody are using (from 10.5.4 retail disks or older) are for some reason not fully compatible.

XxX_10.5.6_PPF1

2009-01-09T07:38:00.000-08:00

This is the first PPF for the 10.5.6 ISO. It adds some requested drivers and fixes.

Addons & Fixes:

-10.5.5 seatbelt.kext installed by default with non 9.6.0 kernels (fixes KP while mounting DMGs)
-DVD player fixed
-GMAx3000/3500 fixed
-10.5.5 NVkexts (for NV FX5xxx graphics cards)
-AppleGraphicsUpdate1.0
-Alps FFScrolls Glide Trackpad driver
-AppleHPET disabler
-10.5.5 keyboard prefpane
-AHCI 10.5.6 fix
-Local time toggle
-MassStorage 205 kext
-USBFamily 328 kexts
-IOPCIFamily 254 kext
-NVkush for 320,512,640,768 mb cards
-New alc 662
-New Sigmatel 9223
-NVinject for DVI output (8400gs/8600)
-mkextMaker
-FunctionFlip prefpane

DVDPlayer.app Fix

2009-01-02T07:53:00.000-08:00

A user has reported the DVDPlayer.app is broken.

For those that have already installed and dont want to reinstall again (nor wait for a PPF), here is the fix:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XI22U9X9
Just install it. This fix will be included on the next PPF too

XxX 10.5.6 is out

2008-12-25T07:16:00.000-08:00

The new ISO has been just upped. It includes all the drivers from the previous 10.5.5 release (with all the PPFs) plus some new kexts for 10.5.6.
Please test; 10.5.6 has introduced some changes and some of the old drivers might not work (could even generate kernel panics). As always new add-ons and bugs will be handled by PPFs.
Enjoy!

PPF3

2008-12-17T05:06:00.001-08:00

The PPF3 is up at the usual place. You need to apply PPF1 & PPF2 before using this!
Add-on and fixes:

-Chameleon 1.0.11 cdboot (JMicron fix)
-Fixed ChameleonSMBIOS boot.plist (Timeout added)
-Fixed Uli SATA controller support
-Fixed GMAx3000
-GMAx3500
-New Alc 268
-kXAudioDriver 1.2b1
-Ralink RT71
-Old APIC/ACPI
-Marvin's AMD Patcher
-NTFS Driver
-PackageMaker
-IORegistryExplorer
-Updated x86Tools
-DSDTPatcher GUI
-MKextTool
-Minor typo bugs

First AMD success report!

2008-12-15T09:37:00.000-08:00

The specs:
AMD X2 5200+ (dual core @2.6Ghz, 1MB L2)
Asus M2N32SLI - NForce 590SLI
Geforce 8800GTS 320 MB
Installed Packages:
-Essentials
-Voodoo 1.0
-dsdt patch
-Netkas EFI v9 bootloader
-NforceATA
-nForceLAN.kext
-AzaliaAD1988b
-NVInject 0.21 320

PPF2 Released

2008-12-06T17:27:00.000-08:00

I've just released the PPF2 (get it at the usual place). This patch will upgrade the ISO to Rev1.

The highlight features are:
-Voodoo 1.0 RevA Kernel (many thanks to the Voodoo XNU team for their work!!). It is also used to boot the DVD installer and thanks to its on-the-fly patching I hope the ISO can work on AMD cpus too! (I can not test this. AMD users please test)
-DSDT patcher (by fassl) is integrated on the installer; it will generate a DSDT.aml file that will be load in the first boot with the right bootloader. (be aware that the patcher doesnt work with all the mobos/laptops; check the Install log to see if the patching succeeded or not)
-PCEFI 9 (by netkas) and Chameleon with smbios and dsdt override (by mackerintel)

Besides those the PPF adds the following patches/drivers: Disabler.kext, SMBIOSResolver, ToH 9.2.0 Speedstep kernel, Jmicron JMB360, ATI SB4x0 ATA, Uli 5278 ATA, Marvell 610111ab IDE, fixed ATI x1950 pro/gt, ATI x1600, GMAx3100 id 2a12, ALC 268 for ACER Aspire One, STAC 9271d, AD1981 AC97, Ali Uli M5455 AC97, NForce LAN Driver, SKGE 02d, iwi 3945, iwi 4965, ACPIBattery, USB Fixed kexts, AHCI icons fix, OpenDSDT kext, CPUx app, PCITools 3.0.0, MSRTools. It also has a new kextcache that hopefully will fix the issues with mouse/keyboard some where having...

The PPF has the undo data just in case something is wrong. Also theres a alternative kernel in the root of the ISO (which doesnt support AMD patching); If you have any problems starting the installer try booting with: -mach_kernel_2. Also please read the topics linked above to understand how the new features works...

ENJOY!

2008-11-05T02:39:00.000-08:00

OK, the PPF1 is up at the bay. I hope it solves already some bugs.
The famous password to unrar the ISO is: mrspock

Check and re-check MD5 checksums when applying the PPF.....

By the way, AMD CPUs are not supported yet. Hopefully soon...

2008-11-05T00:37:00.000-08:00

A PPF is on the way, together with the password everyone was asking...

2008-10-29T01:55:00.000-07:00

XxX x86 10.5.5 Leo Install Disc Beta1 is been released for testing!
You will need a password to unrar the ISO because I want to start with a small group of testers at first. The testings will gradually open to all of you in a couple of days (I'll post the password)... be patience

Installer Screenshot

2008-10-12T16:12:00.000-07:00

Lately I found myself puting a new 10.5.5 ISO together...
I will release beta version soon for those who wants to help with testing.

2008-08-13T14:22:00.000-07:00

I'll be out of the making iso buissness for now. I have too many things going at the moment and besides , after JaS new release we dont need much else, do we?. If you were waiting for my release just download the JaS iso...

2008-06-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

Sorry people, but the iso release has been delayed without date. Im very busy again for the next few weeks, so.... what to say; thats the thing with freelancing.

2008-06-02T03:20:00.000-07:00

Hi peolpe. Im glad to say that after a few very busy months the XxX 10.5.3 disc is on the working line. Is looking pretty good. It includes PCEFI (for MBR and GUID). Im also trying to include as much drivers as possible...

I will release a test version in about two weeks from now.

Stay tuned!

2008-04-14T02:47:00.000-07:00

Rev2 Installer screenshot

2008-04-11T00:35:00.000-07:00

Since last night the new ISO is aviable to download. The new features are:

-X11

-X11 update 2006 1.1.3

-Airport Utility update 5.2.1

-Compatibility update for QuickTime 7.2

-Java for MACOSX 10.4 release 6

-Safari 3.1 update

-iTunes 7.6.2 update

-Security update 2008-002

-QuickTime 7.4.5, AirPort Extreme update 2008-002

-GMA900_10.4.5 drivers

-BroadcomWiFi patch

-New Jmicron and Marvell ATA controller driver

-Realtek RTL8111/8187/8187B

-SSE2 DVD player patch

-Generic AC97 Audio driver

-Radeon 7500 patch

-SpeedStep.app

-Little Snitch

-Sowndflower

-Perian

-SlimBatteryMonitor

-KextHelper

Enjoy!

2008-04-01T06:40:00.000-07:00

Drivers requests are welcome and will be included as long as a DOWNLOAD LINK AND DETAILED INFO IS PROVIDED BY EMAIL. DO NOT POST ANY LINKS HERE. Dont wait too long; the ISO will be out middle next week.

2008-03-31T17:31:00.000-07:00

A few days after the PPF2 release a new Rev 2 from XxX_OS_x86_10.4.11_Install_Disc ISO image will be aviable soon. It includes PPFs 1, 2, plus all apple software updates until march 2008. Also adds new RTL8187/B, 8111 drivers, SpeedStep throttler, Perian, and a few more utilities. If the rumored 10.4.12 does not come, this will be probably the last update of the ISO before XxX_10.5.x,