[Vincent Ferrari]

http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/12/m...ind-netboo.html

"When I installed Mac OS X on my MSI Wind, one of the key missing features was the lack of WiFi support. Some folks opted to replace the Realtek 802.11b/g module with a compatible one, but I opted to use my EV-DO adapter for connectivity. GottaBeMobile notes that some MSIWind.net forum members are circulating an OS X driver for the Realtek WiFi module and confirm that it works. The driver doesn't cause OS X to see the hardware as an AirPort card, but apparently, you can still configure the WiFi and get it working."

One of the biggest pains in building a Hackintosh is getting the WiFi working, and it seems Realtek is going out of its way to make sure that the process is a bit easier.  I was pondering getting a new Inspiron Mini next year (I sold my Mini 9 to get my MacBook Pro) but now I think the decision has been made for me to go elsewhere.  MSI Wind, here I come!

I wonder if this means Jason will give making a Hackintosh a try now?  Whaddya say, Jason?

[Vincent Ferrari]

http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/12/m...ind-netboo.html

"When I installed Mac OS X on my MSI Wind, one of the key missing features was the lack of WiFi support. Some folks opted to replace the Realtek 802.11b/g module with a compatible one, but I opted to use my EV-DO adapter for connectivity. GottaBeMobile notes that some MSIWind.net forum members are circulating an OS X driver for the Realtek WiFi module and confirm that it works. The driver doesn't cause OS X to see the hardware as an AirPort card, but apparently, you can still configure the WiFi and get it working."

One of the biggest pains in building a Hackintosh is getting the WiFi working, and it seems Realtek is going out of its way to make sure that the process is a bit easier.  I was pondering getting a new Inspiron Mini next year (I sold my Mini 9 to get my MacBook Pro) but now I think the decision has been made for me to go elsewhere.  MSI Wind, here I come!

I wonder if this means Jason will give making a Hackintosh a try now?  Whaddya say, Jason?

[Macguy59]

Actually I bought one from a local college student for $200 yesterday (white) with the sole intent of putting Leopard on it. I'm in the process of sucking down the special ISO and I was able to get my hands on the aforementioned realtek driver

[Vincent Ferrari]

Originally Posted by Macguy59

Actually I bought one from a local college student for $200 yesterday (white) with the sole intent of putting Leopard on it. I'm in the process of sucking down the special ISO and I was able to get my hands on the aforementioned realtek driver

Do report back then :-)

I'm seriously looking into a Wind in a few months and if this works, I'm there without question.

[Macguy59]

Originally Posted by Vincent Ferrari

Do report back then :-)

I'm seriously looking into a Wind in a few months and if this works, I'm there without question.

Get back to me when you're ready. My intention is to play with it for awhile then sell it. The only downside is that it has the 3 cell battery. I would sell it for whatever I have into it at that point.

[Vincent Ferrari]

Originally Posted by Macguy59

Get back to me when you're ready. My intention is to play with it for awhile then sell it. The only downside is that it has the 3 cell battery. I would sell it for whatever I have into it at that point.

I'm there. Hit me up when you're ready to move it ;-)

[Underwater Mike]

Definitely post back, please. This would be a cool project with the kids over winter break!