My friend visit me yesterday after long time. He came with Macbook Pro and ask about a few unix command that he think I knew . In fact I never touch Mac OS system but I realized its not far from FreeBSD when we talk about terminal đŸ™‚
He told me that he decide to buy a Mac after struggle with hackintosh and due to lack of knowledge he admit that the process is not easy and he gave up. He want to document the process but he don’t have time. His brother seem attracted with the challenge and will continue the journey.
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I see it as challenge too and I prefer to collect all required information as part of preparation for Windows OS user and Laptop with intensive use.
Mental Preparation
Quick googling give me a fact that the process is not easy. Many people try to install it with great hope. Everything will be smooth and easy as Windows OS installation (only Next and choose Yes). In fact even after successful installation you’ll get another problem with wifi, touchpad and many more.
If you have working system using El Capitan then no need to rush for upgrade to Sierra unless you have strong reason ( Its a common to see too if something working well with Windows 7 not work with Windows 8 or Windows 10).
Time Preparation
Install fresh operating system (Windows or Linux Desktop) is easier for single OS. If you want dual booting system its more difficult since you need to learn about booting process (BIOS, UEFI etc). Time and patient needed also increased more for non familiar OS such Mac OS X.
If you busy then you will need to do it in free time and non stressful moment like weekend.
Hardware Preparation
Laptop is not same as PC where you can design it as you want. One component that I think I will need is 2nd hard drive for the following reasons :
- my existing 750 GB hard drive almost full with os iso files (various linux distro).
- SSD getting cheaper now. Adding HDD Caddy to replace Optical drive (CDROM) is perfect option.
- I can use Optical Drive as external using sata optical drive usb cable.
- I can experiment with hackintosh with this 2nd drive . When its fail I can retry it anytime without worry.
Knowing Laptop Specification
Know my laptop specification is the essential part. If I get stuck I can get help by supplying the information. Continue reading