Can you install OSX on 8 gig Linpus AA1?

Yea or nea

 

Did you check the OSX thread?

 

I guess not.

In a nutshell: Mac OS X can be installed on the 8GB SSD, but it's gonna be real slow and you won't have much space left (less than 1 GB on a standard installation).

@Sid: I sent you a private message yesterday night. Did you get it?

 

Yep

I have to get around to running OSX on a One.
So I am thinking about getting another One to test software and hardware configurations on, looks like it could be a 120gb unit for the extra internal space. Only £229 - I must find a store that sells a six cell battery in the UK.

 

Thanks guys.

 

After install iAtkos 10.5.4 + iWork08 = Remain only 0.9 GB AND Boot & Run very slowly
****External HDD recommened****

 

running iAtkos v4 on a 8GB A1 - after major clean-ups (languages, fonts, large kexts) I have 1.5GB space left. write speeds on the SDD are terribly slow.

 

how is the speed on the 8 gig for internet and open office? How about with more ram? I am using this for email, office word, and basic funtion. When you say slow, is it usable or are you saying slow and not for use?

 

it's fine for browsing and editing... I'm running mySQL and wordpress with no problems.

 

thanks doxx, what size ram are you using? What osx variant did you install? Thanks

 

I maxed out the RAM at 1.5Gb and installed iAtkos v4 (Leopard 10.5.4)...

read this excellent thread http://www.aspireoneuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1505 for step-by-step instructions and issues

 

Excellent! Thanks. I wonder if Tiger would be faster?

 

Why not add a 16GB SDHC in the expansion slot and format it prior to OSX installation. That way, you would have 32GB of space.

 

The card readers don't work with Mac OS X on the One. See my topic about iATKOS.

 

I am running OS X from an external USB HD. Startup and running speed are fine. Obviously having the external drive sort of defeats the point of having such a small netbook in the first place though.

 

Install a 1,8" drive inside, like I did

 

Would a larger SSD help?

Hi,

do you think a larger SSD would help in dealing with the speed issues?
Did anybody actually replace the internal 8GB SSD with a larger one and install os x on that drive?

Would be great hearing from you!

kakue

 

Re: Would a larger SSD help?

A larger AND a *faster* SSD, yes.

 

Is the SSD so slow that it's unusable? Would you recommend not putting OSX on an Aspire One with an SSD?

 

It is, unfortunately.

Been there, done that. OSX on the One's stock SSD is almost unusable. Try and get a 1.8" ZIF drive to replace the SSD, and you'll be fine.