This page documents the current state of NetbookInstaller. Note that this reflects the source code, not necessarily the latest released build.
Key
Fully Supported (may require specific software configurations)
Partially Supported
Unsupported
OS X
10.5 Leopard - Fully Supported
10.6 Snow Leopard - Work in Progress
Hardware (10.5)
Machine Audio Touchpad Bluetooth Card Reader Ethernet WLAN WWAN Sleep Hibernation Acer Aspire One D150 Works Works Works ??? Works Works Works Dell Mini 9 / Vostro A90 No Line In Works Works Non Bootable, Slow1 Works Works Works Works Dell Mini 10v Works Works Works Works Works Works Works Works Lenovo S10 2 No Inputs Works Works Works Unsupported Works Works HP Mini 110 Samsung NC-10 Speakers Only
Hardware (10.6)
Machine Audio Touchpad Bluetooth Card Reader Ethernet WLAN WWAN Sleep Hibernation Acer Aspire One D150 Works Works Works Works Works Works Works Dell Mini 9 / Vostro A90 Speakers Only Works Works Non Bootable, Slow1 Works Works Works Works Dell Mini 10v Works Works Works Works Works Works Works Works Lenovo S10 2 No Inputs Works Works Works Unsupported Works Works HP Mini 110 Samsung NC-10 Speakers Only Works Works
1 The Mini 9's card reader can not be booted from via the bios, however you can use a helper partition to boot an installed OS from the SD card.
2 The Lenovo S10 reports itself as "Lenovo" and as such it currently cannot be distinguished from other Lenovo devices.
Partially Supported
Unsupported
10.6 Snow Leopard - Work in Progress
Guides
NetbookInstaller and NetbookBootMaker
- NetbookInstaller 1: USB Installation via Mac
- NetbookInstaller 2: USB Mac Installation via Any Operating System
- NetbookInstaller 3: Installation via External DVD Drive using NetbookCD
- NetbookInstaller 4: Direct Install from Mac to SSD/HDD
Commentary
jimmymac_4 - Jim's Dell Mini 10v Hackintosh Resource
Tips
- Hardware
- Troubleshooting
- OS Update - Using Software Update and Combo Updates
- Frequently Asked Questions (Goes the FAQ section.)
Advanced Techniques
Just to be clear, I am very well aware that these advanced guides are outdated and need help. Consider them educational.
- Advanced 1: Backup and Restore Installations
- Advanced 2: Multi-Boot Configuration
- Advanced 3: Customize the Mac OS X Installer
Older Methods - These old guides are only here for reference and archival reasons. While useful for educational reasons, please do not use these guides for installing. They are outdated and no longer supported.