Thursday, June 4, 2009

Mac OS X 10.5.7 Combo Update

http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_7_Combo_Update

How to Install Mac OS X 10 3 (Panther) on Your Windows PC

Decompress the PearPC archive into a directory such as "C:\PearPC".
Create your ISO file from the Mac OS X 10.3 installation CD 1 using your favorite burning/ripping software. You can find documentation at the software's website for creating ISO image files.
Save the ISO file to the PearPC directory as "macosx10.3.iso".
Install the PearPC Control Panel and start it up. Click "File">"Create Virtual Hard Drive". When the window opens, under "Hard Drive Size", move the slider till you get the virtual size you want. 3GB is plenty to install the operating system.
Click "Browse". Browse your way to the PearPC directory, and save the HD image as "MacHD3GB.img". Once you've done that, click "Create Hard Disk".
Click "File">"New Configuration File" with the PearPC Control Panel. A Wizard pops up.
Now that you're looking at the Wizard window, click "Continue". Next to "PearPC Specifics", click "Browse", and find "ppc.exe" which is in the PearPC directory you extracted it to. Use which ever one of the icons you want to.
Under "Primary IDE Device", click "Browse", and find the hard drive image we just created, "MacHD3GB.img".
Under "Memory Size" move the slider to how much virtual RAM you want Mac OS X to have. You can get by with 128MB, but 256MB or 512MB is better. Its ok to set this higher than the amount of actual RAM you have installed in your computer.
Click "Continue".
Under "PearPC Additional Options", set the video mode you want. If you are using 1024x768 with Windows, you can you can use it for PearPC. You must pick "32" for the color depth. There is a small bug in the PearPC Control Panel, that if you pick "16", PearPC will not start. For "Video Driver", put either "video.x", or the full path to the file, which should be "C:\PearPC\video.x". CPU PVR should be set to "G3". That's the PowerPC processor you going to emulate. Even though you can pick "G4", don't, PearPC won't work. Leave "Fullscreen Key Combo" and "Mouse Grab Combo" to their defaults.
We're not going to setup Networking with this howto, so leave "Enable Networking" unchecked.
Leave everything else on this window the default. Click "Finish".
On the last window, enter a name for this PearPC configuration. Just name it "Mac OS X Panther". For location, leave the filename pearpc.cfg, but save it in the same directory as PearPC, which should be "C:\PearPC".
Click "Finish".
Unfortunately, the PearPC Control Panel isn't perfect. We need to make a small change to the pearpc.cfg file we created with it. Open My Computer, and browse to your PearPC directory. Open the file "pearpc.cfg" with Notepad. Add these 3 lines to the bottom of the file (without the asterisks):
pci_ide0_slave_installed = 1

pci_ide0_slave_image = "C:\PearPC\macosx10.3.iso"

pci_ide0_slave_type = "cdrom"
Save the file and close Notepad.
Now its time to run PearPC and install Mac OS X. Double-click the "Mac OS X" icon in the PearPC Control Panel (or whatever you named it). This starts PearPC. You'll be given a couple options on which drive to boot from, the HD, or CDROM. Choose CDROM.
Mac OS X 10.3 should start installing itself. When prompted, choose to format the HD. THIS IS NOT YOUR ACTUAL HD, BUT THE VIRTUAL 3GB HD.
Follow all the instructions. Once Mac OS X 10.3 has been installed, you're done! You can now run OS X at any time by running the PearPC Control Panel and clicking the Mac OS X icon. From now on, choose HD instead of CDROM. Once the OS has been installed, you don't need to select the CDROM ISO again.



Things You'll NeedPearPC - You get that at Sourceforge. Just pick a mirror and save the file on your Windows Desktop.
PearPC Control Panel
Mac OS X 10.3 ISO - You need to create an ISO image of the Mac OS X 10.3 installation CD (you only need CD 1). You can create ISO files with IsoBuster, Ahead Nero, Alcohol 120%, and many other CD burning/ripping programs. Some of these programs can be downloaded off their website and used for a trial period (i.e. long enough to make the ISO file). You can get Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" for less than $50 here.






[edit] F.A.Q.Q: Isn't Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) the latest version?

Not anymore, Leopard is currently the latest, but installing Tiger requires additional steps. I'll explain that in a different article.
Q: Where do I get OS X 10.3 if its an old version?

A: Auction websites like eBay, or classified listings like Craigslist.
Q: How fast does it run?

A: Very fast if you select the 1gb option for how much memory the emulation will have, but it depends how much RAM you have on your PC. Recommended 1 or 2gb :D.
Q: Can I keep Windows XP installed on my computer?

A: Yes, you have to. PearPC is emulation software that runs under Windows or Linux.
Q: Is this the real thing, or does it just make Window XP look like OS X?

A: It's the real thing. Mac OS X runs inside a Window (or fullscreen) while running Windows.
Q: Can I surf the web using PearPC/Mac OS X 10.3?

A: Yes, you will have to setup networking which I'll explain in a different howto.
Q: Can I watch videos and listen to music using PearPC/Mac OS X 10.3?


A: Yes and no. You can watch video (although it will be slow), but PearPC doesn't support audio yet.



[edit] ResourcesThe PearPC is a great place to find out more. You can find it at www.pearpc.net.



[edit] TipsOnce Mac OS X 10.3 has been installed, you can edit the pearpc.cfg file, and change the line that reads 'prom_bootmethod = "select"', and change it to 'prom_bootmethod = "auto"'. PearPC will not prompt you select from the HD or CDROM for booting. It will automatically boot the HD image. You can also edit the pearpc.cfg file from the PearPC Control Panel. Click "File">"Edit Configuration File", click "Continue", and change "Boot Method" to auto.
Type ALT+RETURN to switch from window mode, to full screen.
Click F12 to switch from the Windows mouse, to the Mac OS X mouse.
[edit] WarningsThis topic violates the EULA with Apple, Inc.
IT IS ILLEGAL, but take a risk it is totally worth it <(-_-)>

BSNL 3G Tariff

Well BSNL Launched 3G Services in Chennai
Now BSNL has announced the 3G Tariffs and plans .

The good news is that it will be available both on Prepaid and PostPaid.

You have to purchase a new 3G SIM card for Rs.300 and the website says that migration from 2G to 3G would not be possible.

We are not sure if it means just getting a new SIM card or getting a new number as well. Its most likely that it would be just the SIM.

Just in case if your wondering what kinds of speeds are possible on 3G

2.1 Tariff for 3G mobile service

2.2.4 Initial SIM Charges for both postpaid and prepaid service:

Particulars
Amount

Cost of SIM (Inclusive of Service Tax) in Rs.
300

Talk Value in Rs.
NIL

Initial Validity in days
7

Migration from 2-G to 3-G
Not feasible at present

Applicable to
Voice & Data plan



2.2 Voice Plans: Prepaid

2.2.4 Voice Prepaid: Activation Vouchers (for choosing a particular plan)

Particulars
Super 350
Super 650
Super 1350

Activation Voucher (Inclusive of Service Tax) in Rs.
350
650
1350

Talk value in Rs.
270
530
1200

Validity in Days
30
45
90

Call Charges in Rs./Min




Local – On-net
0.40
0.35
0.30

Local – Off-net
0.70
0.65
0.60

Local-Video calls
2.00
2.00
1.50

STD – On-net
1.00
1.00
1.00

STD – Off-net
1.00
1.00
1.00

STD – Video calls
3.00
2.50
2.00

P2P SMS (Rs./SMS)




SMS – Local
0.50
0.25
0.10

SMS – National
1.00
1.00
1.00

SMS- International
5.00
5.00
5.00

Data usage in Rs./MB
3.00
2.50
2.00



2.2.4 Recharge Vouchers : (Inclusive of Service Tax) – for subsequent recharges

MRP of RCV in Rs.
500
700
1100
1600
3000

Talk Value in Rs.
400
600
950
1450
2800

Validity in days
30
45
60
90
180


2.2.4 Special Value Vouchers (SVV) with 30 days validity L Inclusive of Service Tax)

Particulars
Price in Rs.
Local (Rs./Min)
STD (Rs./Min)
Rs./SMS

On Net
Off Net
On Net
Off Net
Local
National

Late Night SVV

(From 11PM to 7AM)
39
0.10
0.40
0.50
1.00
As per the Plan

SMS SVV
29
As per the Plan
0.10
0.50

SVV – Local
40
0.20
0.40
As per the Plan

SVV – STD
49
As per the Plan
0.50
0.75
As per the Plan

SVV – STD + Local
69
0.20
0.40
0.50
0.75
As per the Plan


The above special tariff will be applicable in Home PLMN only.

The Special Value Voucher (SVV) is applicable only to 3G plans.

2.2.4 Voice Plans: Postpaid #

Particular
Full value 500
Full value 800
Full value 1000
Unlimited 2500

Fixed Monthly Charges in Rs.
500
700
1000
2500

Free local minutes (On-net)
900
1200
1600
3500

Free STD minutes (On-net)
NIL
NIL
NIL
500

Free Video Local calls in Min
30
50
75
150

Free Local SMS
150
200
300
1000

Free data worth Rs.*
60
150
300
500

Pulse (Sec)
60
60
60
60

Call Charges in Rs./Min





Local- On-net
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00

Local – Off-net
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30

Local - Video calls
2.00
2.00
1.50
1.00

STD – On-net
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.00

STD – Off-net
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.50

STD - Video calls
3.00
2.50
2.00
2.00

P2P SMS (Rs./SMS)





SMS – Local
0.40
0.30
0.10
0.05

SMS – National
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.40

SMS - International
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00

Data Rate (Rs/MB)
3.00
2.50
2.00
2.00


# Service Tax as applicable extra

* Free data do not include MMS.

2.3 Roaming Charges*: (Both for Postpaid and Prepaid)

Particulars
Local
STD

On-net
Off-net
On-net
Off-net

Voice – Outgoing (Rs/Min)
1.00
1.00
1.50
1.50

Video Call – Outgoing (Rs/Min)
2.00
3.00
3.00
4.00

SMS- (Rs./SMS)
0.50
1.00
1.00
1.00

Voice Call – Incoming (Rs/Min)
1.00

Video call – Incoming (Rs/Min)
2.00

Data Charges Rs / MB
3.00


*Shall be applicable uniformly to all voice as well as data plans.

2.4 3G Data Plans

2.4.1 Trial Pack :( Inclusive of Service Tax)

Trial Pack - 50 MB
Rs 60
15 days Validity*

Trial Pack - 100 MB
Rs 120
15 days Validity*


Data charges for trial pack customers after use of 50 / 100MB or 15 days expiry shall be as per his base plan. The trial pack shall not be allowed more than once, per customer.

*This will increase the validity of Main and dedicated accounts both.

2.4.2 Data Plans: Prepaid

Plans >>
MBV 250
MBV 400
MBV 650
MBV 1000
MBV 3001

Plan Price in Rs. (Service Tax Extra)
250
400
650
1000
3001

Free data usage in GB
0.30
1.00
2.00
5.00
Unlimited

Validity (Days)*
30
30
30
30
30

Data Charges in Rs./MB**
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
-


* This will increase the validity of Main and dedicated accounts both.

** Data charges beyond free usage shall be deducted from the available balance in his main account.

2.4.3 Data Top Ups : ( Inclusive of Service Tax)

Price of Top-up
Validity in days
Free Data Usage

Rs 120
NIL
100 MB

Rs 225
NIL
300 MB

Rs 260
NIL
500 MB

Rs 330
NIL
1GB


2.4.4 Data Plans: Postpaid*

Plans >>>>
MB

250
MB

400
MB

650
MB 1000
MB

3000

Fixed Monthly Charges (Rs)#
250
400
650
1000
3000

Free data usage per month in GB
0.3
1
2
5
Unlimited

Data Charges beyond free limit (Rs./MB)
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
-


*Unutilized balance of data usage in Post-Paid plans shall not be carried forward to next month.

# Service Tax as applicable extra.

2.4.5 Top Up Validity Options: (Valid for Voice /Data Prepaid plans)

Price of Top-up in Rs. (Service Tax Extra)
30
50
90

Talk Value in Rs.
0
0
0

Validity in days
7
15
30


2.4.6 Optional- Concessional tariff for night (11.00 PM to 07.00 AM) usage for Pre-Paid & Post-Paid services

Monthly charges in Rs. (Service Tax Extra)
Rs.28/- *

Data usage charges during night hours
Rs.1/MB #

Applicable to
All voice/data plans


* shall be deducted from the main account.

# Applicable in Home PLMN only

2.4.7 Base Voice and SMS Plan (Applicable to all Data Plans)

Particulars
Local
STD
International

Voice Call –On-net in Rs./Min
0.50
1.00
As per 2G plan

Voice Call –Off-net in Rs./Min
1.00
1.20

Video call On-net/Off-net in Rs./Min
2.00
3.00
NA

SMS (Rs./SMS)
0.50
1.00
5.00

Roaming Charges in Rs./Min
As per para 2.3