• Jazz up your x86 PC  into a ‘Macindows’ dual boot system

The inclusion of Intel processors in Apple’s newer lineup of Macs has enabled its users to dually enjoy the benefit of Mac OS X and Windows operating system on their Macs. On the other hand, Mac OS X has always been a fantasy amongst PC users since Apple had limited OS X to run on Intel architecture, therefore, it could be a possibility to install OS X on Intel based personal computer (PCs) and even on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)-based architecture. If you can’t afford a Mac or are just dying to fiddle on to find out how you can install the Mac OS X on your PC. It is not a piece of cake, since Apple provides no installation  package of any version of OS X for the PC, and googling the information offers only a few complicated procedures, we have decided to give you readers a sep-by-step guide on installing Leopard (Mac OS X v10.5) on PCs and dual boot it with windows XP. These steps are based on techniques and packages developed by the OSx,86 Project community and intended for intermediate computer user,

• System requirements

Installing Mac OSX on PCs is not appreciated by Apple. So Apple provides no support for such an installation hence there are some constraints to installing OS X on the PC. For instance, Leopard (OS X) will not support 64-bit computing on PC platforms. Processor lower than SS2 are not supported, Moreover, Intel Core 2 Duo processor and their AMD equivalent are not supported.,  so if you have bought your computer recently then you had better revert to the older one. Compatible processor include Pentium Duo, Intel Dual Core AMD Turion, and AMD equivalents of the aforementioned Intel processor. Hard drives will also have to be Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard drive as ATA  hard drives  will not be detected during installation. If you are not sure which you’re your PC has, download CPU-Z. it contains a small utility that lists many of a PC’s features including those mentioned here.

• Software requirements and building your install disk:

In order to Install Leopard, copy the contents of its DVD to your hard disk. You will have to modify its capabilities to  the x86 architecture. Referring to the OSx86 Project, Mac Geek blog, JaS and a few other communities can help elucidate this procedure. Alternatively, you can save yourself the bother and download the x86 version of Leopard through the ‘grey world of torrents’.
While it is not illegal to download JaS 10.4.8 Intel x86 ppf or iAtkos 1.0i iso, any unintended usage of the Mac OS X is a violation of Apple’s End User License Agreement (EULA).
After creation the x86 version, create a bootable image of the installation files with a disk image maker such as Magic ISO. Using an exploit, apply some play Station Patch Format (PPF) files to the disk image ISO. This is a third-party  technology which is used to bridge Apple on Pc architecture. You can download PPF patches created by different individuals and communities. A URL to one such patch is listed in The Sites section  of this article. Apply the patch with a small utility called PPF-O-Matic.
Once the patches have been applied, burn the image file (.iso) to a DVD as a bootable image. A head’s Nero Burning Rom will do the trick. Now you have your modified Mac OS X DVD in your hands. Latter on, you will also need an ubuntu CD, so download and burn Ubuntu to a CD as well

 

• Configuration

 

To install Leopard on PC’s make sure there are at least three partitions on the hard disk – one for Windows, another for leopard and a third partition for which the necessity will be explained later on. Spider strongly recommends that before you proceed, you make all the necessary backups to your system to avoid loss of important data.

Leopard needs to be installed on the primary partition manager, delete a space of at least six gigabytes or more.

To do this, open the Run Program dialog box (shortcut: Window key + R) by clicking Start>Run.
Type diskpart and click Enter. In the Command Line Interface (CLI) window, type:

Select disk 0
List partition
Create partition primary id=af

You should see a confirmation that a new partition has been created. Now type list partition , after which you should see a new 0 argument represents the first hard drive, with configuring the system for the installation process.

• Installation

 

     Insert the DVD made earlier in the DVD ROM drive and boot the system form the DVD-ROM drive at start up. If you boot into Windows then restart the computer and change the boot order to DVDs first and hard drives next. When you successfully boot from the DVD, a massage similar to “Starting Mac OS X Installer” will appear. Press the F8 key and then type- v and hit the Enter key. Now the installer will load, this usually takes some time. After clicking the ‘Next’ button a few times the installer will eventually load Darwin’s Disk Utility. If not, open disk utilities from Utilities>Disk Utility. After loading, Disk Utility lists the drives. In case the Utility does not show and drives, scan it again. If that does not work then it means that the attached hard disk is not supported. If you can see the partition that you had created for Leopard earlier then select it.
Confirm it by checking the size and format of the selected partition. Now erase the disk with Mac OS X journaled  File System (JFS) format and label the partition to JFS format, close Disk Utility, if it has no already closed, and click ‘Next’ a few times and agree to the license. When you are asked to select the installation destination, select the partition you created to continue and click on the customize button. Open the sub-selection menu and change the boot loader from Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) to Master Boot Record (MBR) and continue until the installation is complete.
After restarting, the computer will not be display an option menu to allow you to choose between operating system. To fix that, install Linux in the third partition. Use the Ubuntu CD which you should have  with you (if you did were told earlier) to install Ubuntu to the third partition. During the installation, Ubuntu will its own GRUB boot loader. GRUB will accommodate every installed operating system on the machine and will display an operating systems boot option menu. If, after installing Ubuntu, you are not able to see all the operating systems on the boot menu, you can edit GRUB’s boot menu. Ubuntu’s forums provide detailed help with that. If you do not want Ubuntu, just format the Ubuntu partition (in this case, the third one) form windows or Leopard. Upon seeing a choice of operating systems at the boot menu, select the Mac OS X install and enter the world of Leopard on your Pc.

The ZTc-10 wristwatch is a GSM tachnology cell phone. The package consist of 1.3″ TFT LCD capable of 260,000 pixels and 128×160 resolution.It can also display you JPEG and GIF images and you can shoot your memorable with its builtin 1.3 Megapixel  camers . you can Play MP3 songs or watch MP4 full-screen videos. With support of 1 GB MicroSD, you can store and play thousand of games.

With a call time of approximately three hours and standby time clocking in around 120 hours, the ZTc-10 is competitive in the battery life arena with many other popular handset models. With bluetooth technology, handsfree capability, USB connectivity, and voice recognition, the ZTc-10 is an intriguing option for replacing your main handset. Those who are averse to a bluetooth ear piece may find that having their phone around their wrist is just the alternative they were looking for.

Complete Specification

First Watch Phone - Unlocked w/ Digital Camera
Frequency: 900/1800/1900MHz
1) 1.3″ TFT LCD: 260k Pixels;Resolution;128 x 160px Touch screen
2) Special mini-camera 1.3 mega pixels
3) Audio format:MP3
4) Videp format: MP4,Full screen
5) Mini SD Card Memory: 512MB expandible up to 1GB
7) Picture format: JPG&; GIF
Notebook: 250 Groups
9) Message: MMS Supported
10) Switch ON/OFF :user-defined
11) Alarm: MP3 Alarm
12) Game:Picture Mosaic,
13) Other functions: MP3, MP4, Hand free, Message group, Voice take, MMS, Anti incoming ring wall
14) GSM,GPRS,WAP,STK,Bluetooth Supported.
15) Language:English, Spanish & others
16) Call time: About 3 hour
17) Stand by: About 120 hour
Accesories: Bluetooth with Headphone, Charger 110/220, USB Cable, Battery rechargeable, User’s Manual

Warranty: 1 Year

Zong (The China Telecom ) again rocks with a deal breaker offer, announcing unlimited EDGE connection in just Rs. 400 per month. It’s also a fact that quality of service vary from area to area. so please do some home work before you subscribe to this package! ask your class matte, neighbors or friend or any one who is using Zong unlimited EDGE connection in your locality.

Its a great deal as other Telcom companies like Mobilink, Warid, Telenor does offer unlimited GPRS at Rs. 500/month and Telenor offering unlimited EDGE at Rs. 1000 per month but that is only for postpay connection not on a prepaid connection.

Zong is offering unlimited EDGE on both prepaid and postpaid connections. Zong recently covering EDGE to major nine cities (Islamabaad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore…) and GPRS facility to rest of country . Mean while they are upgrading their network and plan to switch their network on EDGE all over the country ASAP.

In my opinion that is a deal breaker offer. even half hour has been elapsed as i am trying to contact their callcentre but all lines are busy ;). i am sure we will be addicted of Zong services soonly! if they updrade their network and services!
Here what Zong says

“We have nationwide GPRS with edge covering major nine cities of Pakistan.

Charges

* Standard GPRS charges Rs15+tax/MB

* Special rates on Zong Free Rs10+tax/MB

* Data will be charges in chunks of 8KB

Unlimited mobile Internet Package

* Just Rs400+tax and enjoy unlimited internet for the whole month.

* To activate Zong unlimited internet package call 310 or visit the nearest sales & service center.”

Here is the packages detail of GPRS/EDGE provider in Pakistan

1. - Telenor offering unlimited EDGE through Smart Mail @ Rs. 1000 per month (Post paid only)
2. Mobilink offering unlimited GPRS @ Rs. 500 per month only (Post paid only)
3. Warid offering unlimited GPRS @ Rs. 500 per month only (Post paid only)
4. Zong offering unlimited EDGE @ Rs. 400 per month only (Prepaid and postpaid connections)