How to install Mac OS X

First of all, you need to dispel a few myths associated with the procedure for installing this operating system. Many believe that Mac OS X can only be installed on computers with Intel processors and Nvidia graphics cards. It used to be so, but today the operating system developed by Apple is compatible with most modern devices.

Another myth is related to the complexity of the installation. Actually the installation process for this system is no more complex than installing Windows XP. However, if you are dealing with the "apple" operating system for the first time, this process may seem a bit unusual.

In order to install Mac OS X, you will need A computer whose configuration is not lower than the one specified in the operating system distribution, as well as the Mac OS X distribution itself.

Run the installer of the system. The resulting dialog box will requireSelect the language on which instructions will appear during the installation. Next, you need to carefully read the terms of the license agreement and put a few checkmarks for confirmation.

To install Mac OS X, the next step will be necessary choose a location for installation. Select the tab «Utilities», and then click on Disk Utility. In the dialog that appears, click on the button "Erase". This procedure is similar to the usualformatting the drive: absolutely all available files on the hard disk will be deleted. Before performing this procedure, we recommend that you write all the necessary files to disks or another hard drive.

After the formatting is complete close the Disk Utility window. Next, the system will automatically detect the disk, and to continue working, you must click on it with the left mouse button.

A window will appear "Installation Information", in which you will need to select the configuration settings and tick the appropriate places. Then click on the button «Done».

Next, it will start process of checking a hard disk for operability, as well as for the presence of damaged sectors. After that, the Mac OS X operating system will be copied to your computer, and the installation procedure will begin.

After that, be sure Restart the computer, and the first time you start the operating system, perform all the necessary settings in accordance with the configuration of the installed equipment and personal preferences.

When you start the system again, you will be prompted adjust keyboard operation. Click on the button "Continue" and in the dialog box that appears, perform the key identification procedure. This procedure is performed by pressing them according to the requirements of the operating system.

As you could see, installing Mac OS X is simple enough and you do not need any special programming knowledge. Nevertheless, in some cases installing this operating system on a PC can cause some problems.

It should also be noted that installing Mac OS X is not necessarily on a drive without an operating system. You can use the so-called virtual machine - Special software for the ability to work in one operating system through another.