NetbookInstaller and NetbookBootMaker

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.

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

• NBI 1: USB Installation via Mac (for 10.5 Leopard)

Commentary

• Commentary for NBI 1 (Leopard)

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Just to be clear, I am very well aware that these advanced guides are outdated and need help.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.