Tag Archives: efi

Hacked OSx86 10.4.4 Impressions

Last night I finally had the time to install Maxxuss’ patches (which will go unlinked to prevent legal trouble) for OS X 10.4.4. His patches are what allows OS X to be installed on just about any computer. Previously OSx86 users had to work with the development version of OS X, but since Intel OS [...]

OSx86 10.4.4 Has Been Cracked

Maxxuss, the OSx86 hacking god, has finally cracked the OS X 10.4.4 encryption scheme, opening it up for installation on “beige boxes”. While every version of OS X has been difficult to crack, 10.4.4 raised the bar. With new security mechanisms such as EFI implemented into 10.4.4, several OSx86ers, including myself, were really wondering if [...]