It's not even out yet and people have already hacked Mac OS X to run on the MSI Wind. Like with other non-Apple Leopard boxes, the little computer believes it is a Mac Pro, which is OK because we all want to be Mac Pros when we grow up. This version is still lacking some fine tuning, but it runs quite well according to Insanely Mac forum member Jav:
This was written while installing both Mac OS X 10.5.6 and Ubuntu GNU/Linux 8.10 in an MSI Wind U100, model MS-N011. Just notes to remember how it was done, just in case it needs to be done again. Quick links to the drivers.
MSI U90/U100 Drivers Download This page contains the list of device drivers for MSI U90/U100. To download the proper driver, first choose your operating system, then.
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Well, here it is. The new MSI Wind running Kalyway 10.5.2 (modified Leopard install). I still have to make some small adjustments, like the resolution and the wireless network card, but I couldn't resist posting these images that I'm sure will get the interest of more than one person. Ethernet and Bluetooth work right out of the box, so I'm really expecting a lot from this small notebook. - Translated from Spanish
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I like the idea of a $399 mini-notebook running Leopard at full capacity. [Insanely Mac Forum - In Spanish 2-Germans 0 - Gracias Perico!]