VMware, VirtualBox, virtualization, macOS integration
VMware, VirtualBox, virtualization, macOS integration
Hello everyone, welcome! I’m new here and sorry for any confusion. I’m considering purchasing a laptop for school soon because I’ll be relocating in a few months and won’t have my current desktop around. I’m leaning toward an Apple device, but I’d prefer to try the Mac OS before fully committing. My system is a Ryzen 2nd generation with an NVIDIA GPU, so I’m worried about running it without additional resources. I was thinking about using VMware or VirtualBox for virtualization, as they’ve been useful for other projects. However, I’m unsure if having just one GPU will allow me to use a hardware renderer in the VM. I’d like to know if macOS Mojave can work with a software renderer for a short test period to see if Apple is a good fit for my needs.
Thank you for your feedback. I thought about it, but I’m uncertain about Nvidia’s support for Mojave. Running high Sierra would likely require a modified kernel or workarounds, and I’m unsure if it’s worth erasing my drive to install macOS, which uses a different partition layout. I’ll still check, and appreciate your prompt reply.
To address your concerns... Yes, macOS can operate within a VMWare environment but it demands a specific update. I can't provide a direct link, but you might find the VMWare Unlocker on Google helpful. Is the investment worthwhile? Not really. Performance suffers significantly, and VMWare tools only support VGA output. You could try running it directly on hardware, which is feasible—High Sierra is manageable and offers some benefits. For custom kernels, Google provides AMD OSX with ready-made images and detailed guides. Yes, Apple uses HFS/APFS; you can use a separate drive and install there. Clover can detect Windows installs and add them to the boot menu. I’ve even managed a triple boot of Windows, Linux, and macOS using Clover before. *It seems they removed pre-compiled versions from the site, possibly due to Apple’s concerns about modifications.*