Most Mac users are not aware of taking image of a DVD/CD. In the Disk Utility there is a option to create image file, but even though it creates.cdr format which only supports Mac. So we cannot share our image file with our friends who use other operating systems like Windows or Linux. Here I am going to show you a simple method to create ISO disc image (globally used image format) without. Most users prefer installing Windows on a Mac using the official Boot Camp Assistant software as opposed to installing Windows in a virtual machine such as VirtualBox and Parallels Desktop, and in order to install Windows 8.1 on Mac, you need to have Windows 8.1 ISO image or setup files.
OK, first off, this is a first in that I’m writing a combined Windows/Mac article. I thought it would be nice for both types of users to see how the other half lives. No fighting now!
So, last week I wrote about creating a bootable USB thumb/flash drive from an ISO file using your Mac (Windows users, you’ll get your turn soon). You can also read how to create an ISO file from a CD in the above mentioned article.
I’ve also previously discussed converting DMG files to ISO files on your Mac.
Now we’ll get into creating a CD. It might be bootable or it might not. That depends entirely on the ISO image you are using.
Remember, an ISO file is typically an exact image of a CD or DVD so if the CD or DVD that was used to create the ISO was bootable then chances are that the ISO file contains this information too.
If you would really like to learn more about ISO files you can view this comprehensive Wikipedia page.
ISOs are not however limited to such uses and software is available to create your own ISO archives with just about anything on them.
Here’s How To Do It
For all of the methods mentioned below you are of course going to need a few things:
A CD or DVD burner in your PC or Mac
A writable CD or DVD
An ISO image file (in the examples below I will be using the Ubuntu Live CD ISO file)
Windows XP and Vista
Windows XP or Vista don’t have a native way to burn a CD or DVD so you are going to use either a piece of third party software that came with your PC such as Nero or you will download a free program such as Burn4Free to do it.
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These instructions are based on Burn4Free so if you want to use your own software you can adapt them to that.
In the Confirm Burn ISO Image File dialog click Yes
A hop, skip and jump later you’ll be done!
Windows 7
So Microsoft have finally caught up and facilitated burning CD’s directly from the OS without additional software – wonders will never cease. You can, if you wish, use the instructions above (Burn4Free works in Windows 7 also) you can also follow these slightly easier instructions:
Locate and right-click on your ISO image file
From the context menu, click Burn disc image
The Windows Disc Image Burner should open – select your CD/DVD drive from the Disc Burner drop down list (it should already be selected by default but you might have more than one – lucky you)
Select the Verify disc after burning checkbox (always clever and doesn’t take that long)
If you’re using a rewritable disc, such as a CD-RW or DVD-RW, that contains some data then you’ll get a warning message that the disc needs to be erased. If you’re happy for this to happen then click Yes.
Chug chug, grind grind and in a few minutes the process is complete
Mac OSX Snow Leopard
In a previous article, I showed you how to make a USB thumb drive bootable using an ISO image and the Terminal application in Mac OSX. This time we’ll use Disk Utility.
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Open Disk Utility
Click Images > Burn or press ⌘+B
When the Select Image to Burn dialog appears, browse to your ISO image, select it and click Burn
Insert writable CD or DVD when prompted – you can also click the down arrow in the top right hand corner to reveal additional options as shown below.
Zippity, zap and a few minutes later the process is complete
MAC OS X LION ISO: Software Information.
Software name: Mac OS X Lion ISO.
Type of Setup: Offline/Standalone full Setup.
Developer:Apple (Lone Author).
Minimum requirement for Mac OS X Lion ISO.
Before downloading it is always good to have a look at the requirements so that you don’t have to waste your data and time. These are:
Intel Core 2 duo, Core i3, i5 or above processor.
7 GB of available disk space.
2 GB RAM.
Mouse and keyboard.
Download Mac OS X Lion for free .iso image (OEM Version).
Key features of Mac OS X Lion ISO.
Mac mail version 5.
Automatically saves different versions of your documents as work.
Airdrop.
Automatically saving work in background.
Resumes app to where you left last.
Mac app store.
All open apps fall under a group.
Full screen apps.
Multi touch gestures.
Launch pad.
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Mac OS X Lion: Overview.
In order to get the product famous either it should genuinely be the best of its kind or the marketing should be stunningly brilliant. Well Apple has got both of them. With its amazing quality products and with the best hardware and light OS, Apple had won billions of hearts around the globe. Mac is really amazing and fans are best way to approach the market. Apple launched Mac OS X Lion on July 1, 2011. While everyone was waiting for an update, it was time for the addition of 250 more features. And then the quality was always there to impress the folks.
For a regular Mac user there was nothing much, but as always the release created a buzz in the stores and people became excited to try it by themselves and the main reason for this was Apple. Thus the success of the release. The company name is enough to get fans excited about their new product and people just jump in buy it on the very day. The main reason behind this affection is the quality and interface that Apple provides to all its users. Just easy to use and operate on various platforms.
How to install Mac OS X Lion.
After going through all the technical specifications and amazing quality learning about Mac, it is time to try it by yourself. The download link has been provided below, use them to get started.
Download the OS X 10.7 ISO/DMG files.
Convert the DMG files to ISO files.
Now burn the ISO files in bootable DVD.
Now you have the boot disk.
Now go to the boot menu and install the Mac OS X Lion ISO on your PC.
If there occurs any problem then you can also refer to the demo video provided below.
FINAL WORDS.
The Mac OS X Lion is one of the best OS ever created by Apple. A lot of efforts has been made on order to get it done. And Apple can proudly say that it paid off very well. After all these discussions, let’s end it here and if you want more such updates on OS, please follow us and also refer to any geeks you know.
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