you may read the resources at the links given, there's a lot more to it than just a simple post as an answer..

me? my OSx86 is still under construction..

gud luck (and be patient) for your OSx86.

iso = a dvd/cd image file.

normally we use a real cd/dvd to install an OS, but this this we're dealing with image file. wic u have to burn on to a dvd to use it.

dualboot : erm.. try read here -> http://www.mytechforum.net/forum/index.php?topic=90.0
(me myself prefers GRUB 2.0) these software are normally called bootloader or boot manager. (still study 1st before u make a move)

VMware is a software used to emulate another PC in a PC. or.. virtual PC. with a hardware high-end enough, u CAN run the Mac OS VMware image. [it's NOT a booloader]

"edit:i only found os x86 10.4.8 upgrade, can i use this? " <-- erm not sure... mind refer it to the source at which your downloading? (there is too much distro anyway (for me) to keep track to) if is = just an update .. i do think you must have a previously OSx86 or OS X installed. (not sure also.. refer to your file source is better. )
all these = IMHO. btw mods, nice (VERY NICE) thread..

This post has been edited by _phidot_: Dec 26 2006, 11:09 AM

hackintoch = hack sumthing that is not mac hardware, to behave like a macintoch.


in other words.. run a mac os on a pc hardware. This is life nerve of this the thread.

erm.. mind look in to this.. -> http://osxhpmini.info