Looks like the new kid on the block AutoDMG will be superceding InstaDMG as the preferred image maker of OSX clean never booted images. It’s currently a development product nearing a final release. It has a GUI front end which makes it super simple.
OS X 10.9 Mavericks - the latest update to Apple's desktop OS - noticeably improves the overall experience on for both new and older Macs.Pros:Free: Mac OS.
It’s hosted on GitHub and you can download the latest 1.4.4 dmg version here file here. Make sure you keep updated with the latest versions.
When building an image with AutoDMG the OSX version you are building on must match the image build – so building an OSX 10.9 image must be built on a OSX 10.9 Mac. AutoDMG can also build OSX 10.8.5 images. The OSX Yosemite 10.10 guide is here.
Download and Install AutoDMG
Download AutoDMG
Move to your Applications
Updating the OSX Mavericks Installer
Before you begin it is best to use the latest OSX Mavericks installer which is currently at 10.9.4 upgrade it hereBuild 13D65, download it via but don’t install, the installer location will override the previous installer.
When the installer is finished downloading it will prompt you to install, just quit as we will be using the installer to build the image.
Creating an AutoDMG 10.9 Mavericks Up To Date Image
Launch AutoDMG
Drag in the Mavericks installer. If you can’t find it, do a spotlight search -“Install OS X Mavericks.app“
AutoDMG will check for available updates – click the Download button to get them.
AutoDMG downloads any incremental updates.
When it’s done, Build the image.
Save to a destination and let the building begin.
If the installer cache has been compromised, you may not immediately see problems until you perform an action such as uninstall, repair, or update on a product.When a product is installed using Windows Installer critical files are stored in the Windows Installer Cache (default is C:WindowsInstaller). Because they will cause instabilities in the operating system files.The Windows Installer Cache, located in c:windowsinstallerfolder, is used to store important files for applications installed using theWindows Installer technology and should not be deleted. These files are required for uninstalling and updating applications. 
Move the download folder to another drive.b. Missing files cannot be copied between machinessince they are unique.If you do not have enough space on c: drive, you may try the below suggestions:a.
View Log
In the event where things don’t go so well check the log under the Window menu for the Why?.
All too easy!, you can deploy with DeployStudio or direct to disk with ASR.
With Apple Software Restore you can image a disk directly from the Terminal:
Change the source and target to suit.
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Download Os X Mavericks 10.9
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