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Post by ritalin on Apr 5, 2008 14:42:49 GMT
Just found this: OpenMacSo just how legal is that? |
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Post by nikonnut on Apr 5, 2008 20:17:31 GMT
I'd think it would be OK to offer a system that offers a known combination of OSx86 compatible parts. Now, when you throw in that $150.00 upgrade to install a copy of Leopard it gets bad. I'm guessing that while it's bad enough for a "hobbyist" to violate the EULA when a company does it for profit Apples response will be swift and severe.
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Post by ritalin on Apr 5, 2008 20:35:37 GMT
I'd think it would be OK to offer a system that offers a known combination of OSx86 compatible parts. Now, when you throw in that $150.00 upgrade to install a copy of Leopard it gets bad. I'm guessing that while it's bad enough for a "hobbyist" to violate the EULA when a company does it for profit Apples response will be swift and severe. Yeah, Apple can sue me but what would that get them, £3.50 and an old railway ticket if I raid my wallet right now. Oh and a lot of bad PR. I think it may be a different story with a real company. |
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Post by ritalin on Apr 15, 2008 18:58:20 GMT
I see the S*$T has finally hit the fan, so I wonder what the outcome will be? My guess is that it is going to get much harder to keep a hackintosh instep with the latest OSX updates.
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Post by nano2nd on Apr 15, 2008 19:04:15 GMT
I see the S*$T has finally hit the fan, so I wonder what the outcome will be? My guess is that it is going to get much harder to keep a hackintosh instep with the latest OSX updates. I agree - Hackintosh is definitely on the radar now. Is it me or do all the recent EFI firmware updates for Intel Macs make you nervous? |
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Post by aquamac on Apr 15, 2008 20:00:32 GMT
My thoughts entirely, this cannot do our enthusiast community any good at all. This is taking the p**s. Whilst we may run OSX on non mac hardware, I think just about everyone here has converted their own purchased Apple copy of OSX + spent a not inconsiderable amount of money on Apple kit. We are in it for the fun and the challenge, not to profit!
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Post by nano2nd on Apr 15, 2008 21:13:09 GMT
My thoughts entirely, this cannot do our enthusiast community any good at all. This is taking the p**s. Whilst we may run OSX on non mac hardware, I think just about everyone here has converted their own purchased Apple copy of OSX + spent a not inconsiderable amount of money on Apple kit. We are in it for the fun and the challenge, not to profit! Word! |
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Post by HackJoe on Apr 15, 2008 21:37:01 GMT
These machine are now called OpenComputer, Apple have been in touch... I doubt these will ship... at least with the Leo option..
J.
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Post by HackJoe on Apr 16, 2008 22:15:58 GMT
Looks like Netkas was not pleased! hehehe go boyyyeeee!! Keep OSx86 to those who enjoy its trails and tribulations.. If i want an of the shelf mac I'll buy an Apple just like i always have.... (ok apart from that one time in early the 90's oh.. my Umax was a bag of nutse, but Steve sorted that right out).
J.
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Post by B B on Apr 16, 2008 23:15:22 GMT
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Post by amantheboy08 on May 1, 2008 3:09:19 GMT
yeah but the thing is bb they didnt start the whole osx on pc, like woz and jobs they made this from scratch, and they are making profit out of the osx project that they didn't. like aqua mac said its no fun making in for profit, it about the thrill and excitement of it.  |
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Post by B B on May 1, 2008 13:01:06 GMT
Yeeee, you're right amantheboy08, d**n right!! I remember reading the peformances by the pionners of OSx86 and thinking I will never be able to use OSx86 or Hack the Tosh and some years later I cannot wait to get my latest parts to cmplete my project. And indeed thanks to the effort of so many from this anthusiast community.  |
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racerblur
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Macs make nice pets!
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Post by racerblur on May 1, 2008 19:41:35 GMT
reviews.cnet.com/desktops/psystar-open-computer/4505-3118_7-32978558.html?tag=prod.txt.1 ;D "The good: Faster, more affordable, more upgradable Leopard OS X-based system than anything currently offered by Apple in this price range. The bad: With limited software updates, you're effectively cut off from all future Apple products, at least for now; no Bluetooth or IR receiver; no iLife. The bottom line: Its hardware isn't made by Apple's design team, it will likely never work as a full member of the greater Apple ecosystem, and one ill-intended software update could turn it into a $750 brick. Get past all of that, and you'll find Psystar's OS X-based Open Computer a fast and otherwise compelling lower midrange desktop."
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