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iBox Episode 2

Posted by timothy on from the bits-is-bits dept.

coolgeek writes "According to this article on Wired, the iBox (original SlashDot post), later renamed to the CoreBox, has run into some trouble. Their strategy is to clone Mac computers using spare parts from repair centers. Evidently, the supplier of the repair parts was reminded by Apple Computer's Legal Department that supplying to a computer manufacturer was a breach of contract. Consequently, the supplier has chosen to stop supplying parts. More information on at the CoreComputing website, and they say the game isn't over yet..."

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  1. Apple by GoldMace · · Score: 0, Troll

    Is it "Hate Apple Day" again already?

  2. Re:It really amazes me... by barc0001 · · Score: 1, Troll

    Really? Who are these people? I support Open Source and have an extremely dim view of Apple. As I see it, Apple is acting exactly like Microsoft would if they also were able to monopolize the hardware...

  3. Re:"Actively searching for new suppliers"? by Ebony+Run · · Score: 0, Troll

    Actually, it's a good analogy. Monopolistic practices are illegal and cannot be enforced. Unfortunately, the burden of proof has shifted.

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  4. Re:"Actively searching for new suppliers"? by geekee · · Score: 0, Troll

    And MS isn't stopping you from not using Windows. Yes MS pays a billion dollars in fines, while Apple is just doing business. MS should get the same treatment Apples does by the govt.

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