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Leopard Already Hacked To Run On PC Hardware
PoliTech passed us a PC World link, noting that the newest version of OS X, Leopard, has already been adapted to run on a PC. "The OSx86 Scene forum has released details of how Windows users can migrate to Apple's new OS, without investing in new hardware -- even though installing Leopard on an PC may be counter to Apple's terms and conditions. The forum is offering full instructions on how to install the system, including screenshots of the installation process. Not all the features of Leopard function with the patch -- Wi-Fi support, for example, is reportedly inoperable. Historically, Apple's likely next move will be to track down and act against those behind the hack."
Apple's likely next move will be to track down and act against those behind the hack.
Gotta love hardware lock in.
I have a laptop that has about the same specs as a new mac book pro. What if they released a pc version only if it has the same specs as one of their computers. Even with vista i will not buy a computer that is $800 more just because it has osx. Heck on the cheaper computer I can tripple boot with xp,vista,ubuntu. So all that extra just for an operating system is not worth it for me.
Why on earth do they have such a huge problem with people trying to install their OS on other types of hardware? Wouldn't they be better off if their software was released and 'encouraged' people to install it on PCs? I would imagine they could take a fairly big bite out of Microsoft if they did that. The way their brain works is just plain weird. Seems Apple is run almost like a brainwashed cult or something.
I think all Apple is saying is they don't want poor people using their OS because it would make them look bad. I mean really, the iPhone may be up to $5000 a month, but how cool would you be if you saw poor people using those too? I think they are just looking out for out best interests.
Now all we got to do is repeal all those silly "consumer protection" laws. Stoopid democracy and its "laws".
Want Big Business out of government? Take away the incentive and start by getting government out of big business!
You dumb ass jack ass who has poor language skills mods me a troll? My comment is in line with others who welcome Leopard running on PC hardware. My comment is obviously a "Wow!", as in cool. Phooey on you...
Previously: "Linux... Toward the Sunrise..." Now: "Linux... Toward the-- No, now, part of Every Sunrise"
This entire series of threads is irrelevant.
Apple just doesn't give a crap if somebody else's hardware is capable of running OS X.
Whoopdeedoo! We can run OS X on any damn hardware, just as long as we don't expect any support.
Big shit!
What makes OS X OS X is the post hardware sale's software support.
Its all about the updates. 10.4.1 through 10 came for FREE over the time I've had it installed.
Meanwhile, I don't dare let Microsoft update anything since SP2 because something will get fucked up.
If you don't want to pay virtually the same for hardware, go fuck yourself.
And don't bitch that this or that component might cost less using Linux or Windows.
If you think so, then go ahead and BUY IT. And live with the consequences.
Apple doesn't give a flying fuck, and neither do I.
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