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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 always wonder why do this at all??
You have the two basic reasons :
1)You should I can't/shouldn't so I will
2)Gee - I wonder if I can fit this into that?
Outside of these why?? I can understand running Windoze on a Mac but not the other way around.
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!
Mac users seriously need to shut up about Macs "just working". I'm seriously tired of Mac users interjecting their opinions about how great Macs supposedly are at every possible opportunity. For a computer that "just works", Macs seem to have plenty of problems. In fact, was there not a Slashdot article just a few days ago about a blue screen of death when "upgrading" to the newest version of Mac OS X? I've also read about file permissions becoming corrupted with the upgrade. The stability of Mac OS X does not come from the fact that it is on a controlled set of hardware but the fact that it is based on a proven stable platform (BSD). Back before Mac OS X, Macs also had controlled hardware but the operating system was more unstable than even Windows 9x. Despite the fact that there was "controlled hardware", even simply running out of memory required a reboot. FreeBSD is just as stable, if not more stable, than Mac OS X and it runs on a wide variety of hardware. OS X has the potential to pose serious competition to Windows, but Apple won't let it. Apple insists on tethering to their overpriced PCs. In fact, if Apple relied solely on the sales of their Macs, they would be out of business. The only thing that has kept Apple is business is the IPod and ITunes. Why would anyone want to buy a $2000 computer that comes with only 1 gigabyte of RAM and a Geforce 7300? Especially since you can get a regular PC for that price that is at least 50 times more powerful. Mac users generally chime in that this is the "price" of quality and that Macs are a work of art. I don't buy computers to decorate the house, I buy computers to use them, as tools to accomplish tasks. And the quality of Macs is dubious, especially after it was exposed how much thermal paste Apple was using in their MacBooks (and the subsequent legal actions by Apple to sweep it under the carpet).
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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