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."

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Historically, indeed.

[imstanny]

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." Historically, it's been notoriously hard to track down a computer that is not connected to the internet.

Re:Historically, indeed.

[phobos13013]

They may have to resort to the extremely outdated technology of this type of cable called Category 5... I don't know if you can still find this in antique shops, however.

I guess this means...

[PHAEDRU5]

You'll only be able to buy the OS with a credit or debit card (no cash!), and the first service pack will brick your PC.

I got a Flat-6 into my Beetle!

[0100010001010011]

It works great. Cost me less than a real Porsche would have anyway.

Reverse doesn't work, sometimes I can't turn left, and sometimes it stalls on the highway. But take that Porsche and your integrated Engine/Car financial model.

Re:Really?

[NatasRevol]

Is that a doughnut?

And a new character is born.....Part Deux

[NiteShaed]

Continuing my series of new Mac ads......

[fade in from black]
[hip charismatic kid]: Hi, I'm a Mac....
[middle-aged, sorta nerdy guy]: And I'm a P.C......
[deformed little creature that would make Dr. Frankenstein wince]: And I'm their bastard love-child.....please....kill me....[creature gurgles and a wisp of smoke escapes an ill-fitting seam in it's neck]

Re:Leopard just as easy if not easier to hack

[Zepalesque]

Your Kung-Fu is strong.

Re:Freedom

[Enderandrew]

Because the Mac version "just works", and looks better. Duh.

Re:Since always

[Enderandrew]

What I haven't heard explained is why then I can't just purchase a box of OS X and install it on my PC. Why then do people need to patch and hack OS X to install on standard x86 PCs? If Apple wasn't active in preventing it, it wouldn't require additional steps.

Lord knows Apple would never actually push or advocate DRM, or attempt to lock people into proprietary hardware. They're not evil like that.