Mac OS X 10.6.2 Will Block Atom Processors

Archeopteryx writes "According to Wired's 'Gadget Lab' blog, Snow Leopard's next update, OS X 10.6.2, will block the Atom processor and will disable many 'Hackintosh' netbooks. It is indeed true that OS X will run just fine on some netbooks if you install the right drivers and ktexts, but Apple's EULA has always specified that the license was applicable only to Apple hardware. There have always been processor types specified in OS X and that have to be worked around now for those who want to use an Atom or similar non-Apple-adopted processor, so this is likely no more than a hiccup on the road for the OSX86 crowd. But, it raises the question: is it time for Apple to sell a license for non-Apple hardware — priced accordingly of course — for those people who want OS X on platform types Apple has not yet adopted, like the netbook? The only reason OS X is not on my Eee is that I want to comply with the licensing terms. I could just pay for a license to use it."

Comments

Re:Good, go ahead and do that

[sbeckstead]

Good go away and shut up!

Re:Who wants to update??

[MBCook]

Why shouldn't I be able to specify what happens with the software I write? Why shouldn't I be able to specify "you must run this on my hardware" as a condition of sale?

You have no right to ignore my rights as the software creator. You were free to not buy my software.

Really. I'd like to see a good reason. All I've ever seen is "I bought it, I can do what I want". Basically "I want". That always ignores the other half, Apple's rights. Why shouldn't Apple have the ability to specify conditions of sale. You're free to accept or decline, it's a contract. Apple isn't a monopoly on the computer market, it's perfectly possible to use a computer without having to buy any Apple hardware/software.