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The Hackintosh Guide

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the because-you-can dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A 'Hackintosh' is a computer that runs Apple's OS X operating system on non-Apple hardware. This has been possible since Apple's switch from IBM's PowerPC processors to Intel processors a few years ago. Until recently, building a PC-based Mac was something done only by hard-core hackers and technophiles, but in the last few months, building a Hackintosh PC has become much easier. Benchmark Reviews looks at what it's possible to do with PC hardware and the Mac Snow Leopard OS today, and the pros and cons of building a Hackintosh computer system over purchasing a supported Apple Mac Pro."

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  1. apple ][ clones by johnrpenner · · Score: 5, Funny

    its apple ][ clones all over again..

    and look what it did for the popularity of apple hardware.. they got so big, that ibm decided to make its own PC too.. stirring the behomoth into action.

    the best thing steve jobs could do on his his death is to open-source Mac OSX (maybe..)

    2cents from toronto
    jp

  2. Re:It's not "the" guide by copponex · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yeah. Mac hardware is nice. Their software, however, is turning into bloatware.

    There is a social network inside of iTunes.

    There is a social network inside of iTunes.

  3. Re:It's not "the" guide by Americano · · Score: 2, Funny

    Just play a little faster, jeez. :)

  4. Re:Exactly by Ukab+the+Great · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Want to have a look at my linux box in my Mom's basement?"

    You need better pickup lines.

  5. Re:Mac vs. PC by Unkyjar · · Score: 2, Funny

    But they don't use it in any official capacity anymore to belay the snickering of their peers. (grin)