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Because there isn't a Mac laptop that fits my bill that I can afford, and I'd rather DIY one. I mean technically I can afford a macbook pro, but at the time the

Because there isn't a Mac laptop that fits my bill that I can afford, and I'd rather DIY one. I mean technically I can afford a macbook pro, but at the time the keyboard was absolute trash (still sort of is from a typing stand point, my work supplied me with a 2016 Macbook Pro non touch bar).

ofrzeta 8y ago
Yeah, but why run macOS on the Dell? Obviously if you need it as a platform for a specific software it makes sense. On the other hand if you want a generic software development or sysadmin machine or something why not run Linux – that should support all of the Dell XPS hardware, I guess (on the other hand every time that topic turns up on HN there are mixed reviews. Some people say that Ubuntu runs flawless while others complain, so I don't know what to make of it). EDIT: Ok, I remember now: iOS development :)
- post_break 8y ago
  I have bought and paid for software for MacOS. My workflow is designed with it in mind. I can inception style fire up VMware and run anything I need on the OS. I generally like the OS. Things just work like printers, iMessage, Facetime, I edit video using Final Cut Pro. For me linux is for my raspberry pi's.
  - ofrzeta 8y ago
    Makes sense. So how is the Hackintosh hardware support for the Dell? What about updates to the OS? I have installed Hackintosh on a netbook some years ago and as far as I remember you needed to take care not to agree to an OS update.
    - post_break 8y ago
      Everything works with the exception of the SD card reader and microphone. It's vanilla so I can update it for the most part no problem. Just gotta make sure my kexts are updated to support the OS. It's not as simple as an actual mac, but it's close. It's pretty amazing. It boots up, shows the Dell logo, then the Apple logo, then it's up. Brightness, sound, thunderbolt, usb 3, wifi card had to swap but that was $20. Bluetooth, it all works. Keyboard backlight, multitouch trackpad, sleep.
      - spockz 8y ago
        Are you aware that you are using MacOS outside of the boundaries stated in the user agreement? For personal use that is probably okay/defendable but I can hardly imagine a business would like taking that risk.
        welly 8y ago
        Other than if Apple try and track him down via HN, how would they ever know?
        spockz 8y ago
        By keeping track of the serial numbers they put in the motherboards and the ones that are reported when you add your iCloud account for example.
        arvinsim 8y ago
        If they cared, they would have made a move.
        rozenmd 8y ago
        They do actually ban users of iMessage on hackintoshes, according to a few forum users of tonymacx86
        jboles 8y ago
        As an Apple Mac user and Hackintosh builder: Apple has gotten thousands from me over the years, so care factor zero :)
        post_break 8y ago
        I am aware. So far no one has been prosecuted for violating a user agreement this way. Back in the day for hackintosh you would literally buy the OS and install it on the hardware. Apple still gets my money through the app store, iPhones, iPads I buy.
- joshmn 8y ago
  Non-iOS developer and Hackintosh user here: I feel that sometimes Linux can be a hobby, more than a productive machine. I realize that there are distros out there that cater to people like me (Elementary comes to mind) but there just some things that work better on MacOS.

ofrzeta 8y ago

Yeah, but why run macOS on the Dell? Obviously if you need it as a platform for a specific software it makes sense. On the other hand if you want a generic software development or sysadmin machine or something why not run Linux – that should support all of the Dell XPS hardware, I guess (on the other hand every time that topic turns up on HN there are mixed reviews. Some people say that Ubuntu runs flawless while others complain, so I don't know what to make of it). EDIT: Ok, I remember now: iOS development :)

post_break 8y ago
I have bought and paid for software for MacOS. My workflow is designed with it in mind. I can inception style fire up VMware and run anything I need on the OS. I generally like the OS. Things just work like printers, iMessage, Facetime, I edit video using Final Cut Pro. For me linux is for my raspberry pi's.
- ofrzeta 8y ago
  Makes sense. So how is the Hackintosh hardware support for the Dell? What about updates to the OS? I have installed Hackintosh on a netbook some years ago and as far as I remember you needed to take care not to agree to an OS update.
  - post_break 8y ago
    Everything works with the exception of the SD card reader and microphone. It's vanilla so I can update it for the most part no problem. Just gotta make sure my kexts are updated to support the OS. It's not as simple as an actual mac, but it's close. It's pretty amazing. It boots up, shows the Dell logo, then the Apple logo, then it's up. Brightness, sound, thunderbolt, usb 3, wifi card had to swap but that was $20. Bluetooth, it all works. Keyboard backlight, multitouch trackpad, sleep.
    - spockz 8y ago
      Are you aware that you are using MacOS outside of the boundaries stated in the user agreement? For personal use that is probably okay/defendable but I can hardly imagine a business would like taking that risk.
      - welly 8y ago
        Other than if Apple try and track him down via HN, how would they ever know?
        spockz 8y ago
        By keeping track of the serial numbers they put in the motherboards and the ones that are reported when you add your iCloud account for example.
        arvinsim 8y ago
        If they cared, they would have made a move.
        rozenmd 8y ago
        They do actually ban users of iMessage on hackintoshes, according to a few forum users of tonymacx86
      - jboles 8y ago
        As an Apple Mac user and Hackintosh builder: Apple has gotten thousands from me over the years, so care factor zero :)
      - post_break 8y ago
        I am aware. So far no one has been prosecuted for violating a user agreement this way. Back in the day for hackintosh you would literally buy the OS and install it on the hardware. Apple still gets my money through the app store, iPhones, iPads I buy.
joshmn 8y ago
Non-iOS developer and Hackintosh user here: I feel that sometimes Linux can be a hobby, more than a productive machine. I realize that there are distros out there that cater to people like me (Elementary comes to mind) but there just some things that work better on MacOS.