I wish this would happen. I'm hoping the suit against Psystar will see a ruling that Apple can't stop people from installing OS X on non-Apple machines. Howev

I wish this would happen. I'm hoping the suit against Psystar will see a ruling that Apple can't stop people from installing OS X on non-Apple machines. However, part of Apple's OS is that it controls the hardware as well. The Windows and Linux world sometimes doesn't work 100% with the hardware you have from the start - partly because Microsoft and a hypothetical Linux owner don't control what you have in your PC. I'm guessing that if there is a ruling against Apple, Apple will start licensing OS X to a select few manufacturers. Why would a manufacturer pay for this? Because it would mean getting to use the Apple/Mac trademarks (which Psystar is likely infringing on). Apple's market share could become huge (especially with a hardened Snow Leopard coming). Of course, it's also a risky course. Apple is doing quite well as a closed shop. While opening up has a lot of potential upsides, it also has potential downsides (no one buying iMacs anymore). Here's to hoping a court will help Apple in a way Apple can't help itself.