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I stand partially corrected, you can apparently run OS X in a VM, but only on an OS X machine you buy from Apple. "to install, use and run up to two (2) additi
by efsavage 15y ago
I stand partially corrected, you can apparently run OS X in a VM, but only on an OS X machine you buy from Apple.
"to install, use and run up to two (2) additional copies or instances of the Apple Software within virtual operating system environments on each Mac Computer you own or control that is already running the Apple Software"
So no, unless I missed something, you cannot run it in VMWare Workstation, and I still cannot run it on the $1800 (including Win 7 Pro) box I put together that has better specs than a $4500+ Mac Pro.
- bjtitus 15y agoYou do realize that not including excess drivers for components that Apple doesn't use in its own hardware is part of that "better user experience" talked about above... You may disagree with Apple's approach of bundling hardware and software but you would be foolish to expect a company taking that route to produce software that runs on other devices. Notice that the cheapest Windows 7 option is $120 while Lion is $20. Apple is not selling software to run on other devices. They are selling devices with their software. I hope you understand the difference between a hardware and software company.
- Terretta 15y agoOn the contrary, you certainly can. This is one of those pedantic situations where the difference between "can" (have the ability to) and "may" (have permission to) becomes relevant. You absolutely can run it in VMWare Workstation, as the link tells you how, on Windows 7, as the link tells you how. You may not be permitted (depends on your jurisdiction and legality of the EULA), but you can.