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I’m not a lawyer, but pretty sure unauthorized redistribution of copyrighted material is a crime (in the US.) This docker image contains Apple copyrighted files

• tombert 2y ago
  I suspect that it probably doesn't matter; Apple has generally not cared about Hackintoshes as long as you aren't selling pre-made Hackintoshes. Apple probably doesn't really mind for stuff like this, since this probably isn't realistically eating much into Apple's market.
• hadlock 2y ago
  You need to prove commercial intent to profit If a choir teacher distributes the lyrics to a Britney Spears song to their students for practice, there is nothing illegal about this If a choir teacher starts a website britneylyrics.com and puts ads on the website, that would qualify The EULA might prohibit redistribution, but you don't need to accept an EULA to copy-paste files, as far as I know.
  • caconym_ 2y ago
    My understanding is that commercialization certainly weakens a fair use argument, but that its absence does not automatically make a reproduction and/or distribution fair use.
  • scintill76 2y ago
    I think you’re right for the definition of criminal infringement. I still think this image is civilly liable for infringing Apple’s copyright (not a crime as I originally said.) > The EULA might prohibit redistribution I don’t think it matters. Copyright law automatically forbids copying. Well, assuming Apple complied with any requirements to have a valid copyright, which seems a safe bet.
  • userbinator 2y ago
    You don't need to accept an EULA to download the files from Apple either.