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it's a copyright violation to use OS X on any non-Apple manufactured computer, so this isn't a great idea. nice cheap computer though, and it was interesting to
by weegee 18y ago
it's a copyright violation to use OS X on any non-Apple manufactured computer, so this isn't a great idea. nice cheap computer though, and it was interesting to read the steps the guy had to go through. I don't think HN advocates copyright violations, do they?
- notauser 18y agoIf you buy a copy of OS X it's probably not copyright violation. At worst it is breach of contract (possibly attracting actual damages of as little as $0, as you bought the software), but that depends on your legal jurisdiction. Not that I advocate installing OS X at all. It seems churlish to insist on using something the creator doesn't want you too when there are free alternatives that benefit from a large user base.
- petercooper 18y agoIn theory, since you cannot buy this hacked copy of OS X it might be a copyright violation since you can't have a license for that copy. It is possible, however, to buy a legitimate OS X and perform the same patches to get the install image they are using, in which case no copyright violation occurs. Installing shouldn't even be an EULA violation if you're doing it on an "Apple labeled" computer.. so just get an Apple sticker and label it.
- Zev 18y agoI dont think sticking a sticker of an apple sticker on it makes it "Apple labeled" anymore then a tag saying "rolex" would make a fake rolex from the street a real rolex.
- petercooper 18y agoThat's still a point of legal contention. In any case, it's perfectly legal for you to buy a cheap watch and put a Rolex sticker on it as long as you don't sell it on as a "genuine" Rolex. Something can be "Apple labeled" but not a genuine Apple product. "Apple manufactured" would have made more sense.
- jrockway 18y agoBut of course Apple doesn't manufacture their own machines. They design them and label them, hence the odd wording in the EULA.