Look, we aren't taking sides on this one. If Apple releases a netbook, we're all over it. But, until then, running a purchased copy of OSX on one of these mini laptops is great fun and sport and seems pretty reasonable/legal. At least as far as we can ascertain.
What we do know, however, is that releasing OSX Wifi drivers for your products isn't illegal and, frankly it is mighty nice. It also makes buying MSI hardware a good idea/advertising/PR for Hackintosh users which may or may not be a significant market. Though, frankly, the $360 HP Mini 1000 kills the MSI Wind for Mac-like design coolness. Perhaps, Psystar should take a clue on this one.
Will we see an ARM based Netbook/Tablet from Apple at Macworld so we can stop hacking? Hope is in the air.
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Steve Says Netbooks Are For Lower Class Scum
The MSI Wind is definitely the netbook with the best OS X support at the moment, but work has progressed rapidly with the Samsung NC10 over at the InsanelyMac forum. Currently I'm favoring the NC10 because of its slightly better design and much better battery.
There were a few attempts at getting OS X running on the HP Mini 1000, but they seem to have been abandoned since some of the hardware was problematic.
As for Apple producing a netbook, I don't see it happening. If it does, I'd like to see them produce something as good (or better, even) as the NC10, and for no more than $600.
"Steve says netbooks are for lower class scum"
Get your facts straight. Putting words in some ones mouth is very low!
Someone doesn't know a
Someone doesn't know a sarcastic joke when they see one.
Because software should be
Because software should be free, right? Let Apple (or AT&T) spend millions on R&D and then let's rip off their products. Why should a company bet millions on a new technology when they may not see the reward? This attitude stifles innovation.
What if I buy a retail copy
What if I buy a retail copy of OS X and then install a downloaded/hacked version onto my computer? Am I still stealing OS X? No. I'm only breaking the EULA, and I'd like to see Apple sue me for doing so.
yes, because when you torrent
yes, because when you torrent something you are inevitablly helping people who did not pay for it get it. In a file that size It would be like using a single use disk 5 times.
delirious..
I'm sorry I don't get it.. what 5 times?? No idea what you are talking about.
Anyways, if other people leech of a torrent I'm downloading they are possibly in breach, for downloading it, right?
I'm not in breach if I own a license for said software. That I should have a responsibility beyond that is just ridiculous.
its not the downloading
its not the downloading that they'll get you for, its the traceable, illegal sharing (giving parts of the illegal software) to others a la torrent up traffic
eh?
Exactly what research did you do such that you are claiming it is legal as far as you can ascertain. Right now, it is NOT legal to install OSX on a non-apple labeled hardware.
However, Apple is not going to be going after the individual users, but don't deceive yourself - it isn't legal. So then it is up to your own individual consciences and our "me, me, me" mentality.
Unless you consulted an attorney you are being reckless advising people that something is legal.
And stop saying you aren't taking sides. It is pretty apparent to me you are to the point of near unsubscription. I doubt you know much about the Psystar case, if you did, you wouldn't be even halfway rooting for them. They have been loud-mouthed punks about the whole thing.
So does this site support Psystar or not? If so, I want to know so I can unsubscribe and cease any link support.
Right now, it is NOT legal to
What if you slap on the stickers that came with your iPod? Does that make it Apple-labelled?
How can this be the "right
How can this be the "right way?" To put MAC OS on any non apple hardware is wrong in every way. Have you guys got a clue to what is wrong and what is right?
@everyone
its not right but, some people can't afford porches and bmws, so they get a neon, but some ugly design on it, get NOS and a huge ass spoiler on the back, and they think they are 'cool'. but we know better. so let them do their thing to 'enhance' their image. just laugh, just like we laugh at the people wearing those 'Nyke' shoes, or a 'GAB' shirt
I think that there is a big
I think that there is a big difference between violating the EULA and torrenting software. If you buy a DVD with OSX on it and only use that DVD as your software source, you are on much, much more stable ground legally than someone who is getting a copy of Mac OS X off a torrent, regardless of whether they own a license. That makes the vanilla installation of OS X onto a non-Apple computer much more palatable.
It is not entirely clear to me that Apple can put just anything it wants into the EULA, which you cannot see until you start to actually install the software. The carton on Mac OS X 10.5 says you even need an "Apple-supplied video card" which is clearly not true, even for those who own Apple-branded hardware.
Windows software EULA used to (and maybe still does) have restrictions that say it can't be used in a virtual environment. That probably isn't legally kosher either.