Switching from Mac to PC...
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Tim,
Have you thought about building a HackIntosh, could be fun!
Check out, Build a Hackintosh Mac for Under $800 at,
http://lifehacker.com/software/hack-attack/build-a-hackintosh-mac-for-under-800-321913.phpThey measure up quite well against MacBook Pros. Not too
sure how kosher this is but I can't see anything wrong with
it as once Apple moved to Intel they opened the gates for
DIY. You still have to buy Leopard though. Mmmmm I wonder
does Leopard have a clause with regard to it use ... no
doubt it has, must look!
Mike
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at caronte01:
peecee - dunno what that is...You probably meant a PC, the abbreviation for Personal Computer.
Anyhows, just thought I'd toss in my 10c. Always entertaining to hear people explain why they are Apple / PC fans.
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I haven’t heard of that before but I will check it out.
Thanks@mike lucey said:
Tim,
Have you thought about building a HackIntosh, could be fun!
Check out, Build a Hackintosh Mac for Under $800 at,
http://lifehacker.com/software/hack-attack/build-a-hackintosh-mac-for-under-800-321913.phpThey measure up quite well against MacBook Pros. Not too
sure how kosher this is but I can't see anything wrong with
it as once Apple moved to Intel they opened the gates for
DIY. You still have to buy Leopard though. Mmmmm I wonder
does Leopard have a clause with regard to it use ... no
doubt it has, must look!Mike
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Mike, there is definetly a clause in the OS X terms of use that says you cant install it on non apple hardware, doesnt stop people form trying though
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Remus, You are correct it's states that in the EULA.
However your OS setup is interesting, you run Vista with a Mac emulator? or is it just 'Window blinds' or themes?
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Too bad, I had memories of my old Heath Kit days in 4-H. Could have been interesting.
@remus said:
Mike, there is definetly a clause in the OS X terms of use that says you cant install it on non apple hardware, doesnt stop people form trying though
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its a program called objectdock.
It lets you have a mac type dock on a windows machine. I just prefer it to the normal windows startbar sa its more suited to how i work.
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ObjectDock is nice to use. I had it on-screen with my Win
machines.Mike
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I'm pleased to hear Mike uses a 'Hackintosh'. There is a lot of information on the internet, but this sort of thing needs a lot more publicity IMO. There are also reports on the net that someone is running the tiny new Asus eee-pc with OS X.
There is no doubt that Mac hardware is way more expensive than PC hardware. I am aware of the arguments that Mac hardware is often of a higher specification, but fundamentally it is way overpriced, and even the most devoted Apple advocate would be hard pressed to argue against this. I bought a MacBook Pro, and it cost 30-50% more than an equivalent Windows laptop of similar capability. However it is so much better-designed and nicer to use. From the backlit keyboard, slot-loading DVD writer and tiny PSU with its magsafe connector, to its battery life, compact size and light weight. The Mac Pro machines don't seem to have this same detail design superiority, so I wouldn't have any hesitation at all in using PC hardware for a desktop machine. In fact with one of the excellent Silverstone cases (http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=ml02&area=usa) and a Micro ATX board with a Core 2 quad CPU, your system won't lose much in terms of style either.
It is true that Apple's licensing forbids installation on non-Apple hardware, but seriously, if you have legally purchased some software, who is to say how you can use it? You are not violating any genuine moral principles (like stealing for example) just taking issue with the wording of the agreement. It is arguable as to whether you are harming Apple's interests in running Leopard on PC hardware, because although they are suffering by not selling the hardware, they are benefitting by selling their software, and from an increased user base.
So in short, when I repair my spare PC, it will be running OS X Leopard.
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Hi BigStick,
I don't use a HackMac. I was just mentioning the article that
I read on the subject.As I understand it, Mac OX is not to be used on anything other
than Apple hardware as per the Conditions of Use.I completly understand your thinking on the subject. Apple
ALSO switched! They moved to Intel chips. I imagine one of
the reasons for doing this was to bring in the fence sitters,
I was one.They seriously cannot expect people that cannot afford to spend
the extra 30 - 50% on an original Mac to stay away from Mac OSX!IMO, technically there would be no theft involved but again
Terms of Conditions / Use are there! I fail to see how they
can do anything about it except maybe in the auto updates area.If Apple opened the doors back in the '80s we might all be using
Macs or Mac Compatibles now ..... maybe
Mike
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