i had a debate about the hackintosh
of course i have real mac(macbook pro early 2011)
but is it illegal to install osx on windows pc?(personal use not industrial use)
what exactly i mean is it commiting crime to install osx on windows pc?
osx-OTHER, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
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OS X isn't prepared to be used in a PC because it's only compatible with Mac hardware (usually it's the same as PCs, but reduced). Not only you'll have problems, also Apple doesn't allow it on Mac OS X Terms of Usse
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
OS X isn't prepared to be used in a PC because it's only compatible with Mac hardware (usually it's the same as PCs, but reduced). Not only you'll have problems, also Apple doesn't allow it on Mac OS X Terms of Usse
so...
that opposes osx terms of use...that means it is 'illegal' on the law...right?
CstLex wrote:
... that means it is 'illegal' on the law...right?
Consult a lawyer.
that opposes osx terms of use...that means it is 'illegal' on the law...right?
No lawyer here, but anytime you open a software package that contains an End User License Agreement, and use that software, you automatically agree to, and are legally bound to the restrictions in that license.
You (hypothetically speaking) would be in violation of the license for OS X that you agreed to when you purchased it (the license). Violating that license infringes upon the copyright of the rights holder, Apple. You can real all about such laws here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-105publ304/pdf/PLAW-105publ304.pdf
Apple sells hardware and software as a unit. That is Apple hardware is about $300 more than PC hardware and Microsoft Windows is about $300 more than OS X. If you want to install your own OS onto your PC for less than the price for Windows, by all means try Linux. There is nothing that makes a Mac look like a better deal than trying out Linux.
Apple could sue you. It's not a crime in the sense that you could go to prison for it, unless you sell PC's with OS X installed on them, in which case it may be a crime, depending on the laws of your country.
Technically it's a violation of the EULA. It's less of a violation, (but still a violation nonetheless) if you use a method that does not hack the original media. You can purchase a Snow Leopard CD use Iboot to get it installed, and then use a method like Chameleon or Clover to install the more modern OS up to present previded you have compatible hardware. (that matey, will be the rub for many folks) Don't go into a buisness selling Hackintosh services and you should be safely under the radar.
Please note..
1. Even when working Hackintoshes are fragile machines. The slightest mistake or software update, can wind up with a crippled workstation... If you're looking for a machine that your livelihood will depend on.... do yourself a huge favor and get a real Mac.
2. You're going to get issues using services such as iMessages, Facetime, itunes, and iCloud. Mileage Will vary.
3. Hackintoshes are not a quick fix to get a Mac, be prepared to spend many a man-hour getting the system to work. It's a lot easier than it used to be but it's still not for the technically challenged, nor the impatient.
Curious why you dug up a topic that hasn't been replied to in almost three years.
illegality of hackintosh
