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  • Edit to above-- "that outperforms and embarrassingly outperforms" should have said "that outperforms and embarrassingly outspecs"
    MacNook had this to say on Mar 11, 2009 Posts: 3
    Are Hackintoshes Illegal?
  • Yes, technically, it's illegal (breaking the EULA), but IS it better for Apple? IMO that's the real question. I think it's better for Apple for someone to be running Leopard that would otherwise have purchased a Windows solution. I think the real question is whether the possibility of the Hackintosh is bringing in more business (Windows users experimenting and eventually becoming Mac users) or taking away more Apple hardware purchasers (it's hard to ignore the cost vs. performance if you're technically capable of building a Hackintosh.) I know an awful lot of Mac users that wanted an Apple Minitower, but ended up building a Hackintosh that outperforms the lowest-end Mac Pro (8 core) or just about outperforms for far far less. I know I've been waiting and hoping for a Mac Quad Core Minitower solution for around $1500. Instead, I'll be building a machine for under $1400 that outperforms and embarrassingly outperforms the Mac Pro 8 core-- Apple has not delivered. The mini doesn't cut it. ... and I know I'm not the only one.
    MacNook had this to say on Mar 11, 2009 Posts: 3
    Are Hackintoshes Illegal?
  • The EULA does state that it's only supposed to be installed on Apple branded hardware, so at the very least it's breaking the license agreement. Here's what I don't understand-- I keep seeing the argument that the retail version of Mac OS X is intended to be installed on a Mac you already own-- as stated in the article, that does result in less hardware sales. What's the financial difference to Apple if I buy Retail Leopard and install it on an PC versus installing it on an ancient G4 that's been collecting dust in my garage? Assuming I do my homework, once it's up and running the OS X experience is going to be a whole lot better if I install it on more modern hardware... and Apple gains a sale. What's better for Apple-- spending $1300 on a Core i7 PC and running Windows or --assuming the user is technically capable-- custom building a $1300 Hackintosh and buying retail Leopard, retail iLife, retail iWork (or the box set that includes all)? As a Mac user, I'd rather that those capable pick option number 2.
    MacNook had this to say on Mar 11, 2009 Posts: 3
    Are Hackintoshes Illegal?