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    trying to install OS X on a PC

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Crimsonman, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Now, first of all, I'm crazy enough to try this.

    Why doesn't it work? What would happen if I tried?
     
    Crimsonman, Jan 14, 2008
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  2. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    This thread will get locked in... 10... 9... 8....

    Google it, and take it elsewhere.

    Edit; I don't mean to sound harsh/cruel/etc, but it violates Apple's EULA, which means it violates the rules for this board.
     
    Modly, Jan 14, 2008
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  3. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Ooh, crap. sorry. Im just wondering WHY it doesnt work, not how though, is that bad?
     
    Crimsonman, Jan 14, 2008
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Installing OSX on "non-apple" hardware is a violation of the Apple software EULA as Modly mentioned.

    Becuase of that we dont allow discussion on NBR for any reason.

    If you want to run OSX then get a apple computer.

    Thx and do not bring it up again.
    Kdawgca
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 14, 2008
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  5. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Mac OS X obviously does not have drivers for anything but the components in Macs, so for one, the driver issues involved with trying to run Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware are major. That is just one example.

    As Kdawgca and Modly said, running Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware violates the EULA. So therefore, we don't allow discussion on it.
     
    Sam, Jan 14, 2008
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