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    Apple Mac OS X on an Asus W3J?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by thekingdavids, Oct 15, 2006.

  1. thekingdavids

    thekingdavids Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to run Mac os x on an Asus W3J?
     
    thekingdavids, Oct 15, 2006
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    Not according to the OSX EULA...

    You're better off googling "Mac OS X86" since this thread is bound to close...

    ~ Brett
     
    Nrbelex, Oct 15, 2006
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  3. thekingdavids

    thekingdavids Notebook Consultant

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    I am not saying that I am going to do it. But would the hardware of the asus w3j allow it?
     
    thekingdavids, Oct 15, 2006
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    well in theory I would think you can. the w3j has hardware that is equal to the macbook pro. check out this site http://www.osx86project.org/ for info how to run OSX on you w3j. good luck and let us know how it goes.
     
    kstaks, Oct 15, 2006
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  5. Redline

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    I believe this would be considered warez, which are not allowed on this forum, methinks...
    But yes, technically, it is possible.
     
    Redline, Oct 15, 2006
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  6. kstaks

    kstaks Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah installing OSX on your laptop is illegal. But that site has no links to any illegal sites. It is simply a forum and information.
     
    kstaks, Oct 15, 2006
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    Just read the OSX86project site. If you fall under the legal category, then go ahead. IF you dont, dont ask us how to : )
     
    gusto5, Oct 15, 2006
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    I have install the Mac OS on my T60. But after I reboot, it shows the system cannot be found. I have no idea why?
     
    mj0214, Oct 15, 2006
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    That's illegal. Better uninstall it soon.
     
    AnCadre, Oct 15, 2006
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  10. gusto5

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    mabye he's a mac developer. : )
     
    gusto5, Oct 15, 2006
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  11. AnCadre

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    LOL! That's funny. I guess I sounded a bit harsh. But no, I'm not a Mac developer. I'm actually pro-Windows. :D
     
    AnCadre, Oct 15, 2006
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    I don't believe it's possible to get Mac OS to work on any system other than Mac. The OS checks the TPM, which not all PCs have, and confirms that the system is a Mac with the proper configuration to run OS X. It won't boot without a proper TPM and flashing a TPM probably isn't easy since the thing was designed for security and to prevent such acts.
     
    ltcommander_data, Oct 15, 2006
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  13. kstaks

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    No its possible. Check out the screenshots on the ProjectX86 forums. People have done it. It's however illegal and you would likely have problems with a lot of drivers.
     
    kstaks, Oct 16, 2006
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