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    Mac On Windows OS

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kuwaitgroup, Apr 26, 2006.

  1. kuwaitgroup

    kuwaitgroup Notebook Geek

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    Dear Members,

    Im Thinkin Of Purchasing The New Sony Fe Latest Specs. But i would like to ask , can i add Mac OS to it ?


    Thank You
     
    kuwaitgroup, Apr 26, 2006
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  2. HomeSkillet

    HomeSkillet Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you can. I am sure someone will post a guide or instructions, but I need to get to school. Otherwise, I'll be back in a few hours. :)
     
    HomeSkillet, Apr 26, 2006
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  3. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    google is your friend. there's a million walkthroughs out there.
     
    drumfu, Apr 26, 2006
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  4. webstalker

    webstalker Notebook Enthusiast

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    webstalker, Apr 26, 2006
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  5. EdF

    EdF Notebook Consultant

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    Just bear in mind that Hackintoshes aren't legal according to the OSX EULA, even if you buy a copy (as is stressed at the OSX86 Project site). Too bad, really. It's a very nice OS.

    - Ed
     
    EdF, Apr 26, 2006
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  6. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Correct - loading Mac OS X is illegal according to Apple's EULA.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Apr 26, 2006
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  7. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If you want a machine to run both OSs, pick up an Intel-based Mac and grab a copy of Apple's Boot Camp. I believe that's the only legal way you can have a machine that runs OS X and XP Home/Pro (no MCE).
     
    kegobeer, Apr 26, 2006
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  8. Reize

    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    My friend has OS X running on his Sony SZ, so you can have OS X on a windows based computer along with XP. He browses these forums often, maybe he'll pass by this post and comment.
     
    Reize, Apr 26, 2006
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  9. dudesdudets

    dudesdudets Notebook Deity

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    I think you should post a sticky thread.
    Otherwise I don't think people will stop talking about it..
     
    dudesdudets, Apr 27, 2006
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  10. HomeSkillet

    HomeSkillet Notebook Evangelist

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    How many people have been sued for loading Mac OS X on to a x86(doesn't include hacking OSX or pirating)? That's right, 0.

    It is illegal according to Apple. Doesn't mean that it would hold in court, there is no precedent regarding this case.
     
    HomeSkillet, Apr 29, 2006
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  11. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Someone I met from another forum has Windows XP Pro and Mac OX X running on his AMD 64 system. I didn't know that was possible. :p
     
    Jason, Apr 29, 2006
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  12. kuwaitgroup

    kuwaitgroup Notebook Geek

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    sounds awsome ! hehe


    from where can i get the walk through ?
     
    kuwaitgroup, May 2, 2006
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  13. prasys

    prasys Notebook Geek

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    www.pearpc.net

    Well , you could use pearpc. Its an open source project and it runs MacOSX on top of Windows. OSX86 is iligeal , but running OSX On pearpc is somewhat legal as apple helped us [check out pearpc's mailing list]. They have all the guide there , all you need is OSX Tiger DVD. You could get it from eBay or from your local apple store
     
    prasys, May 2, 2006
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  14. JasonSnake

    JasonSnake Notebook Consultant

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    THIS I would like to know more about. I'd hate to buy another laptop that has intel if I already have my AMD 64 laptop.
     
    JasonSnake, May 2, 2006
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