I use linux (linux mint), but I did install MacOSX on my Gateway laptop at one point for a few days. It worked pretty good for the most part, and I could see it being fully functional. I couldn't get the external monitor to display at more than 1024x768 though, and linux can run at 1920x1080. There were a few other small issues, but I could see Apple being upset at someone trying to sell this setup for half the price.
actually i think it says it cant be installed on a machine that isnt apple labeled, or something like that. thats not the correct wording, but i remember reading about this sort of thing once and this issue came up. not sure tho.
I've been doing this for sometime on my local craigslist. Building up hackintosh computer. I would personally never use OSX anymore, but hey business is business.
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Bufsabre @ Apr 14th 2008 2:20PM
as long as the copy of OSX is legal they cant really complain cause anyone can do this, although i still say kick the mac crap and move on to linux
initialxy @ Apr 14th 2008 2:39PM
actually I think the Mac OS X terms of conditions states that it can only be installed on an Apple brand machine. am i correct?
Juice Daddy @ Apr 14th 2008 3:04PM
problem solved:
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ethana2 @ Apr 14th 2008 3:25PM
Absolutely!
rcappo @ Apr 14th 2008 3:27PM
I use linux (linux mint), but I did install MacOSX on my Gateway laptop at one point for a few days. It worked pretty good for the most part, and I could see it being fully functional. I couldn't get the external monitor to display at more than 1024x768 though, and linux can run at 1920x1080. There were a few other small issues, but I could see Apple being upset at someone trying to sell this setup for half the price.
peter @ Apr 14th 2008 8:11PM
actually i think it says it cant be installed on a machine that isnt apple labeled, or something like that. thats not the correct wording, but i remember reading about this sort of thing once and this issue came up. not sure tho.
Abuzar @ Apr 14th 2008 7:22PM
I've been doing this for sometime on my local craigslist. Building up hackintosh computer. I would personally never use OSX anymore, but hey business is business.