I think Apple is going to go "hmm, let's see what happens" like they are doing with the Axiotron Modbook - even though legally speaking the Modbook is a-OK and this isn't, just so Apple can see the limited market for such a machine. Don't worry - if Dell or some OEM of their size tries to start selling Apple OS's then you will start seeing some serious shit.
No way. Apple will kill this infringement and blatant copyright violation immediately.
Would you allow some guy to steal, copy and sell your product? I am of course referring to the Leopard issue, not the hardware in itself.
Calling a computer a "Mac" is also going to be contested for sure. Apple has copyright on the name and brand it has built over several decades. You don't call your new fast food restaurant "McBurgerKingWendysKFC".
You are talking about the legality of using a piece of licensed software? The license agreement decides what is legal use of the software. It is illegal to install Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware due to the license agreement.
What difference would it then make if they did purchase the DVD? It would still be illegal use of the software.
@Andrew: Actually all EULAs are subject to legal interpretation. I would hardly call paying $120 for Leopard and installing it on non mac hardward 'stealing'
In fact those legal interpretations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. There is quite the discussions on sites (that discuss hacking OS X unto PCs) about the legal matter. There is no definitive court case either way and I think it would be interesting to see where a lawsuit regarding this would go. Just because Apple or Microsoft licenses software a certain way does not mean it legally stands up to intellectual law, especially in all jurisdictions around the world. This is why those EULAs explicitly say that should a certain part of the agreement be considered void in your jurisdiction that all other parts shall be still taken in orginal intent.
And yes, Apples are overpriced. I can get pears for much cheaper. Your arguement elsewhere concerting 'Apple' cabling or Apple powersupply is one of the lamest I have seen on here. I wouldn't be suprised if HP or Sony uses their own cabling or cases as well... lol. Damn and I wanted to buy that Black slimline case for my own DIY PC. IT IS SAD that we are having this arguement, for the very fact that People hack OS X onto cheaper computers PROVES that Apple is overcharging.
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I think Apple is going to go "hmm, let's see what happens" like they are doing with the Axiotron Modbook - even though legally speaking the Modbook is a-OK and this isn't, just so Apple can see the limited market for such a machine. Don't worry - if Dell or some OEM of their size tries to start selling Apple OS's then you will start seeing some serious shit.
No way. Apple will kill this infringement and blatant copyright violation immediately.
Would you allow some guy to steal, copy and sell your product? I am of course referring to the Leopard issue, not the hardware in itself.
Calling a computer a "Mac" is also going to be contested for sure. Apple has copyright on the name and brand it has built over several decades. You don't call your new fast food restaurant "McBurgerKingWendysKFC".
How is it stealing if they pay for a leopard license for each install?
@PJK
Where does it say that?
You are talking about the legality of using a piece of licensed software? The license agreement decides what is legal use of the software. It is illegal to install Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware due to the license agreement.
What difference would it then make if they did purchase the DVD? It would still be illegal use of the software.
@Andrew:
Actually all EULAs are subject to legal interpretation. I would hardly call paying $120 for Leopard and installing it on non mac hardward 'stealing'
In fact those legal interpretations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. There is quite the discussions on sites (that discuss hacking OS X unto PCs) about the legal matter. There is no definitive court case either way and I think it would be interesting to see where a lawsuit regarding this would go. Just because Apple or Microsoft licenses software a certain way does not mean it legally stands up to intellectual law, especially in all jurisdictions around the world. This is why those EULAs explicitly say that should a certain part of the agreement be considered void in your jurisdiction that all other parts shall be still taken in orginal intent.
And yes, Apples are overpriced. I can get pears for much cheaper. Your arguement elsewhere concerting 'Apple' cabling or Apple powersupply is one of the lamest I have seen on here. I wouldn't be suprised if HP or Sony uses their own cabling or cases as well... lol. Damn and I wanted to buy that Black slimline case for my own DIY PC. IT IS SAD that we are having this arguement, for the very fact that People hack OS X onto cheaper computers PROVES that Apple is overcharging.