Word in the
OSX86 world is that a new product will revolutionize (and simplify) the process of installing OS X on a PC -- and that product is called the EFiX. The USB dongle allegedly pops into a free port and allows you to install the retail version of the Mac operating system on just about any system by automatically locating the proper hacks and drivers needed. Famed OSX86 hacker
Netkas has demoed a beta unit on video (which you can see after the break) and claims that it's working as it should. The manufacturer is aiming to have models available for purchase by June 23rd... barring any more "sabotage." This sounds like a much more reasonable solution than
marketing a Mac clone -- feel free to send one our way whenever you like guys.
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posted Jun 13th 2008 7:57PM
Way better than the Psystar stuff that turned to be pretty crappy anyways...This is a much better solution...
btw, I love when he goes "yey it boots"
I think i did read a post about ASUS' "highest quarter on quarter growth" here on Engadget a week ago.
I love when he shushes the cat and then stomps on it @1:54
This is awesome! Oh yeah, I don't have any PC's to install it on anymore. Nevermind...
What happens when you right click on Jason?
Must... have... OSX!!!!
Okay, I might have to get this and try out MacOS, I know Vista doesn't exactly have me all in grins right now.
Try Ubuntu first, the hardware support will be much better than OSX and you don't have to screw around with hacks and licenses.
You're right (below). Trackpoint ftw. We have Thinkpads at work and I can't fathom why people use the trackpad when they have a trackpoint. It is the one thing I would have Apple change about their notebooks if I was CEO for a day.
Or you can try XP, it really is something!
It's not beautiful enough for a trackpoint on steve's stuff.
But yes, I think TrackPoint is perfect.
You don't have to screw around with hacks in Ubuntu? Are you... are you from the future?
have u actually tried a macbook (pro) trackpad?
i had a dell and thinkpad, both with trackpoint, and i always used the trackpoint. at first with my mac i was like "wtf" but its the best trackpad i've ever used.
I don't like my trackpoint, I much prefer the pad. I realise it's probably a matter of learning to use the trackpoint accurately, but given I have to use a pad on my other laptop, I don't see the point.
I like my friendly rubber nipple.
Yup.
I wish MS would just start from scratch and create a version without the backwards compatibility. Software should be written smarter, not bigger. OSes should be foward moving, never backwards.
I wish MS would just start from scratch and create a version without the backwards compatibility. Software should be written smarter, not bigger. OSes should be foward moving, never backwards.
They've got a prototype OS called Singularity, which was essentially an experiment with new design ideas within OS production. It did deal some interesting issues that apply to ALL modern OSs. You should read about it if you're into that sort of thing, although it's unlikely that anything of that ilk will ever see the light of day as it's pretty hard to market an operating system that has no pre-existing software.
Most people don't use Linux not because it's hard, but because it doesn't DO everything.
but does it update?
Yeah it does, I installed it a while back but my graphics card was incompatible.
I can't help but think that this is akin to the Windows on Mac projects that arose immediately after the Intel transition. By that, I mean that here's to hoping that OS XI (or would that be IX? I forget. I'm probably confusing it with IV.) will be officially available on all PCs and not just Macs.
I would probably still buy my hardware from Apple, but that has served me well before. Chances are a multi-hardware OSXI would put pressure on Apple to make even better hardware. (And perhaps a consumer-level tower mac, yes?)
Probably, but there is no laptop that will ever replace my Thinkpad. I cannot live without that Trackpoint.
ThinkPad FTW
Finally SUPERIOR hardware with... Mac OS X
You thought I was going to say "superior software", didn't you? I would, but I have this thing against lying.
Windows Vista x64/Mac OS X 10.5.3/Ubuntu Triple-boot FTrealW
I would love for a PC version of the MacOS, would suit me better to dual boot Linux and OSX than Linux and Windows
@robodan
there must b a mistake u forgot XP i couldn't live without having all FOUR of them (Vista x64, XP, Ubuntu, and OS X)
@robodan
there must b a mistake u forgot XP i couldn't live without having all FOUR of them (Vista x64, XP, Ubuntu, and OS X)
After my own adventure of getting leopard to run on a pentium m (which worked btw, but had some driver issues) this might do the trick faster.
Interesting.....
I just hope that OSx86 being brought to the masses doesn't make Apple resort to extensive DRM to prevent piracy.
I just hope the issues that arise from bringing OS X to the masses won't give it a bad name, seeing as how well, you're running it on unsupported hardware.
lol unsupported hardware... meh
If Apple had any balls they would release the software to the masses... then hardware manufacturers would begin producing drivers.
@Jeremy K.
Yeah cause that has worked so well for Windows...
go back to dota =o
@ krizoitz
Yeah, just look at Bill Gates, he's going broke!
And despite Microsoft's unchallenged dominance in the computer world, they have had no success. Right?
@ Tony
I don't think he was referring to financial success. I think he was referring to having stable, usable drivers.
Actually Apple writes all the drivers that are present on Mac hardware. Even the ATI and NVIDIA drivers are written by Apple.
@ Ender Wiggin
I agree, if they use loads of DRM how am i supposed to get my downloaded copy of the internet?
What the hell?!
Apple sells computer hardware. Releasing their OS to the masses would result in less hardware sold. Also Apple support is great because they limited their support to their hardware. It makes it easier for me, it makes it easier for them.
I'm not buying anything like this before I see a credibe review test it on video. But if this works, I'm still gonna have a hell'va time finding drivers for a (future) GTX 280 on OSX
And if it crash because it can't hack SLI 9900GTX do I blame OSX or Vista?
Blame your over the top computer budget.
(Owner of 1 9800GTX)
Holy crap. That's awesome... it was a pain in the ass to setup my system.
I assume you're referring to the 3 weeks of minimum wage labor you had to work to buy a real Mac. Pain in the ass? Fine, but way worth it.
Mike: Unless you don't want any of their lineup. I've been a Mac owner off and mostly on for 20 years. My last machine was a first generation MacBook 13" in black. The MacBook has a resolution I don't want. MacBook Pro is too large. Bought a ThinkPad, installed 10.5, bought a store boxed copy even though I'm violating the license, because at least I'm not 'pirating' it. It's the best damn operating system, I just like other hardware.
The keyboard in that screenshot has your name spelled out in it.
Hmm, might give it a try...although I do not plan to pay for it until I know it's worth it. Any cracked OS Xs around? :P
It is illegal, and i do not advise you to do it... but there are torrent sites out there...
PS
OS X has no drm, serials, genuine advantage crap. all pirated copies work fine. But, as a loving mac fan... I will tell you not to do it. Just fork over the 130 bucks and get a legal copy. Think about the programmers... what incentive do they have to write good stuff if they don't get paid. Please do not pirate.
DON'T STEAL SOFTWARE!!!!!!
I find it hilarious that most Apple users are happy to pay Apple for their products. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating piracy. It's just that Apple has you by the balls. It's not like Apple is a non-profit organization.
Demonoid, Mininova, The Pirate Bay?
All sites to help you in your quest.
Al of them are .com sites.
When people like a product enough to pay for it I wouldn't say that the developer has them "by the balls". If that where the case then a LOT of developers (and grocery, barbershops, book stores, etc.) have a LOT of people "by the balls"
Seriously though, pay for good software. Whether or not you like the distributor, there are still many honest, hardworking programmers behind every good program.