Mac OS X 10.6.2 Will Block Atom Processors 1012
Archeopteryx writes "According to Wired's 'Gadget Lab' blog, Snow Leopard's next update, OS X 10.6.2, will block the Atom processor and will disable many 'Hackintosh' netbooks. It is indeed true that OS X will run just fine on some netbooks if you install the right drivers and ktexts, but Apple's EULA has always specified that the license was applicable only to Apple hardware. There have always been processor types specified in OS X and that have to be worked around now for those who want to use an Atom or similar non-Apple-adopted processor, so this is likely no more than a hiccup on the road for the OSX86 crowd. But, it raises the question: is it time for Apple to sell a license for non-Apple hardware — priced accordingly of course — for those people who want OS X on platform types Apple has not yet adopted, like the netbook? The only reason OS X is not on my Eee is that I want to comply with the licensing terms. I could just pay for a license to use it."
Re:Who wants to update?? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Who wants to update?? (Score:3, Funny)
Apple does not sell OS X without accompanying hardware. You can grab an OS X upgrade disc for a nominal fee, but it is just that, an upgrade version.
If you want Apple to play fair, you must also play far. "Full version" copies of OS X start at around $599. Not a bad price when you think about it. It is only a couple of hundred dollars more than Windows 7 Ultimate (Full version) and it comes with a free Mac Mini!
Re:I don't see why they would license it (Score:0, Funny)
Re:Um... (Score:3, Funny)
In the same way that a Trabant does exactly the same thing as a Lexus.
Re:Who wants to update?? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Who wants to update?? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Who wants to update?? (Score:3, Funny)
Hummm... that's it! I will buy a machine with Windows preinstalled, and then purchase MacOS upgrades.
Re:Who wants to update?? (Score:2, Funny)
Because their computers are not made from matter, but from a special dust from unicorn horn.