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Installing mac os on Dell Mini 10v
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:29 pm
by thewolfe
Was asked the following question and since I'm not a Mac guy, need some feedback, please.
Apparently Dell is discontinuing their Mini 10v. It is a computer that you could 'hackin-tosh' and install the Mac OS. Brand new, they go for about $300. I saw a used one on eBay for $200. Problem is, it has an Ubuntu os. Most of them come with either xp or 7. Once the original os is uninstalled and Mac is installed it should operate the same, no? Will there be differences in the hardware that would cause problems with the Mac install?
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:43 pm
by Isaac
FYI: It's illegal.
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:24 pm
by thewolfe
Using OS on another computer?
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:59 pm
by Isaac
I could Google this for you, but I believe this is a job for....
(psst-- someone reply)
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:46 pm
by Jeff250
Right, the OS X EULA forbids you from installing it on non-Apple hardware...
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:44 pm
by Xamindar
Jeff250 wrote:Right, the OS X EULA forbids you from installing it on non-Apple hardware...
Does it include the EULA on the box before you buy? Can you read it before installing? I don't see how this can be legally binding.
So, it is illegal Isaac? You mean they can take you to court over installing it on your computer? I don't think that means what you think it means. If anything, it just means they will not support you if you call in with issues.
If anything, just let your cat click the "I agree" button.
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:19 pm
by thewolfe
Anyone have a comment on my original question?
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:30 pm
by Xamindar
thewolfe wrote:Anyone have a comment on my original question?
Not sure what your question is. You talk about installing Mac OS and then go on to ask if the hardware in the mini 10 is different because ubuntu was installed on it. Software doesn't effect hardware. So not sure what you are getting at. Just format and install mac OS over whatever OS is already on there. Be it Win XP, Vista, Linux - doesn't matter because mac OS will erase the previous os when you install it.
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:35 pm
by fliptw
No, not really. Just remember you can't do any updates, and the anti-circumvention provision of the DMCA applies.
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:02 pm
by Jeff250
Xamindar wrote:Does it include the EULA on the box before you buy? Can you read it before installing? I don't see how this can be legally binding.
I agree with the sentiment that EULA's are lame, and I generally avoid using software that forces me to agree to one, but I have a hard time justifying clicking "I agree to this license" while simultaneously not agreeing with the license.