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Psystar sells $399 Mac clone
The machine is built using standard computer parts with specs that include a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB of DDR2 memory, integrated Intel GMA 950 Graphics, 20x DVD+/-R Drive, four USB ports and a 250GB 7200RPM drive. The company is marketing this as a cheaper and more expandable alternative to a true Apple-branded Mac and is offering the pre-installation of Leopard for free if you order its budget Mac clone and purchase a copy of Leopard – which will set you back an additional $155.
Though this is a direct violation of Apple’s EULA, Psystar thinks that Apple’s refusal to allow other hardware vendors to run its operating system is monopolistic and is willing to challenge any action Apple takes to stop it from selling the Open Computer. One thing is for certain, Psystar better have some deep pockets if it wants to take the fight to court.
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It should be noted, the OS they include has been modified. (They say somewhere on their site, and advise against doing any OS updates)
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The writer should update this story 'Psystar manufactures and distributes a line of Open Computers suitable for any business large or small. Our systems are tailored to your choosing, supporting a wide range of Operating Systems including Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista and OS X Leopard. Inexpensive, durable and just flat out FAST, the Open Computer family of products are a good choice no matter what type of work needs to be done.'Source: [url]http://www.psystar.com/communications_network_and_manag
ment_products.html[/url]I doubt that Psystar will be able to withstand a court challenge by Apple, I agree that Apple doesn't play fair but they have a right to protect their own intellectual property. -
Should also be updated to say its pretty much a hoax: [url]http://gizmodo.com/380488/psystar-exposed-looks-like-a-
oax[/url]
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