Verran Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 I figured this would be posted by now, but haven't seen it. If it is already, then sorry I guess the x86 OS/X beta was leaked, and a couple websites put out a challenge to bypass the TPM check on it so it could run on "any old x86". Apparently it took about 12 hours I read about it here. On one hand, it sucks that OS/X is leaking free to all these people, but on the other hand, I only half feel bad because this whole "trusted" chip thing seems really lame to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 This wonderful news. I was hoping to be able to dual-boot Windows and OSX when they came out with their Intel version. Now I'll be able to do it!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 This wonderful news. I was hoping to be able to dual-boot Windows and OSX when they came out with their Intel version. Now I'll be able to do it!!!! 527149[/snapback] Well... yes and no. This version works, but since it's a cracked leaked beta, it's no so much.... how you say...... legal. Plus, you know that OS/X's update software will be checking for and "repairing" these fixes when it runs. So staying up to date with OS/X on non-Apple hardware will be tough. The good news out of all this is how huge the response was from coders. Cracking through the TPM code in 12 hours is awesome. I'm not for pirating, but I am for fighting trusted computing. You think Steam is bad, you'll surely hate all this new trusted stuff. The intent of most of this trusted stuff is presented in a way that makes it seem very handy, but the core of it allows for so much shadiness that I don't like it one bit. Plus, Apple's TPM chip is lame too. If their hardware was comparable in price and performance, then they wouldn't have to force people to use it. But they don't want to be in the same pool with Windows, because there's already such fierce competition on PC hardware. They'd rather enjoy the same monopoly they've had for years. I don't blame them for trying (it's smart business), but I also don't expect people to take it with a smile either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicSniper Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 is apple just craping stupid and not realizing that they would make a TON more money if they would license this out for any old computer.... i would buy it in a heart beat and a half Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 Well... yes and no. This version works, but since it's a cracked leaked beta, it's no so much.... how you say...... legal. Plus, you know that OS/X's update software will be checking for and "repairing" these fixes when it runs. So staying up to date with OS/X on non-Apple hardware will be tough. 527156[/snapback] Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of what PearPC's original intent was. I would buy a copy of OS X and be able to run it on my PC via a crack or something. It wouldn't be pirating, just bypassing of the TPM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of what PearPC's original intent was. I would buy a copy of OS X and be able to run it on my PC via a crack or something. It wouldn't be pirating, just bypassing of the TPM. 527162[/snapback] Yeah, that'd work. But like I said, you know the OS/X built in updater is going to look for that crack everytime. So you'll have to get cracked updates too, which might be hard. It looks like there's pretty strong support for the whole thing at the moment though, so who knows. There might be a whole community that's dedicated to running cracked OS/X. I agree though, I'm goint to try And as far as what Bionic said, I agree completely. I think they see dollar signs from all these people buying the new hardware, but I don't think that will happen. If they'd just let people replace windows with OS/X outright, they'd make a lot of cash. One of the articles I read said that this cracked version is actually running FASTER than what the testers at Apple have reported. They're not sure if it's due to inferiorities in the new Apple/Intel builds, or if the latest performance numbers from Apple are just old, or if the TPM really slows it all down by that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicSniper Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 i was actually thinking of buying a mac mini for awhile because i do want a os/x opp sys i wish they would just suck it up and release it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC10281982B Posted August 13, 2005 Posted August 13, 2005 cool I guess. Gee that was quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted August 14, 2005 Posted August 14, 2005 Good to hear that their TMP was cracked so fast. I still dislike OSX given previous poor experiences with it, but that's just my Windows fanboyishness speaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasto Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 I heart OSX and may put the cracked version onto my comp I am building for webserving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymcfly Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 i dont use it *shifty eyes* (see sig) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost2520 Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 I was thinking about getting it, but I just might be getting a good deal on a mac computer soon! I sure hope so. I heart Mac Mini. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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