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Why Psystar will sink without a trace over the next few weeks: Why Psystar will sink without a trace over the next few weeksHmm yeah, maybeUnless they have zero credit, I'm not sure about their sinking without a trace. Operations like this have little to no overhead. I believe Psystar's problems is nothing a basic business plan and minimum preparation could of...; Tags: Apple Mac OS X, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Psystar, OpenMac, Apple Inc., trace; Discussion threads 2008-04-19
Mac clones to rise again? (updated 3x): I remember fondly the heady days of the Mac clones. Cloner Power Computing promoted their 225MHz PowerPC tower at Macworld Expo in Boston by offering free bungee jumps off a 225 foot crane tower outside the Hynes Convention Center. I took the leap over the Boston bay...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Power Computing Corp., PC, Apple Inc., OpenMac, Psystar Web Site, Leopard, Desktops, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-14

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Apple vs. Psystar complaint excerpts: 'Invaluable good is being eroded': Update: Apple has sued Psystar in U.S. district court over copyright infringement. Apple's complaint (view the Apple Complaint Against Psystar PDF, filed against Psystar back on July 3, alleges copyright infringement, induced copyright infringement, breach of contract, trademark infringement, trade dress infringement and unfair competition and asks...; Tags: Apple Inc., Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-07-15
Psystar mystery adds up to phishing scam: Walk through the Psystar fiasco with me. Many things are confusing. At a minimum, it's clear that the OpenMac is bogus. It's extremely dubious that Psystar is a legitimate company. It is increasingly likely that the whole thing is a phishing or credit-card scam. Item: The wandering...; Tags: Credit Card, Lawyer, Psystar, Address Thing, Powerpay, Sales Channel, Phishing, Financial Services, E-mail, Sales, Security, Spam And Phishing, Online Communications, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-17
Attack of the clones: Psystar to battle Apple on EULA: As I blogged yesterday, I have fond memories of the Mac clones – that's what compelled me to wax nostalgic there for a spell. I have since found these great photos of Power Computing's bungee tower from Macworld Expo Boston 1996, but I digress... Now that the...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, EULA, Apple Inc., Attack, Psystar, Desktops, Productivity, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-15

Open Computer (Photos: Psystar's Mac clones): Open Computer (Photos: Psystar's Mac clones)Waste of money?Why should I invest $399, and then purchase the OS X, with the probability that Apple will defend it's proprietary system legally? Why not just purchase a Mac Mini, which will cost me only $50 more? The $50 is worth no headaches. Remember...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Psystar, Apple Macintosh, Open Computer, Mac-clone, Apple Inc., photograph, hardware; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
Psystar: Apple's terms violate U.S. monopoly laws: Psystar, a Miami-based OEM which is now offering OS X on generic PC hardware, claims that Apple's restrictive licensing terms violates U.S. monopoly laws. Whoa, bold claim there. Better have some deep pockets if the company wants to take the fight to court. In an interview with...; Tags: EULA, Apple Inc., Psystar, Monopoly Law, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-15
Mac clones to rise again?: Mac clones to rise again?Their site is down, but...I would be interested in it if it has a PCI-E slot.I love to see more Mac Clones! Go OpenMac!!!:DJob$ will destroy them with trademark & IP lawsuitsBefore you know it, Job$ will invoke the EULA, patents and trademarks to shut them...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Mac-clone, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-14
Who's interested in a non-Apple Mac?: Interested is buying a non-Apple Mac? If so then Psystar might have the machine for you. Note: At around the time to writing this piece the Psystar website went down. For $399 you can pick up the "OpenMac" which Psystar claims is a Leopard-compatible system built from standard...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Emulator, Mac OS X Compatibility, Desktops, Hardware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-14