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Trying to install OS X on a Windows box.. having problems. x.x
slave:
They go out of their way by not releasing the source code to OSX. I'm sorry if it offends Mac users, but Apple is just as wrong as Microsoft in this respect.
xyle_one:
i do agree linux user. if apple were really embracing open source, their os would be available in downloadable ISOs. i am optomistic though, i can see apple truly getting into the spirit of things and going totally open source (they would have too, if they are to keep up with linux in the next few years :D )
slave:
They shouldn't necessarily provide downloadable ISOs... what they should do, though, is include an extra source CD when you buy OS X or at least mail you one if you asked for it. You should also be able to buy an x86 version directly from them. Look at Red Hat, they let you use their ftp and network for free and they have 270 million in the bank! There's also yellow dog linux, which is a ppc port of RHL.
Crunchy(Cracked)Butter:
quote:Originally posted by Linux User #5225982375:
They go out of their way by not releasing the source code to OSX. I'm sorry if it offends Mac users, but Apple is just as wrong as Microsoft in this respect.
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Darwin is opensource and its released for the x86 platform so the OSX kernel at least runs on x86 hardware.
Safari is opensource as well or uses elements of opensource and gives any modifications back to KHTML.
The aqua element of OSX is Apples nad its their product so they don't have to make it opensource (its not like its part of the GPL) but what they have done so far DOESN'T make them as bad as MS. Apple have embraced amd contributed to it while MS ignores it and is activily trying to destroy it, big difference i think.
With regard to SuSE, YAST is their technology and because it is theirs it isn't open source, it things like that, that make it unaviable for download into ISO's, but you can perform a remote installation. But you can copy it for your friends. I think its the best for a newbie.
adina-allie:
Those of you wondering, I purchased a copy of Red Hat personal. Wish me luck and thanks for the advice.
-M
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