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Hacintosh Users ?

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CadCrazy
CadCrazy Original post #1
Jul 25, 2008 at 1:47 AM
How many of you use Hackintosh ?

Known to me:

Charan
Amitava
Hellknight
iMav
Gauravsuneja
Gx_saurav
Narangz (Ha Ha in his wild dreams :x)
Choto Cheeta
Jul 25, 2008 at 1:54 AM
The Subject is not allowed here I suppose !!!

GX earned his 2nd or rather 3rd ban because of discussing this here at this forum :(
RCuber
RCuber #3
Jul 25, 2008 at 1:56 AM
do Ex-hackintosh users qualify ? :D :twisted:
Faun
Faun #4
Jul 25, 2008 at 1:57 AM
^^shaun the sheep :D
RCuber
RCuber #5
Jul 25, 2008 at 2:10 AM
^^ yes, he was one ex user :D, still got the 10GB time machine backup .. once restored im back in business with hacin.... Sushhh....
Indyan
Indyan #6
Jul 25, 2008 at 2:22 AM
Apple TOS explicitely prohibits the use of Mac on anything but apple hardware. So Hacintosh is illlegal and any discussions pertaining to osx86 isnt allowed over here.
I am reopening this thread since it strictly doesnt deal with methods of hacking osx.
Pat
Pat #8
Jul 25, 2008 at 7:39 PM
The most important question is : Who uses it as their primary OS ? And how good/stable is it for day to day usage ?
MetalheadGautham
Jul 25, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Here is what I found about it:

1. No SATA drivers, only IDE ones available
2. Can't use PS/2 Keyboard and mouse
3. Updating OS really a big issue

I am not sure of the first point, weather its been fixed or not. any ideas ?
praka123
praka123 #10
Jul 25, 2008 at 7:55 PM
hackcrazy said:
How many of you use Hackintosh ?

I know :
Amitava
Hellknight
iMav
Gauravsuneja
Gx_saurav
Narangz (Ha Ha in his wild dreams )
so ,this is the reality of those <censored> who cry regarding piracy :lol: OMFG! I simply cant stop laughing!

see guys! these so called anti-piracy gang are the pioneers in PIRACY! .go on!

...and I know someone who hates GPL and moan reg bread for devels! even HE IS ALSO A HYPOCRAT! :D
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #11
Jul 25, 2008 at 7:56 PM
The most important question is : Who uses it as their primary OS ? And how good/stable is it for day to day usage ?

Except shutdown/restart/sleep Leo is stable for me :p
Faun
Faun #12
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:01 PM
^^go get some
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #13
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Here is what I found about it:

1. No SATA drivers, only IDE ones available
2. Can't use PS/2 Keyboard and mouse
3. Updating OS really a big issue

I am not sure of the first point, weather its been fixed or not. any ideas ?

1.As far as I know Leopard can't be installed on IDE HDD;you need SATA and in some cases(JMicron IDE controller) you also need SATA DVD driver for installation. So Leo is more SATA friendly :D

2 & 3 valid points

^^go get some

WTF is this
amitava82
amitava82 #15
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Here is what I found about it:

1. No SATA drivers, only IDE ones available
2. Can't use PS/2 Keyboard and mouse
3. Updating OS really a big issue

I am not sure of the first point, weather its been fixed or not. any ideas ?
None of those points has nothing to do with Mac. Those may be hacintosh issues.

And since Apple don't provide any demo; I had to setup a demo myself. Want to make sure I like it and it serves my purpose before I buy one. Honestly, running Hacintosh is no fun.
MetalheadGautham
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:24 PM
None of those points has nothing to do with Mac. Those may be hacintosh issues.

And since Apple don't provide any demo; I had to setup a demo myself. Want to make sure I like it and it serves my purpose before I buy one. Honestly, running Hacintosh is no fun.
Isn't this thread also about hacintosh ? :p
hullap
hullap #17
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:27 PM
^ :lol:
MetalheadGautham
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:33 PM
As said by Cad, both are there.
What? Where di you find that from?
True.
well, I think the first two used to be issues once upon a time... I remember hearing of them.
iMav
iMav #21
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:35 PM
SATA was an issue, PS/2 was never an issue.
MetalheadGautham
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:37 PM
SATA was an issue, PS/2 was never an issue.
really ? but a friend of mine bought a USB keyboard or mouse (forgot which) since the ones he already had didn't apparently work. I am just guessing they were PS/2. If not, any ideas ?
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #23
Jul 25, 2008 at 8:39 PM
I am on IDE.

If you are on IDE then where is Hackintosh :D

really ? but a friend of mine bought a USB keyboard or mouse (forgot which) since the ones he already had didn't apparently work. I am just guessing they were PS/2. If not, any ideas ?

As i said earlier Leo is more SATA, USB friendly than IDE/PS2
hellknight
Jul 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM
AMD 4400+ X2, 2 GB RAM, XFX 8800 GT, AMD 690 G chipset, WD 250 GB SATA II, every thing works.. PS2 keyboard also.. so no probs here.. the only thing that bothers is that the copying from DVD RW is at 2 MBps so is the writing.. and installing my HP LaserJet 1018 was really a issue as it doesn't has Mac drivers.. so i downloaded drivers form Linux printing and got it installed

Updating OS is not a big issue.. installed AMD software Update.. it downloads the software from Apple's site.. modifies it (remove mach_kernel and critical extensions, modifies GeForce.kext and NVDAResman, search and apply cpuids and decrypt encrypted files).. and update works flawlessly on Intel processors.. Intel users only need to modify DontstealMacOSX.kext.. but now they don't even need to do this..
Faun
Faun #28
Jul 25, 2008 at 9:44 PM
^^thats sum stuff !
hellknight
Jul 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM
@praka.. dude.. my bro has a Macbook, we live under the same roof (now he's working though) .. so legally I also own it.. coz he's a family member.. i'm not entitled to support from Apple Inc.. i don't need it.. so no piracy here..
narangz
narangz #30
Jul 25, 2008 at 10:37 PM
How many of you use Hackintosh ?

I know :
Amitava
Hellknight
iMav
Gauravsuneja
Gx_saurav
Narangz (Ha Ha in his wild dreams :x)

Sadly I am not so lucky to have Mac Leopard on my system :(

-----

Hey you forgot yourself :p You are the Mac lover.

I won't spare you :p
narangz
narangz #32
Jul 25, 2008 at 10:48 PM
This shows how desperate people are to use pirated/cracked stuff :p

I hate piracy. That's the only reason I can't run it on my system. :D

You are the piracy lover :rolleyes:
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #33
Jul 25, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I hate piracy. That's the only reason I can't run it on my system. :D

Bhagwan tumhari icha Puri kare ( tum kabhi bhi apne pc pe leo na chala sako)

:D :D
amitava82
amitava82 #34
Jul 25, 2008 at 10:58 PM
/me is searcing for chat log with narangz
hellknight
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:19 PM
hey hey.. btw.. how come this thread was unlocked.. kal to lock kar di thi..
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #38
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Sab Cad ki moh maya hai :p
cooldudie3
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I really hate Hackint0sh users. They are playing against the law of Apple. so I think this thread should be closed.
F
FilledVoid #40
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:39 PM
I don't see why the thread should be closed. No one is advocating them. Its more like a census if you ask me. Like "How many people use Pirated Software Questions." I have a couple of questions but all of them would end up in making the thread illegal which is why I'm resorting to PM's.
I really hate Hackint0sh users.
Why ? They too are just human beings like everyone else in this forum. Not everyone is going to go out and buy a Mac like some are gifted to.
RCuber
RCuber #41
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:40 PM
@MacRocker: The thread was locked and then unlocked.. cause we are not discussing how to install OS X on a non apple computer..
amitava82
amitava82 #42
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Oh look who is talking! "law of Apple" hahahah. I hope you also follow the law of MS, Adobe, Hollywood, Bollywood, and 100s of other companies from which you have "borrowed" all your softwares, mp3s, (HD) movies.

You know what? I hate hypocrite macboys too..
cooldudie3
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Fine!!! what ever!!!!
And why did you call me MacRocker? I thought Raaabo hadn't change my username???? Did he?
hellknight
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:55 PM
@Amitava.. +1.. exactly.. Law of Apple... ha ha ha.. the core of the Operating System (darwin) is open source.. so if it were under GPLv2.. Mac OS X would be open source too..

And MacRocker.. stay cool yaar.. Our hackintoshes are meant for educational purpose only, no commercial use
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #45
Jul 25, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Fine!!! what ever!!!!
And why did you call me MacRocker? I thought Raaabo hadn't change my username???? Did he?

Wtf Mujhe to MacRocker hi dikh raha hai. Tumhara Mac kharab ho gaya hai. Ise replace karva lo :p
RCuber
RCuber #46
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:06 AM
And why did you call me MacRocker? I thought Raaabo hadn't change my username???? Did he?

Wtf Mujhe to MacRocker hi dikh raha hai. Tumhara Mac kharab ho gaya hai. Ise replace karva lo :p

See this
*img255.imageshack.us/img255/4580/macrockeriy8.th.jpg

I am using Opera.. any chance you are using Safari?
hellknight
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:20 AM
damn.. 417 views within 24 hrs..
amitava82
amitava82 #48
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:24 AM
#3f749b Not #224c74 ;)
infra_red_dude
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Fine!!! what ever!!!!
And why did you call me MacRocker? I thought Raaabo hadn't change my username???? Did he?

Yeah he did.. You can't see? Haf a look here:

*img99.imageshack.us/img99/4569/macroc2lm4.jpg
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Huh??????
how come the theme is different???
I don't really get that??? What is going on????
iMav
iMav #51
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:29 AM
It's a tweak for non-OS X computers.
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Then teach me how to do it on non OSX computer? I have a PC used often...
I tried Firefox and still showing cooldudie3
infra_red_dude
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:32 AM
^^^ You can' t see your changed username yet? Howcome? Something's wrong with your system or your browser dude.. check for 'virus' or spyware now!!!
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Let me try on my PC lappy, could be a supporting problem
RCuber
RCuber #56
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Then teach me how to do it on non OSX computer? I have a PC used often...
I tried Firefox and still showing cooldudie3
Here you go HOW TO: Get old Kirsch forum theme back!
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:35 AM
^^Awesome thanks
I really hate the new theme
update: using opera in mac and not seeing the changes
iMav
iMav #58
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:43 AM
*img166.imageshack.us/img166/1026/mac1xo8.th.jpg
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #59
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:44 AM
Look , Hacintosh users are very helpful :p
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Yeah, but I am typing this from my PC and seeing no changes. I should contact the Admins. There could be a problem. Thanks guys for the help!
amitava82
amitava82 #61
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Me too dont see any change :???: using K-Meleon and Opera
RCuber
RCuber #63
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:54 AM
@MacRocker: Dono whats the problem with your system .. its showing fine here.
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:55 AM
You think there is a system problem? i don't know... mac doesn't get virus much...
Scanning with ClamXAV
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #65
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:56 AM
There is rumor that Mac has got virus too :p
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:59 AM
Of course there is virus! i think even Linux has viruses. But it isnt common. I am searching my Home folder with ClamXAV
How do you Hackintosh users feel about the Mac system?
infra_red_dude
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:59 AM
You think there is a system problem? i don't know... mac doesn't get virus much...
Scanning with ClamXAV
Scan your system with AV and also for malware... it can be dangerous.. if you don't see the change in any browser then its mostly not a browser problem but a system problem! :(
Gigacore
Gigacore #68
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:01 AM
I really didn't know that safari sux this much... the caching is too much.. insane!!!
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:01 AM
Oh no...
But amitava82.....
But Mac has malware???
hellknight
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:09 AM
Of course there is virus! i think even Linux has viruses. But it isnt common. I am searching my Home folder with ClamXAV
How do you Hackintosh users feel about the Mac system?

Mac is cool.. but not cooler than Linux.. it never crawls, that's a plus point.. iChat is great and the screen sharing feature is awesome.. only if India had more bandwidth.. I personally don't use it much.. I use Linux more.. but my little bro is addicted to it.. I don't like the Leopard's plastic look.. Tiger's look was great.. can you tell me how to get that brushed metallic feel in Leopard?
amitava82
amitava82 #71
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:14 AM
OK I can see it now. Has to clear cache.. and Ctrl+f5.. :p

I like mac though I don't use it much. Not having a cut option is the most stupid thing ever for an OS. Which is more convenient and time saving? Cut a 4GB file from one folder to another folder OR copy and paste it and then delete it? Still Macboys will be Macboys..
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #72
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:17 AM
OK I can see it now. Has to clear cache.. and Ctrl+f5.. :p

I like mac though I don't use it much. Not having a cut option is the most stupid thing ever for an OS. Which is more convenient and time saving? Cut a 4GB file from one folder to another folder OR copy and paste it and then delete it? Still Macboys will be Macboys..

Clear your cache regularly. How many times i have to tell you :D
M
mehulved #73
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:19 AM
lol linux doesn't have any viruses, dude you're hallucinating, just like your system.
hellknight
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:24 AM
but yaar.. OS X copies files at 64 MB/s.. damn.. that's blazingly fast..

@MacRocker.. how much speed do you see when you copy files from one drive to another or from one folder to another?
Gigacore
Gigacore #75
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:36 AM
*img397.imageshack.us/img397/8506/safaarivo9.th.jpg

Left to Right...

FF, Opera, IE & Safari

no no to safari.. its cache is too much here too :| :( :x
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 7:14 AM
@hellknight, speed? I can try moving something from my usb to my desktop, but it would not show the speed. It would only show "1MB of 16MB 2 seconds remaining"
Do you guys know any way to fix my problem?
amitava82
amitava82 #77
Jul 26, 2008 at 7:18 AM
Try the ultimate solution: Format n Reinstall!
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Dude! Any other way? could it be browser hijack? That's more common in Windows.
amitava82
amitava82 #79
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:03 AM
But its not windows.. :???:
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Why would I do that??? though i have CD doesn't mean that solves everything!!
Gigacore
Gigacore #82
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:22 AM
^ dude.. u can cut the diamond only by another diamond.

Mac is like a diamond, so format it and reinstall it :|
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:24 AM
that's the only way? How do I format a drive correctly? Could there be anther solution? What if something goes wrong? I also need to find my CDs!
amitava82
amitava82 #84
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:27 AM
How long have u been using Mac and Computer?
cooldudie3
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:29 AM
1-2 months or so on mac. almost 12 years on a Pc
harryneopotter
Jul 26, 2008 at 8:51 AM
:( ... this thread reminds me of vaibhavtek ......feeling nostalgic ......
aryayush
aryayush #89
Jul 26, 2008 at 11:11 AM
@praka.. dude.. my bro has a Macbook, we live under the same roof (now he's working though) .. so legally I also own it.. coz he's a family member.. i'm not entitled to support from Apple Inc.. i don't need it.. so no piracy here..
That's the stupidest logic I ever heard. "My brother had lunch a couple hours ago so I'm full right now." :lol:

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@cooldudie3 (that's what it shows on my iPhone),
Why the Hell are you asking for help with your Mac in a thread full of Linux and Windows users? Of course they'll tell you to check for viruses and format and reinstall. That's the standard fix on other operating systems. Not on a Mac though. Post your problem, whatever it is, in the Apple thread, will you? :)
krazzy
krazzy #90
Jul 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM
@cooldudie3 (that's what it shows on my iPhone),
Yeah same here. Even I see cooldudie3 in my Firefox. Also in the screen shot that infra_red_dude gave, you can see 'Befriend cooldudie3' written in the bottom left corner.
aryayush
aryayush #91
Jul 26, 2008 at 11:32 AM
OK I can see it now. Has to clear cache.. and Ctrl+f5.. :p

I like mac though I don't use it much. Not having a cut option is the most stupid thing ever for an OS. Which is more convenient and time saving? Cut a 4GB file from one folder to another folder OR copy and paste it and then delete it? Still Macboys will be Macboys..
I'd been using a Mac for several months and hadn't even noticed the lack of 'Cut' until iMav pointed it out to me one day. Dragging and dropping stuff from one folder to another does the cut-paste thing, so it's not like the functionality is absent. Not having the standard keyboard shortcut in the Finder is weird though.
RCuber
RCuber #92
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Yeah same here. Even I see cooldudie3 in my Firefox. Also in the screen shot that infra_red_dude gave, you can see 'Befriend cooldudie3' written in the bottom left corner.
Yes exactly .:eek:. even I can see that .. looks like some bug in the forum
amitava82
amitava82 #94
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I'd been using a Mac for several months and hadn't even noticed the lack of 'Cut' until iMav pointed it out to me one day. Dragging and dropping stuff from one folder to another does the cut-paste thing, so it's not like the functionality is absent. Not having the standard keyboard shortcut in the Finder is weird though.
yes I just noticed it. From one partition to another partition is copy n paste BUT within same partition, its cut and paste (like any other OS). :) There should have been an option for cut though. You need to have 2 finder window open in case you want to drag n drop into a different folder. Not very convenient..
iMav
iMav #95
Jul 26, 2008 at 12:49 PM
^^ Partition to partition is what the problem is.
hellknight
Jul 26, 2008 at 1:39 PM
That's the stupidest logic I ever heard. "My brother had lunch a couple hours ago so I'm full right now." :lol:

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Damn.. welcome to the Hackintosh thread Arya.. I was expecting you.. Well.. if you guys can form a long distance family over India for getting MobileMe Family pack.. why can't I use my brother's Macbook as mine.. he lives in the same house.. and by the way.. he had Tiger before.. then he switched to Leopard.. So he has both the discs.. we uninstalled one OS from his lap.. so I don't think that this is piracy.. its only that I'm not entitled to support from Apple..
devilz666
devilz666 #97
Jul 26, 2008 at 2:17 PM
I'd been using a Mac for several months and hadn't even noticed the lack of 'Cut' until iMav pointed it out to me one day. Dragging and dropping stuff from one folder to another does the cut-paste thing, so it's not like the functionality is absent. Not having the standard keyboard shortcut in the Finder is weird though.

LMAO, that sounds like "i'v got hands , who needs a girl" :p
W
whackyman #98
Jul 26, 2008 at 2:20 PM
^lol!! :d
Gigacore
Gigacore #99
Jul 26, 2008 at 2:24 PM
^ praka ? :confused:
devilz666
devilz666 #100
Jul 26, 2008 at 2:24 PM
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Damn.. welcome to the Hackintosh thread Arya.. I was expecting you.. Well.. if you guys can form a long distance family over India for getting MobileMe Family pack.. why can't I use my brother's Macbook as mine.. he lives in the same house.. and by the way.. he had Tiger before.. then he switched to Leopard.. So he has both the discs.. we uninstalled one OS from his lap.. so I don't think that this is piracy.. its only that I'm not entitled to support from Apple..


And that's precisely what Apple says about using Original Mac OS on other PCs, no support. Thus this is anything but piracy
gauravsuneja
Jul 26, 2008 at 3:10 PM
hum bhi ek hacintoshian hoon par ab original maara hua dell ka vista apne naye magar zordar assembled pc par chala rahahoon
hellknight
hellknight #103
Jul 26, 2008 at 3:15 PM
to bhaiya.. iska matbal hai.. ki aap vista ka OEM version apne naye kampooter par chal rahe ho.. chalo bhaiya e bhi thik hai.. aur uska hackintoshwa ka kya hua?
aryayush
aryayush #104
Jul 26, 2008 at 3:21 PM
yes I just noticed it. From one partition to another partition is copy n paste BUT within same partition, its cut and paste (like any other OS). :) There should have been an option for cut though. You need to have 2 finder window open in case you want to drag n drop into a different folder. Not very convenient..
There are three things in Mac OS X that make it pretty much a non-issue:
1. Spring loaded folders;
2. Column view; and
3. The Cmd + N shortcut for opening a new Finder window that works even while you're in the process of dragging a file.

@iMav;
When dragging files across partitions, pressing the Command key before dropping them in place moves them instead of copying them. Similarly, the Option key allows you to copy files even if they're being dragged and dropped within the same partition.

In fact, according to me, Windows' not having extensive support fir drag-and-drop and stuff like spring loaded folders if a far greater annoyance than Mac OS X's lacking the Cmd + X shortcut within the Finder (it works for text though, mind you).
hellknight
hellknight #105
Jul 26, 2008 at 3:30 PM
but arya can you tell me how to change the theme of Leopard.. I don't like that plastic look n feel.. i want to apply that brushed metal feel of Tiger in Leopard... tried Candybar.. but didn't help..
Faun
Faun #107
Jul 26, 2008 at 5:41 PM
2 pages of blissful vodka, vaibhavtek nostalgia, win win :D
cooldudie3 rocks :D

LMAO, that sounds like "i'v got hands , who needs a girl" :p

lawl:D
Garbage
Garbage #108
Jul 26, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Yeah same here. Even I see cooldudie3 in my Firefox. Also in the screen shot that infra_red_dude gave, you can see 'Befriend cooldudie3' written in the bottom left corner.
He might forgot to edit that part... :D ;)
W
whackyman #109
Jul 26, 2008 at 7:23 PM
aww! @cooldudee :they are playing with you! :lol:
amitava82
amitava82 #110
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:45 AM
There are plenty of 'Sticky' threads where open piracy talks are goin on..
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FilledVoid #111
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I agree definitely no one is encouraging anyone to go out and get them a copy of pirated software. If this thread is closed for that then other threads which refer to the same topics should be removed as well.
preshit.net
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Irrespective of the Topic, I have my views to put forth.

Saying that there are other topics (some even stickies) where talks about piracy are still going on, so this thread shouldn't be reported is just not right. If that stuff goes on there, it is your responsibility as a mannered forum member to report them. That's what the button is present for.

Even though people may not directly encourage piracy here (or there), even the slightest mention of 'what' was used to get their systems running, combined with the power of Google, is enough to make even a newbie crave for more. We are humans after all.

There is nothing wrong with this thread, apart from the mentions of the two types of DVDs. Let the talks continue :) You are perfectly entitled to discuss along. I agree with @FilledVoid too. If, for reasons of piracy talks, this thread is 'locked', then the same must happen to the other threads too.
F
FilledVoid #113
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Saying that there are other topics (some even stickies) where talks about piracy are still going on, so this thread shouldn't be reported is just not right. If that stuff goes on there, it is your responsibility as a mannered forum member to report them. That's what the button is present for.

No , but its a very good way of showing double standards by NOT closing it even after reporting.

Even though people may not directly encourage piracy here (or there), even the slightest mention of 'what' was used to get their systems running, combined with the power of Google, is enough to make even a newbie crave for more. We are humans after all.

In that case ban every single torrent thread, rapidshare thread and random news thread here.
There is nothing wrong with this thread, apart from the mentions of the two types of DVDs. Let the talks continue You are perfectly entitled to discuss along. I agree with @FilledVoid too. If, for reasons of piracy talks, this thread is 'locked', then the same must happen to the other threads too.
The thread is only asking for Hackintosh users. I'm not going to either justify if it is allowed or even if a person is entitled to support. Like I said earlier its just like another one of those "Hey do you use Pirated software" threads.
hellknight
hellknight #114
Jul 27, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Exactly.. I don't think that you all Macboys would've purchased $300 MS Office : 2008 for Mac.. neither iWork '08.. But you've a poll going on about it in your thread.. then there is another thread here Must watch movies I don't think that most of us can go to market and purchase a Rs 450 DVD of Hollywood movies.. so that thread should be locked too.. come on yaar.. the mention of what DVD version we use is like we have an Original DVD of Die Hard 4.0 and which DVD rip we want to download from the internet XviD or X.264.. as simple as that..
narangz
narangz #115
Jul 27, 2008 at 2:33 PM
So talking about pawning iPhone for the latest firmware in the Apple thread is perfectly legal & moral?
iMav
iMav #116
Jul 27, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Why is everyone acting mod here on ThinkDigit?
hellknight
hellknight #118
Jul 27, 2008 at 3:43 PM
+100 to iMav +100 to Narangz too..
Yeah.. removing the firmware from iPhone isn't legal to Macboys.. I thought Macusers are cool as portrayed by Justin Long.. but they're not.. Winboys are more cooler..

I think that you all must have seen the "I'm a PC, I'm a Mac " ads.. Justin Longs kicks PC's ass in those ads.... but, but.. who gets more happy when Microsoft Office is released.. Mac Users... who gets more happy when the support for MS Exchange is given on iPhone.. Mac users.. Safari browsers uses the Open Source KHTML engine.. but still its closed source.. damn man.. even Microsoft is better than Apple.. the only thing that Apple has is Mac OS X.. and Steve Jobs..
MetalheadGautham
Jul 27, 2008 at 4:15 PM
you guys came up with the best points I have ever seen for a long time. :eek:
Sourabh
Sourabh #120
Jul 27, 2008 at 5:22 PM
This is concerning the reported post in this thread. I'd request members who've made reference to distro name/release group to edit their posts and remove those reference/s. It does make it a lot easier for visitors here to try something which is illegal due to those names. Hence, this request. Otherwise, I'd do it myself if you fail to do it within the next 2 days.

And please stick to topic, yes/no. No asking for help or helping with hackintosh queries.
aryayush
aryayush #121
Jul 27, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Unlocking and jailbreaking an iPhone is perfectly legal, both it the United States and in India. Downloading a patched copy of Apple's operating system is not. If you can buy a retail copy of Leopard and modify it to work on your PC, do so. Tell others how to do so if you want to. But that's impossible to do and any other method you use to install Leopard on a PC is strictly illegal. Case in point: Apple filed a class action lawsuit against Psystar but I don't see either Apple or AT&T taking any action against the iPhone Dev-Team.

As for installing pirated software on Mac OS X, I urge you to scour the Apple thread and come up with even a single instance where I or anyone else has helped anyone get a pirated copy of any software. There's an application I could mention the name of and even Mac newbies will be able to get any Mac application for free using just that, but I've never even hinted at its existence in the Apple thread. We've been toeing the line and expect you to do the same.
Pat
Pat #122
Jul 27, 2008 at 7:33 PM
As for installing pirated software on Mac OS X, I urge you to scour the Apple thread and come up with even a single instance where I or anyone else has helped anyone get a pirated copy of any software. There's an application I could mention the name of and even Mac newbies will be able to get any Mac application for free using just that, but I've never even hinted at its existence in the Apple thread. We've been toeing the line and expect you to do the same.

Not in the apple thread, but I find this amusing

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=894041&postcount=3

Oh and btw, unlocking an iPhone IS illegal :)
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #123
Jul 27, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Not in the apple thread, but I find this amusing

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=894041&postcount=3

Oh and btw, unlocking an iPhone IS illegal :)

:shock: Arya is the biggest hypocrite of this forum
slugger
slugger #124
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:00 PM
unlocking an iPhone IS illegal

err...jailbreakin will suspend your access to tech support from Apple BUT you can continue to use it with self-support :rolleyes:

Apple can not take axn against you even if u go to Cupertino and place your jailbreaked iPhone on their desk
Pat
Pat #125
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:03 PM
err...jailbreakin will suspend your access to tech support from Apple BUT you can continue to use it with self-support :rolleyes:

Apple can not take axn against you even if u go to Cupertino and place your jailbreaked iPhone on their desk

*www.ipodtouchfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62142
hellknight
hellknight #126
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:12 PM
So lets evaluate this deal
Office 2008 - $400
iLIfe - $80
Aperture 2 - $199
Final Cut Studio 2 - $1299
Logic Studio - $499
Shake 4.1 - $499
Adobe CS 3.3 = $1799.25

This converts to Indian Rupees :- Rs. 201,355
(I converted this on my Hackintosh currency converter widget.

Damn. Man.. I'll come to Kolkata for this deal.. This Macintosh for Rs. 100,000 + some nominal charge with these softwares.. its a steal :D

Source :- Apple US Store.. (India k price zyada honge shayad)
slugger
slugger #127
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:20 PM
@Pat

1.) Your own Source
"unlocking" a phone, while questionably violating the EULA, is NOT illegal as far as the DMCA goes, because there is a special exemption in the DMCA which does allow circumvention of access controls on cellular phones for their use on another carrier.

2.) Source
Is it illegal to hack the iPod Touch or iPhone?

Hacking the iPod Touch is not illegal. While Apple would like to make you think it is illegal, it is not, and it is impossible to get in any legal trouble for hacking it. You and Apple made an exchange. You gave Apple $400 and they gave you an iPod. It is officially yours and you can do whatever you want with it.

It is illegal to post copyrighted code, such as the operating system of the iPod Touch and the iPhone, on the Internet. But you won’t be doing that if you choose to hack your device.

3.) Source
What is jailbreaking in ipod and itouch? that is illegal right?

There is nothing 'they' can legally do to prevent you from unlocking it, ergo, it isn't illegal. They can insist that your device is locked when you upgrade its Operating System or send it in for service, though.

4.) Source
So what will Apple do. Expect a lot tighter policing of iPhones. Regular updates closing loopholes that hackers have used to jailbreak, and even bricking of phones that it detects have been tampered with. While not illegal it will be a lot riskier jailbreaking your phone this time round.

all of them say wat i myself have said - no support to jailbroken iPhones

d00d, give me 1 site that says u jailbreak and u goin DOWN"

while Apple is going all hammer and tongs behind a Psystar who have not even starting selling OsX -installed PCs, report 1 incidence where a jailbroken iPhone user has been arrested

hell, George Hotz gets interviewd on primetime news
Faun
Faun #128
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:23 PM
Not in the apple thread, but I find this amusing

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showpost.php?p=894041&postcount=3

Oh and btw, unlocking an iPhone IS illegal :)
awesome man ! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
The ideal mac user of the forum :D:rolleyes:

May be now I can ask all web designers who use photoshop, dreamweaver, fireworks, indesign, premier , Flash, illustrator and after effects , the same question. How much did you pay for it ?
photoshop- $999 +
dreamweaver- $399 +
fireworks- $299 +
indesign- $699 +
premier- $799 +
Flash- $699 +
illustrator- $599 +
after effects- $999
= $5492 ~ RS. 2,30,664

Office 2008 - $400 +
iLIfe - $80 +
Aperture 2 - $199 +
Final Cut Studio 2 - $1299 +
Logic Studio - $499 +
Shake 4.1 - $499 +
= Rs. 1,99,556

RS. 2,30,664 + Rs. 1,99,556 = Rs. 4,30,220/- only ta da

Oh and dont forget to pay $1.99 for this puny little driver on APPLE store. i know you can afford this amount from your pocket money. You know for Apple even $2 matters :rolleyes:

charging for an 802.11n driver

Amount calculated using "bc", a damn good powerful calculator in damn good powerful linux :D

Now think how much you robbed them !

Now tell me the hypocrites could you ever pay back that much amount:rolleyes: then why do you use them ? Just for education:rolleyes:

Get some life man !

Now why dont have a look at free open source alternatives, may be your support will encourage developers to make them better. GIMP is an example !
No body will ask you the question that the software doesnt belong to you or you pirated it. You have the whole righs for it:D

But no says the Hypocrites ! Deep inside I will remain what I am:rolleyes: A damn hypocrtie:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Source: adobe's website
preshit.net
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:31 PM
LOL. Arya pwned.
hellknight
hellknight #130
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:35 PM
@T159.. How come your Adobe's products are of Rs. 2.3 Lakh.. I included Adobe Design Premium CS3.. Oh got it.. maine Dreamweaver and Flash etc nahi jode the.. T159... bhai Office, Aperture. Final Cut Pro, Logic Studio, Shake etc bhi add karo..
amitava82
amitava82 #131
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Professional web designers buy Creative suite edition which is between $1000-$1600.
Faun
Faun #132
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:46 PM
^^who said professional? :rolleyes:
N
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:47 PM
This is concerning the reported post in this thread. I'd request members who've made reference to distro name/release group to edit their posts and remove those reference/s. It does make it a lot easier for visitors here to try something which is illegal due to those names. Hence, this request. Otherwise, I'd do it myself if you fail to do it within the next 2 days.

And please stick to topic, yes/no. No asking for help or helping with hackintosh queries.

don't u think the thread should be closed instead of these simple things?one way or the other its pure piracy.how many threads do we have on other warez that are not locked by mods?why not this one?

no i ain't the one who reported.

if u go by the rules any discussion regarding piracy,modding,unlocking and cracker groups is illegal.
hellknight
hellknight #134
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:53 PM
@nish_bridger.. right you're my friend.. go and lock Gamerz thread.. go and lock Official Apple Thread (they discuss about unlocking iPhone).. go and lock Software Troubleshooting.. is forum ko hi lock kar dete hain :D only Open Source.. Technology News.. and Random News thread should be allowed.. Any person who posts the tutorials on the Tutorial thread.. ask him first to show the proof that he used genuine software for the tutorial..
Pat
Pat #135
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:02 PM
@Pat

d00d, give me 1 site that says u jailbreak and u goin DOWN"

while Apple is going all hammer and tongs behind a Psystar who have not even starting selling OsX -installed PCs, report 1 incidence where a jailbroken iPhone user has been arrested

If you read the source it says, and I agree, that Apple is probably not going to bother taking up a case against such hackers, but it still is illegal :) Chances of you getting caught are negligible. However that does not make it legal, does it ?
N
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:24 PM
@nish_bridger.. right you're my friend.. go and lock Gamerz thread.. go and lock Official Apple Thread (they discuss about unlocking iPhone).. go and lock Software Troubleshooting.. is forum ko hi lock kar dete hain :D only Open Source.. Technology News.. and Random News thread should be allowed.. Any person who posts the tutorials on the Tutorial thread.. ask him first to show the proof that he used genuine software for the tutorial..

did anyone report i phone unlocking?no.yea its illegal..and the same implies to PS2,X360,PSP threads.

and how many times do u find thread like- How to crack Windows Vista or Something in gamer's section like games/apps cracked by XYZ .not even in the tutorials.do ppl mention they r using Cracked softwares to post tutorials?-none
i don't bother what someone's using on his/her pc..but discussions like these don't qualify for this forum i guess.
aryayush
aryayush #137
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:27 PM
May I ask, what is the purpose of this thread anyway? You guys wanted to show off that you use hackint0shes. Mission accomplished. You don't really have anything else to discuss.

As for piracy, yeah, I indulge in it. So does every single person in the world who uses a computer. I buy software from indie developers and pirate stuff that is sold by the likes of Adobe, Apple and Microsoft. However, I neither go around encouraging others to do so nor do I help anyone pirate stuff on this forum. It's not called hypocrisy, it's called abiding by the rules.

And unlocking iPhones is not illegal. Once you've bought the phone, it's yours to do with it what you will, as long as you don't sell the modified software. Helping someone unlock an iPhone is essentially like teaching them how to stick the Dock to one corner of the screen on Mac OS X. It's a software hack for something you legally own.

That's can never be the case for hackint0sh users because a legally purchased retail copy of Leopard just cannot be made to run on a PC. Therefore, it's illegal, plain and simple, and any discussion about it is disallowed on the Digit forum, or at least, it should be.

Anyway, my duty was done once I'd reported the thread. What you guys do now is hardly any of my business. :)
Pat
Pat #138
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:35 PM
And unlocking iPhones is not illegal. Once you've bought the phone, it's yours to do with it what you will, as long as you don't sell the modified software. Helping someone unlock an iPhone is essentially like teaching them how to stick the Dock to one corner of the screen on Mac OS X. It's a software hack for something you legally own.

Applying a similar logic, is it OK to download and use these releases if I legally own a copy of Leopard or Tiger ?
hellknight
hellknight #139
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:36 PM
we're also not encouraging my friend.. we're just discussing.. although we can post here full tutorials about installing it on system along with the modified files.. but we will not..

And for the Original Mac OS X 's retail copy installation on a PC.. please don't encourage me to open my mouth.. :D :D

Applying a similar logic, is it OK to download and use these releases if I legally own a copy of Leopard or Tiger ?

Yeah.. exactly.. there's a video of CNET.com on YouTube in which CEO of CNET asks if you want to install Leo on the PC then you should own a legal copy.. doing this you'll not become a pirate but will be voided of support from Apple..
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #140
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Anyway, my duty was done once I'd reported the thread. What you guys do now is hardly any of my business. :)

Tell me where in this thread we discussed how to install Mac on PC ??
The fact however is that you are simply jealous of us Hacintosh user. So you are making every possible effort to close this thread. But unfortunately you can't :lol:
F
FilledVoid #141
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:43 PM
(c) You may not and you agree not to, or to enable others to, copy (except as expressly permitted by this License), decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, attempt to derive the source code of, decrypt, modify, or create derivative works of the iPhone Software or any services provided by the iPhone Software, or any part thereof (except as and only to the extent any foregoing restriction is prohibited by applicable law or to the extent as may be permitted by licensing terms governing use of open-sourced components included with the iPhone Software). Any attempt to do so is a violation of the rights of Apple and its licensors of the iPhone Software. If you breach this restriction, you may be subject to prosecution and damages.

This is the iPhone SLA. If everyone doesn't value this . Then why exactly should the SLA for their computers or OS be valued with a different standard.

Question 2: I'm sorry to be a weasel and rat on another forum member but I'm just going to show why I feel this is a double standard. Go into the QNA section huge thread you people have going on and check to how many questions you have replied to which involves helping hackintoshes. Why weren't these taken off this board as well? In either case I don't care of either. But maintaining an ethical stance on threads randomly is rather silly.

Example : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89190
Since when is downloading youtube videos ethical ?
Since when is Limewire to download songs legal?

Even if there is some way it is legal (I didnt read the whole thing just the main points) I could go on days and posting rubbish about ethical standards followed by various members on this forum. Anyway its just my two cents.

And unlocking iPhones is not illegal. Once you've bought the phone, it's yours to do with it what you will, as long as you don't sell the modified software. Helping someone unlock an iPhone is essentially like teaching them how to stick the Dock to one corner of the screen on Mac OS X. It's a software hack for something you legally own.

According to their SLA it is. Maybe I have misunderstood in that case. Either way applying a hack to the iPhone makes is a modified version in other words not a version Apple came out with in the first place.
That's can never be the case for hackint0sh users because a legally purchased retail copy of Leopard just cannot be made to run on a PC. Therefore, it's illegal, plain and simple, and any discussion about it is disallowed on the Digit forum, or at least, it should be.
A hackintosh is a modified version of Mac OSX. A legally purchased iPhone would not run on various other networks or wouldn't allow you to the benefits of a jailbroken phone. Hence by your definition itself isn't that illegal?

Anyway I'm taking this topic way off course I think it was just to find Hackintosh users. My apologies if I offended anyone.
iMav
iMav #142
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Applying a similar logic, is it OK to download and use these releases if I legally own a copy of Leopard or Tiger ?

If you own a Mac, then yes. Own the hardware do what you want to with it. You paid for the hardware it is for you to keep. 1 buys the license for the software and not the software.
aryayush
aryayush #143
Jul 27, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Applying a similar logic, is it OK to download and use these releases if I legally own a copy of Leopard or Tiger ?
No, it isn't. You're not hacking your own copy. You're downloading a hacked copy from a third party. That right there, in and of itself, is illegal.

----------

CadCrazy sent me a PM telling me that I'm jealous of you hackint0sh users. He didn't mention why but I'm guessing it's because you get to run Mac OS X for a far lesser price than I do. Well, if price was my only parameter for judging what to buy and use, like it is for 99% of the members on this forum, he would've been right.

Thankfully though, it isn't. If it was, I would never have purchased Acquisition when LimeWire does the same job for free, nor would I be buying an iMac when I can install and run Mac OS X on my existing PC. I'm not jealous because using a hackint0sh is like driving an Audi in a village or wearing an expensive shirt with a lungi, for lack of better analogies. Sure you can save money by forgoing the city life and not buying a pair of classy trousers, but I'd rather not. I prefer buying a Mac, by choice, because running Mac OS X on a Mac and on a PC is just not the same. The Mac experience is simple unbeatable and, to my mind, worth the last penny.
shantanu
shantanu #144
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:00 PM
i think a Standard EULA states that you can use, deploy and change your own copy , while cannot Recomplie or Reverse engineer it :) , that means hacking or experimenting your own phone or software maybe legal , while everyone knows that using MAC software on PC is Illegal ! its just like using a pirated software ! :)

sourabh is looking to the thread i suppose :)

I agree with arya here :)
Faun
Faun #145
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:01 PM
The pious mac user will never take the stand back when it comes to oomph factor exaggeration .

I found the ignorant regale much more engrossing. Let's hope its not same with the gustatory habits too.

Thereby I refute every arguements by a psychophant of corporates who are blindfolded by some highly corrugated EULA and says you cant own the software in first place and all kind of blasphemy.

Mac Ideal there is no use pacifying what been exposed, like if someone cares. but take my line, apple will be the first thing you will ever want to get rid off when you open your eyes.

:p

For everything else, read my previous post. hypocrites will be hypocrites and yes you can own a software, including binary and source code. You much it, break it, seal it, fix it or share it without any friggin interference from third party

Do you pay $2 for a wifi driver ?????????? Yep apple do want you to pay

*store.apple.com/us/product/D4141ZM/A
freshseasons
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:02 PM
May I ask, what is the purpose of this thread anyway? You guys wanted to show off that you use hackint0shes. Mission accomplished. You don't really have anything else to discuss.

As for piracy, yeah, I indulge in it. So does every single person in the world who uses a computer. I buy software from indie developers and pirate stuff that is sold by the likes of Adobe, Apple and Microsoft. However, I neither go around encouraging others to do so nor do I help anyone pirate stuff on this forum. It's not called hypocrisy, it's called abiding by the rules.

And unlocking iPhones is not illegal. Once you've bought the phone, it's yours to do with it what you will, as long as you don't sell the modified software. Helping someone unlock an iPhone is essentially like teaching them how to stick the Dock to one corner of the screen on Mac OS X. It's a software hack for something you legally own.

That's can never be the case for hackint0sh users because a legally purchased retail copy of Leopard just cannot be made to run on a PC. Therefore, it's illegal, plain and simple, and any discussion about it is disallowed on the Digit forum, or at least, it should be.

Anyway, my duty was done once I'd reported the thread. What you guys do now is hardly any of my business. :)

OFFTOPIC :
@aryayush
Your Siggy
Posted from my iPhone.
Do you post all of this from your iPhone. I havent been able to justifiably even type this forums url from my iphone.
hellknight
hellknight #147
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:05 PM
@T159.. control bhai control.. we're not so fluent in English.. maana aapki english badi achchi hai.. par ye sab sar k upar se gaya.. kripya iska hindi main vyakhyan karen..
Pat
Pat #148
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:06 PM
No, it isn't. You're not hacking your own copy. You're downloading a hacked copy from a third party. That right there, in and of itself, is illegal.

And did you hack your own copy of OS X on your iPhone to unlock it ? You used either third-party tools or a third party download of the firmware(pwnage) which did it. Am I right ?
Well, what I am trying to understand here is how is it illegal to use a patched copy of Leopard but legal to use a patched copy of iPhone OS X!
Faun
Faun #149
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:07 PM
@hellknight
learn to play with words like Steve from Mac Ideal.
now you know how to be Steve :D:rolleyes:

Am no articulate, just a bit pissed over the ignorance and FUD these people spread.
F
FilledVoid #150
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:08 PM
i think a Standard EULA states that you can use, deploy and change your own copy , while cannot Recomplie or Reverse engineer it , that means hacking or experimenting your own phone or software maybe legal , while everyone knows that using MAC software on PC is Illegal ! its just like using a pirated software !

You may not and you agree not to, or to enable others to, copy (except as expressly permitted by this License), decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, attempt to derive the source code of, decrypt, modify, or create derivative works of the iPhone Software or any services provided by the iPhone Software, or any part thereof

Is says modify int here too! Doesn't the jailbreak involve modifying software? Cause if it doesn't then disregard my post. I recall someone saying that jailbreaking is as simple as installing a crack on software which is why I assumed you needed to download some software to do the above.

Thereby I refute every arguements by a psychophant of corporates who are blindfolded by some highly corrugated EULA and says you cant own the software in first place and all kind of blasphemy.
If every single software company gave ownership of their software this industry wouldn't have been so good as it was till now. Businesses would have gone bankrupt ages ago.
Pat
Pat #151
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Is says modify int here too! Doesn't the jailbreak involve modifying software? Cause if it doesn't then disregard my post. I recall someone saying that jailbreaking is as simple as installing a crack on software which is why I assumed you needed to download some software to do the above.

Jailbreaking and unlocking wouldnt have been possible without recompiling/reverse engineering iPhones OS X! Which means that is illegal as well!
shantanu
shantanu #152
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:12 PM
sure jailbreaking is not legal :D whether it is software or a MAN :D !

i just illustrated what is legal :)
preshit.net
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:16 PM
And did you hack your own copy of OS X on your iPhone to unlock it ? You used either third-party tools or a third party download of the firmware(pwnage) which did it. Am I right ?
Well, what I am trying to understand here is how is it illegal to use a patched copy of Leopard but legal to use a patched copy of iPhone OS X!

The tool is not the firmware. It is a tool that just breaks into the firmware(I'm not being technical here) and unlocks it.

It is wrong to use a patched copy of Mac OS X because you are downloading it from the iNets to be used on some other hardware. While on the iPhone, the OS is just patched on the same hardware is was supposed to be used. There is yout difference.

Pat, I'm not justifying anything. I'm just clearing this out for you.
hellknight
hellknight #154
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:16 PM
yeah shantanu ji.. in your words.. you can't recompile or reassemble it.. then what the hell is iPhone's hacked software.. it IS hacked version and re-compiled and reverse engineered version.. man you're contradicting yourself..
Pat
Pat #155
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:18 PM
The tool is not the firmware. It is a tool that just breaks into the firmware(I'm not being technical here) and unlocks it.

It is wrong to use a patched copy of Mac OS X because you are downloading it from the iNets to be used on some other hardware. While on the iPhone, the OS is just patched on the same hardware is was supposed to be used. There is yout difference.

Pat, I'm not justifying anything. I'm just clearing this out for you.

I know that :) When I was talking about firmware, I meant pwnage tool :) The point is that if you are disregarding iPhones EULA and terming unlocking/jailbreaking as legal, you should not do the opposite for hackintosh systems. Thats my point. In my opinion, both the things ARE illegal :)

yeah shantanu ji.. in your words.. you can't recompile or reassemble it.. then what the hell is iPhone's hacked software.. it IS hacked version and re-compiled and reverse engineered version.. man you're contradicting yourself..

He is also saying (if I am correct) that both the things are illegal!
hellknight
hellknight #156
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:20 PM
@ Preshit.. in that case.. applying a Modchip on XBOX 360 is not illegal.. we're not hacking the software.. its on the same hardware :D :D :D :D we just add an extension..

#include<offtopic.h>
{
printf ("UNIX & Linux are banned words on XBox Live");
}
preshit.net
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I know that :) When I was talking about firmware, I meant pwnage tool :) The point is that if you are disregarding iPhones EULA and terming it as legal, you should not do the opposite for hackintosh systems as well. Thats my point. In my opinion, both the things ARE illegal :)

Uhh? I have not at all mentioned whether it is illegal or not. I have not spoken a word about it.
shantanu
shantanu #158
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:22 PM
EULA says : you can modify Your own Software while you cannot Reverse enginner the SETUP so if you do that its illegal as hackintosh ! if you do any hacks to your licensed Software its not illegal until and unless it is used commercially ! its technical information that gives and restrain the rights ! i guess filledvoid or other more into depth users might be able to shed light ! :)
Pat
Pat #159
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Uhh? I have not at all mentioned whether it is illegal or not. I have not spoken a word about it.

I know baba :) I was just mentioning it in the context of this thread. Chill.. I did not accuse you :p
shantanu
shantanu #160
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:24 PM
yeah so if you jailbreak it its illegal :)
F
FilledVoid #161
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:28 PM
EULA says : you can modify Your own Software while you cannot Reverse enginner the SETUP so if you do that its illegal as hackintosh ! if you do any hacks to your licensed Software its not illegal until and unless it is used commercially ! its technical information that gives and restrain the rights ! i guess filledvoid or other more into depth users might be able to shed light !
Even if thats true it is distributed on the Network which again makes me think its illegal. But what do I know. I was hoping someone would clear it in terms which makes it legal according to the SLA.

Anyway I think the main ruckus is about the jailbroken iPhone users vs the Hackintoshes lol. I think Im the only one arguing here who doesn't have either :eek: .
Pat
Pat #162
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:29 PM
I think Im the only one arguing here who doesn't have either :eek: .

Me too..Although I have unlocked a few iphones for my friends :p
narangz
narangz #164
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:30 PM
I think Im the only one arguing here who doesn't have either :eek: .

Even I don't have an iPhone or Mac on PC. So you are not the only one.
goobimama
goobimama #165
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:31 PM
* I don't think using a Hackintosh is illegal but I do think one would be better off using XP or Linux on a PC cause hackintosh is not the Apple way (read: No worries).

Having said that, I don't really understand the point of this thread. You guys gonna discuss all about hackintosh? Cause that's not allowed in here. Is it a list of people? For what purposes?

From what I get though it has been two things.
1: Poking fun at Cooldudie3, which was not very appreciated.
2: Discussing the Apple EULA. Hasn't this been done before?
iMav
iMav #166
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:33 PM
It's a pointless thread IMO.
hellknight
hellknight #168
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Any Law student on the forum?.. please report to the Hacintosh thread immediately..
devilz666
devilz666 #169
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Unlocking and jailbreaking an iPhone is perfectly legal, both it the United States and in India. Downloading a patched copy of Apple's operating system is not. If you can buy a retail copy of Leopard and modify it to work on your PC, do so. Tell others how to do so if you want to. But that's impossible to do and any other method you use to install Leopard on a PC is strictly illegal. Case in point: Apple filed a class action lawsuit against Psystar but I don't see either Apple or AT&T taking any action against the iPhone Dev-Team.

As for installing pirated software on Mac OS X, I urge you to scour the Apple thread and come up with even a single instance where I or anyone else has helped anyone get a pirated copy of any software. There's an application I could mention the name of and even Mac newbies will be able to get any Mac application for free using just that, but I've never even hinted at its existence in the Apple thread. We've been toeing the line and expect you to do the same.


Du'h?? You were trying to be funny here or you are that stupid? Apple filed a case against Psystar coz they are loosing business due to their acts and they arnt saying anything to Dev-Team because they are actually making money, because if there wasnt any way of jailbreaking and unlocking iPhone then they wouldn't have sold half the iPhones they have sold.

Seriously, what are you? someone who's got too much sense of humor or someone who just knows how to type but cant make sense?
Pat
Pat #171
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:46 PM
This thread was locked! And again unlocked ? :confused:
hellknight
hellknight #172
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:49 PM
coz we're not discussing how to install hackintosh.. that's why..
iMav
iMav #173
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
There was a huge discussion on Apple's EULA, search for it, the thread was only about Apple's EULA.
devilz666
devilz666 #174
Jul 27, 2008 at 10:59 PM
CadCrazy sent me a PM telling me that I'm jealous of you hackint0sh users. He didn't mention why but I'm guessing it's because you get to run Mac OS X for a far lesser price than I do. Well, if price was my only parameter for judging what to buy and use, like it is for 99% of the members on this forum, he would've been right.

Thankfully though, it isn't. If it was, I would never have purchased Acquisition when LimeWire does the same job for free, nor would I be buying an iMac when I can install and run Mac OS X on my existing PC. I'm not jealous because using a hackint0sh is like driving an Audi in a village or wearing an expensive shirt with a lungi, for lack of better analogies. Sure you can save money by forgoing the city life and not buying a pair of classy trousers, but I'd rather not. I prefer buying a Mac, by choice, because running Mac OS X on a Mac and on a PC is just not the same. The Mac experience is simple unbeatable and, to my mind, worth the last penny.


Hahahahaha, you are lame :)

mac users must be jealous because they get to use Mac OSX on better hardware.

And someone who calls Lungi (or any other traditional dress) cheap surely is shouting out loud that he's mentally sick. Anyways, using OSX on Mac is like buying a superbly expensive suit (your mac hardware) and walking down the lane and eating at some nice food joint(OSX), while using OSX on PC is like Wearing a normal suit and driving around on some sexy expensive superfast car (Our PC hardware) and eating from the same jolint as you are (OSX)
infra_red_dude
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:00 PM
1. Using or helping one use Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware is illegal.

2. Directly or indirectly modifying the firmware is illegal - jailbreak, Xbox mods etc.

3. Unlocking a phone while still in contract period is illegal.

4. Now the best part: Piracy is illegal :lol:

Don't bother going thru all the EULA and stuff, read the above lines :D
Pat
Pat #176
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:03 PM
1. Using or helping one use Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware is illegal.

2. Directly or indirectly modifying the firmware is illegal - jailbreak, Xbox mods etc.

3. Unlocking a phone while still in contract period is illegal.

4. Now the best part: Piracy is illegal :lol:

Don't bother going thru all the EULA and stuff, read the above lines :D

Sums up the discussion perfectly :)
infra_red_dude
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Aayush said:
....is like driving an Audi in a village or wearing an expensive shirt with a lungi....

....the city life and not buying a pair of classy trousers....
You need to present better analogies. These are SICK... just SICK..

Just goes to say that people in villages are always poor and cannot afford a car. Wearing lungi is cheap.. and everybody exhibiting city life hafta wear classy trousers....

Dude.. get a life.. every human has dignity.. and is free to live his/her life. You are nobody to decide on such things. Next time when you post, type sensibly... Think twice.. thrice.. about what you are posting...
aryayush
aryayush #178
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:08 PM
OFFTOPIC :
@aryayush
Your Siggy
Do you post all of this from your iPhone. I havent been able to justifiably even type this forums url from my iphone.
That's probably because you never gave it a chance to grow on you. Type on it for a week -- lengthy emails, forum posts, etc. -- and learn to trust the auto-correction features. When you hit the wrong key while typing a word, just carry on. It will be corrected. Do it for a week and you'll be typing like a pro. There are also iPhone typing lessons on the Internet.

I type using both thumbs on the vertical keyboard and hardly ever have to go back to correct any mistakes. I have never used a phone with a physical full QWERTY keypad (and never will because they all look crummy) so I cannot comment on them but I type much faster on my iPhone than I ever did on my regular Nokia and Sony Ericsson cellphones with T9 turned on. Several times faster. Most of the times, I type without even looking at the keyboard on the iPhone (did this last sentence and only got the last word wrong).

So yeah, to answer your question, yes, all these posts are typed entirely on an iPhone. If I had a computer, of course, I would use it instead but the iPhone is the next best thing. :)
hellknight
hellknight #179
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:09 PM
yeah.. this is sick.. extremely sick.. try to respect Indian Culture and villages.. and man. OS X is like Audi.. expensive n beautiful (Rs. 44 lakh).. but Hackintosh is like Mitsubishi Lance Evo X.. powerful and cheap (though comes in India with 110% duty at 28 lakh and beats the hell out of every Audi)
goobimama
goobimama #180
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Here we go again with the car analogies…
hellknight
hellknight #181
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:12 PM
PS :- I'm from a remote Himalayan village and own a Santro car :D
iMav
iMav #182
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:15 PM
And someone who calls Lungi (or any other traditional dress) cheap surely is shouting out loud that he's mentally sick. Anyways, using OSX on Mac is like buying a superbly expensive suit (your mac hardware) and walking down the lane and eating at some nice food joint(OSX), while using OSX on PC is like Wearing a normal suit and driving around on some sexy expensive superfast car (Our PC hardware) and eating from the same jolint as you are (OSX)

The following is being said as a Tech evangelist.

Unfortunately NO. Using OS X on a PC and on a Mac is totally different. You can know about OS X and it's features, but the analogy you made is plain right stupid. Apple has tightly integrated it's OS with it's hardware and optimised it to work on it. Half of the OS X stuff does not work on my PC. You can't even use a mic on OS X & not even a Web cam, so when you talk about an expensive car, make sure your car has Bridgestone tyres and not cheap JK tyres.

A 8400gt on a Dell can give you a WEP of 3.5 whereas the same card on a HP won't, or vice-versa, the reason is that Dell optimizes the hardware accordingly, HP might have not.
hellknight
hellknight #183
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:18 PM
bhai mere PC par to saari applications chalti hain Mac waali..
preshit.net
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:19 PM
He meant features of the OS, not the apps made for it.
hellknight
hellknight #185
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:20 PM
features bhi chalte hain.. all of them work.. haven't tested the webcam and mic coz i don't have
iMav
iMav #186
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:21 PM
bhai mere PC par to saari applications chalti hain Mac waali..
Haven't booted into Leo for sometime, will tell you which ones after some time. For one I remember on Leo VLC does not, tried it on 2 distros. Another is iWork, then Frontrow. Photobhoot wants me to have a GFX card, so can't count that. Don't try a mic or a webcam they won't work.
aryayush
aryayush #187
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:22 PM
You need to present better analogies. These are SICK... just SICK..

Just goes to say that people in villages are always poor and cannot afford a car. Wearing lungi is cheap.. and everybody exhibiting city life hafta wear classy trousers....

Dude.. get a life.. every human has dignity.. and is free to live his/her life. You are nobody to decide on such things. Next time when you post, type sensibly... Think twice.. thrice.. about what you are posting...
My father wears a lungi and I hail from Deoraala, a village in Haryana. My sister still lives in Daadri, another village in Haryana. Don't try to put words in my mouth. I never said anything against villages or villagers or lungis, lungi wearers or any other traditional Indian apparel. You're quoting my words out of context and misinterpreting them.

My analogies made it abundantly clear that they were meant to highlight the unsuitability of certain things with certain other things. Can you wear a nice formal shirt with a lungi? No, you cannot. Would you drive an Audi in a village on a regular basis? You'd be stupid if you did. When I said that a lungi is cheap, I meant it literally, not in terms of the status of the wearer or any other such thing. Don't lungis cost you much less than a pair of Levis?

I do not appreciate this. Think hard before you blatantly point fingers at someone.
hellknight
hellknight #188
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:25 PM
@iMav, "Photobhoot".. LMAO.. ROFL.. :D
iMav
iMav #189
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:27 PM
That's what it is called, isn't it? :confused:
hellknight
hellknight #190
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:28 PM
The only app that didn't works on my Hacintosh is Parallels coz it needs exactly 800 MHz FSB whereas I'm on AMD so the FSB value is different... but I replaced it with the Open Source innotek Virtualbox (now owned by SUN)

arey Photobhoot likha hai aapne.. its Photobooth i think so.. little typo there dude..
iMav
iMav #191
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Do the rest work? Does Frontrow work?
amitava82
amitava82 #192
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:28 PM
"Photo Booth" HAHAHAH :D
iMav
iMav #193
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:31 PM
:oops:
goobimama
goobimama #194
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Ghosts in my mac! eeeeeeeek!
aryayush
aryayush #195
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Du'h?? You were trying to be funny here or you are that stupid? Apple filed a case against Psystar coz they are loosing business due to their acts and they arnt saying anything to Dev-Team because they are actually making money, because if there wasnt any way of jailbreaking and unlocking iPhone then they wouldn't have sold half the iPhones they have sold.

Seriously, what are you? someone who's got too much sense of humor or someone who just knows how to type but cant make sense?
At least I can read, unlike you.

I specifically mentioned AT&T in my post and they've got everything to lose. The iPhone I'm using right now has already cost AT&T more than $1440. They would sue the iPhone Dev-Team, the real identities of most members of which of well known, in a trice if they had any chance of winning. But everyone knows that they don't stand a chance because unlocking phones not considered illegal.
hellknight
hellknight #196
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Non Working apps :- Parallels and MS Powerpoint.. actually Powerpoint works... but crashes it while running slideshow.. so i uninstalled it as OpenOffice.Org 3 beta sports Aqua.. and i love OOo..

VLC, Frontrow, iChat screen sharing, adium etc etc sabhi kaam karte hain.. photoshop and Adobe's apps, FCP etc maine try nahi kiye...

Update :- inbuilt cams work on HP laps.. confirmed from a friend..
infra_red_dude
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:43 PM
[Offtopic]

I never said anything against villages or villagers or lungis, lungi wearers or any other traditional Indian apparel. You're quoting my words out of context and misinterpreting them.
The way you put the words.. seemed derogatory... I'm neither quoting your words out of context neither misinterpreting them. You know what you've typed, I know what you wanted to say.. and all the members know it too...

My analogies made it abundantly clear that they were meant to highlight the unsuitability of certain things with certain other things.
No wonder, I requested you to use better analogies. Don't drag in any region, race or religion [not alleging that you did] in the discussion.

Can you wear a nice formal shirt with a lungi? No, you cannot.
Haf a look at our Finance Minister Mr.P.Chidambaram.

Would you drive an Audi in a village on a regular basis? You'd be stupid if you did.
Goto almost any village in Punjab and hit me back if you don't find an expensive car [or anything expensive] there...

Don't lungis cost you much less than a pair of Levis?
Go to Tamil Nadu.

I'm neither a Tamilian nor a Punjabi. But just highlighting the facts.

I do not appreciate this.
Your appreciation is the last thing I'm bothered about.

Think hard before you blatantly point fingers at someone.
Think doubly hard before posting such things in a public forum. Use better analogies.

Posts like these can irk up some people and the whole thing can go out of control.

[/Offtopic]

Continue the discussion please :)

But everyone knows that they don't stand a chance because unlocking phones not considered illegal.
.... only if the contract period has expired. Otherwise, by all means, it is illegal.
RCuber
RCuber #198
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Ok .. here is a question for all hacintosh users.
Why did you install it? ..

I installed it cause I wanted to try OS X .. to see whats in OS X .. I dont use it reguarly.. best thing I saw in OS X world was Adium - A IM client.I ditched OS X when the auto update downloaded 500 MB (capped) cause I forgot to turn Auto update off :mad: ...
hellknight
hellknight #199
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:50 PM
I also wanted to try it and I was challenged by a senior of mine in college.. we are rivals.. he owns a Macbook which I adviced him when he was purchasing a laptop.. and I don't use it regularly.. I'm on Linux about 80% of time.. its just for exploring Mac.. call it a test drive..
amitava82
amitava82 #200
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:53 PM
I installed coz I wanted to have a demo before I buy one. I almost decided to get a MPB but then I'm again reconsidering it since like other laptops, MBP too has viewing angle problem. I want to do some Photoshopping and viewing angle is really a big issue.
Gigacore
Gigacore #201
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Originally Posted by aryayush
Can you wear a nice formal shirt with a lungi? No, you cannot.

Don't lungis cost you much less than a pair of Levis?

Would you drive an Audi in a village on a regular basis? You'd be stupid if you did.

Bull$hit.

You are sick of apples. I eat apples only when I am sick!


LOL @ Infra..
hellknight
hellknight #202
Jul 27, 2008 at 11:59 PM
I would love to drive an Audi to village with a GF coz its very calm and quiet place..
shantanu
shantanu #203
Jul 28, 2008 at 3:11 AM
dude ! an AUDI is not santro ! dont try that or you waste your 40lakhs with bullockcarting your AUDI :D ! well it seems users want fight rather then discussion !

@Anirudh : what facts were you interpreting ! it seems you misinterpret the the things put together ! the examples make it way clear ! :p
hellknight
hellknight #204
Jul 28, 2008 at 3:16 AM
bhai .. i'm talking about the villages in Himachal.. they have proper roads.. dude.. and waise bhi sochne main kya jaata hai.. 40 lakhs honge to i'll go for Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X+Yamaha YZF R1
shantanu
shantanu #205
Jul 28, 2008 at 3:19 AM
hahah ! yeah true ! for precaution go for a SUV atleast :D (i am day dreaming at night)
aryayush
aryayush #206
Jul 28, 2008 at 6:53 AM
I installed coz I wanted to have a demo before I buy one. I almost decided to get a MPB but then I'm again reconsidering it since like other laptops, MBP too has viewing angle problem. I want to do some Photoshopping and viewing angle is really a big issue.
Just to let you know, I own a MacBook Pro and the viewing angle is spectacularly good. I haven't seen any notebook with a viewing angle better than mine till date. And mine is the old one, the new LED backlit ones are supposed to have an even better viewing angle. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that you opt for the matte screen, not the glossy one. The matte screen is the default anyway though.

Hope that was some help. :)
narangz
narangz #207
Jul 28, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Goto almost any village in Punjab and hit me back if you don't find an expensive car [or anything expensive] there...


I'm neither a Tamilian nor a Punjabi. But just highlighting the facts.

Very very true. Did I say you rock? :D

dude ! an AUDI is not santro ! dont try that or you waste your 40lakhs with bullockcarting your AUDI :D ! well it seems users want fight rather then discussion !

Well pay a visit to villages in Punjab & you'll find most expensive cars in villages. Residents of the villages own those cars & they don't need bulls to move the cars in villages. We have pretty decent roads/streets in most of the villages. You''ll find the BMWs, Mercedes, CRVs even in villages with kacha streets.
infra_red_dude
Jul 28, 2008 at 1:04 PM
@Anirudh : what facts were you interpreting ! it seems you misinterpret the the things put together ! the examples make it way clear ! :p
Sorry I didn't get you? Whose examples?
hellknight
hellknight #209
Aug 20, 2008 at 2:05 AM
@narangz.. absolutely right.. as now BMW, AUDI, VOLVO etc have opened their showrooms in Chandigarh.. I'm sick of seeing BMW's wherever I go in Punjab
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #210
Aug 20, 2008 at 2:10 AM
Narangz what happened to your Mission Impossible( Project Hackintosh)
narangz
narangz #211
Aug 20, 2008 at 9:48 AM
@narangz.. absolutely right.. as now BMW, AUDI, VOLVO etc have opened their showrooms in Chandigarh.. I'm sick of seeing BMW's wherever I go in Punjab

Ha ha :D. I am sick of traffic here. :(

Narangz what happened to your Mission Impossible( Project Hackintosh)

It's still Mission Impossible :(
shashank_re
Aug 20, 2008 at 9:59 AM
I tried billion times to install Mac on my PC but failed to sucessfully install it.
I tried Kalyway 10.5.2 and iAtkos 2.0i but still couldnt get it working.
My PC config:
E8400
aBit IP35e
2GB RAM
XFX 9600GT
Auzentech Xplosion
320GB SATA HDD
Samsung SATA DVD RW

Any suggestions....?
amitava82
amitava82 #213
Aug 20, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Buy a mac?
CadCrazy
CadCrazy #214
Aug 20, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I tried billion times to install Mac on my PC but failed to sucessfully install it.
I tried Kalyway 10.5.2 and iAtkos 2.0i but still couldnt get it working.
My PC config:
E8400
aBit IP35e
2GB RAM
XFX 9600GT
Auzentech Xplosion
320GB SATA HDD
Samsung SATA DVD RW

Any suggestions....?

Remove the Distro names from your post :rolleyes:. This thread not for Hacintosh How to's
aryayush
aryayush #215
Aug 20, 2008 at 2:34 PM
I tried billion times to install Mac on my PC but failed to sucessfully install it.
I tried Kalyway 10.5.2 and iAtkos 2.0i but still couldnt get it working.
My PC config:
E8400
aBit IP35e
2GB RAM
XFX 9600GT
Auzentech Xplosion
320GB SATA HDD
Samsung SATA DVD RW

Any suggestions....?
This is the problem with allowing a thread like this one to exist.
Faun
Faun #216
Aug 20, 2008 at 2:43 PM
^^It happens all the time, just a clever reply(like Amitava do ;p) is all needed.

Btw you two people replicated it to 3 *s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj44/visio159/Unismilies/77.png

Probability of misusing it has been increased now.
H
Hitboxx #217
Aug 20, 2008 at 3:10 PM
Killed, once and for all!