digitalme Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 We are now using the old osx kernel (8.4.1) that Apple released for the development platform that uses BIOS, not EFI. But now, the development moved to official Apple hardware that uses EFI. So, we cannot use the new osx kernels. We just update software packages but the most important part of the system, the kernel, is very old and has its problems... It seems that the "hackintosh" experience will end when Tiger's life will end. If we can't get new kernels running on the standard PC hardware, Hackintoshes will soon become history... Just like happened with Rhapsody DR2 x86 years ago... If nobody manages to hack the newest kernels to run on PC hardware, the only hope is that Appple will release a generic PC version of OSX. Considering this, how do you see the future of the Hackintosh? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/18292-osx-kernel-will-they-kill-the-hackintosh/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fOZf8 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Well, I enjoy my hackintosh as it is, no more complaints than I would have for any of my windows OSes really. There may or may not be a future of growth for Hacktel, who knows, but for my own future I'll probably by a real Mac when they release the desktop Mactels. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/18292-osx-kernel-will-they-kill-the-hackintosh/#findComment-119354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hougtimo Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 for me, having os x installed on my desktop has almost converted me. I know when I come tyo change my pc it will be an apple mac...hopefully a Mcbook Pro. If i need windows, i will use bootcamp. So, by enabling me too install it on *real* hardware, they hav definately got themselves a new customer for the future! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/18292-osx-kernel-will-they-kill-the-hackintosh/#findComment-119364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zu1u Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 i must say that the whole hackintosh experience so far has given me the bug.. i think that once adobe gets it's universal binaries out, if hackintoshes won't exist, i'm going to buy a real mac.. provided i can find the money to spare.. sheesh they're expensive Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/18292-osx-kernel-will-they-kill-the-hackintosh/#findComment-119385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouch Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 All the more reason to keep an eye on and if your able to get involved with MacEFIx86 Project Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/18292-osx-kernel-will-they-kill-the-hackintosh/#findComment-119400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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