socal swimmer Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I am considering building my first (not apple-approved) computer. However, I definitely want Mac OS X on it. So, my question is: will I be able to stay current with mac OS for at least 2 years , or is this whole project going to fail (for one reason or another) with a year? And If you think it is the former, is it likely that different pieces of hardware will stop being compatible? While of course no one can answer this for sure, any thoughts/opinions on thi would be greatly appreciated. thank you for your time! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/57798-is-it-smart-to-rely-on-the-longevity-of-osx86/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ramm Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I say go with it. Even if something catastrophic does happen to the community (unlikely, but possible), it's not like older version of OSx86 won't work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/57798-is-it-smart-to-rely-on-the-longevity-of-osx86/#findComment-412814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playerzoors Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 The OSX86 project has been alive since 2005, I dont think its going anywhere, especially with Leopard coming in a couple of months. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/57798-is-it-smart-to-rely-on-the-longevity-of-osx86/#findComment-412848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizbot Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Well, I have a machine that's almost 8 years old that runs OS X, and will continue to run Leopard. I don't know if OSX86 will be around that long, but we have what is out, and PCs can run other operating systems if Apple/Intel invents a new kind of uncrackable math. Apple itself has admitted in the past that nothing in software can ever be hackproof, but don't bet the farm on it, just in case they make it difficult enough. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/57798-is-it-smart-to-rely-on-the-longevity-of-osx86/#findComment-412896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal swimmer Posted July 22, 2007 Author Share Posted July 22, 2007 ok I think I will go for it. thanks for the input. no, there are no other operating systems. BLASPHEMY! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/57798-is-it-smart-to-rely-on-the-longevity-of-osx86/#findComment-412902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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