Psystar tests luck with OpenServ rackmount servers

Psystar isn't selling any proprietary Apple tech. It would be one thing if Apple still had a physical boot ROM, or were using a proprietary mainboard, but they're not. Since Psystar is selling a computer which CAN run MacOS X, but not a system designed SOLELY to run MacOS X Apple really hasn't got much of a case against them. They'd have as much luck suing Dell because people can install MacOS X on an Inspiron.

Seriously, I could almost see a market for the consumer grade stuff. The Mini-tower crowd (of which I am sometimes a part) should *theoretically* be all over the Open computer and the OpenPro, although I know they are held back by stability concerns and Apple's potential legal response.

But this server thing, there is no real market for. Any self respecting business will spend what it takes to get the proper equipment and the proper software, not take chances on this kind of thing. Me, I might be up for a box that needs tinkering and workarounds; my company, not so much.

Psystar could be a guinea pig for Apple. They unofficially allow Psystar to operate to gauge the way the market reacts. If they fail, Apple can stay quiet or just say that they were unauthorized and leave it at that. If they succeed, Apple could weight its options to allowing 3rd party hardware builders whilst keeping some sort of control over the hardware used.

I am sure someone over in Cupertino is watching them very closely.

They don't need to go completely open, but allowing Dell, HP, Lenovo to build Mac OS X based PC's will really put the second nail in Microsoft Window's coffin (The first was Vista).

I'm not advocating the integrity or reliability of this company, but it really is interesting that Apple hasn't struck yet. They may be preparing their legal case, or perhaps their is some merit to Psystar's legal argument? It has been commented in the past that if the same standards that have been applied to Microsoft were applied to Apple, they would have been broken up a long time ago. As to Apple waiting for them to accumulate cash, now thats a huge joke. Apple makes more in 10 hours than this company will make in 14 months. Or are you suggesting that Apple is waiting for them to make enough money to just cover court and filing costs?

How exactly does a "no client" license work?

This has nothing to do with the iPhone, so Apple could care less. Lately I have the feeling Steve and the gang forget they make computers still. It's all about iPhones and iPods now.

Maybe Apple is allowing them to make enough of a profit come around the time they decide to bring them into court. This way they have some cash ready for Apple.

Isn't some part of Mac OS X considered open source? How much of it? Would it be possible to make a system like this that uses a clone of Apple hardware and the open source part of Mac OS X which would run Mac applications?

Seriously, who is this marketed at? No company in their right mind would spend money on a questionable "solution" such as this, with no support.

I wouldn't be surprised if apple is building a case as we speak to shut these guys down in one swipe.

Seriously, who is this marketed at? No company in their right mind would spend money on a questionable "solution" such as this, with no support.

I wouldn't be surprised if apple is building a case as we speak to shut these guys down in one swipe.