Apple demands Psystar recall Mac clones

All,
unfortunately it doesnt seem to good for Psystar's position as on the website, they openly acknowledge that they circumvent certain security processes in order to "patch" their systems so to continue running using Apple's Software Update facility. Whilst they may technically be able to use their current arguments, Apple can assert that using their Services in per the License agreement agreed between the User and Apple and that Psystar, in modifying the mechanism to install Apple's OS, actually prevents the User in agreeing to the terms (since Psystar needs to patch the OS, requiring to pass the "I Agree To Being Owned By Apple" License).
Im sure many will see lots of holes in this situation. Unfortunately, Apple has the capability to tie Psystar up in legal battles until they are bankrupt or go out of business which despite all the arguments, i guess will be the result of this whole situation.
My 5 cents..

first thing that came to mind is the question of how many were sold... Does anyone know?



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Apple won't bust your doors to get the clones, its Psystar's problem.

What would you do if you had one of those clones, and Psystar came knocking on your door?

a - ask for a full refund
b - demand they replace it with a similarly specced Apple computer
c - refuse to open the door

Checkmate.

Psystar's are big pieces of sh!t, anyway. You can get an incredible Mac Mini that'll run circles around that for cheaper & IT'S APPLE!

Uhhhh they may have infringed on some Apple copyrights, but what the hell? Confuse and deceive the public? Um I don't think they exactly did that...

Apple played this one very smart. They waited till psystar sent out updates. This makes the case a slam dunk. You can dance around the EULA issues but the copyright infringement is undeniable and sinks psystar.
On the the issue of returning the machines. Who wouldn't? after all psystar will no doubt be forced to offer full refunds. who would dump a 4 month old computer for its full original price. Everything in it is now 25% cheaper.

I would send it back... If Apple would send me a Mac Pro to replace it :D

It was just a matter of time before this happened. No use having copyrights and trademarks if your fail to defend them when another company is making a profit off your products and rights thereof...

I too love apple products, however, I think they might just loose this one on licensing grounds if it ever went to trial (which it won't). I don't think US law has adequately tested purchaser vs. license restriction rights. It is not all that clear cut.

Their claims for using and damaging their trademarks may carry more legal weight since these things were specifically identified as apple alternatives.