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Psystar's Mac clones all sold out

by Aron Trimble (Dec 2nd, 2009)

It didn't take long, but it seems that sometime in the night, following their agreement with Apple, Psystar has mysteriously run out of stock on all of their Mac clones. Apparently their settlement with Apple on the order of $2,000,000USD has caused them to accept defeat. Given that they only sold ...

Newcomer steps in to fill Mac clone "Quo"ta

by Christina Warren (Jun 2nd, 2009)

Update: @JoeWilsonTV responded in the comments that Quo Computer is open (telephone number in his comment) and that they are taking orders in the store. The website is supposed to launch next Monday. Thanks Joe! It seems like it was only last week that Mac clone maker, Psystar filed for Chapter 11 ...

Psystar files for Chapter 11, tucks tail between legs

by Aron Trimble (May 26th, 2009)

In the fight for the right to party sell unauthorized Mac clones, there may be a victor declared sooner rather than later -- if not legally, then fiscally. Psystar, which has been playing with fire for quite some time, recently hit a snag in its battle with Apple. The Mac Observer is reporting that ...

Apple sues Psystar for license violations, copyright infringement

by Cory Bohon (Jul 15th, 2008)

Like we didn't see this one coming: Apple is suing Psystar for copyright infringement. Psystar is the interesting little startup Mac-clone maker who allowed Mac OS X to run on their systems without the consent of Apple. In its license agreement, you are not allowed to run Mac OS X on any non-Apple ...

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