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If you have ever thought about building a Hackintosh, this is an excellent overview of the step by step process and commentary about the pros and cons. Highly recommended.
1 posted on 06/20/2018 1:41:51 PM PDT by Swordmaker
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If you have ever thought about building a Hackintosh, this is an excellent overview of the step by step process and commentary about the pros and cons. Highly recommended. —PING!


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2 posted on 06/20/2018 1:45:34 PM PDT by Swordmaker (My pistol self-identifies as an iPad, so you must accept it in gun-free zones, you hoplaphobe bigot!)
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A Linux box on Ritalin


3 posted on 06/20/2018 1:45:57 PM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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Why are there no MaClones?...................


4 posted on 06/20/2018 1:46:54 PM PDT by Red Badger (When Obama and VJ go to prison for treason, will Roseanne get her show back?...)
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If you agree that the value of a DIY project includes the learning, then the answer is always yes.


5 posted on 06/20/2018 1:53:24 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Sessions. Trust the Plan.)
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To me, the real reason to make a Hackintosh is to make a computer to your specifications.

Apple has not been very good to Mac hardware. xServe is gone. Mac Mini and Mac Pro are VERY neglected, and both are inflexible with expansion options. Not everyone wants to use the screen that comes with the iMac, and frankly, it’s been neglected too.

So, if you want a 21st century version of a Mac IIx, Hackintosh it must be.


6 posted on 06/20/2018 1:59:12 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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Is this more along the lines of Mr. Blandings builds his dream computer?

I’ve thought about it before, but find myself doubting it’s worth the bother. Maybe I’ll see if I can find an old macbook at a pawn shop or something instead if I really feel the urge to play around with one.

As it is, I’m looking to build a new PC so that I can play the next xpack of (franchise) in 4K when it releases in August. Should be good times. Maybe I’ll see if parts can be rigged so that it can be dual booted. ‘Tis a thought.


8 posted on 06/20/2018 2:43:24 PM PDT by Kommodor (Terrorist, Journalist or Democrat? I can't tell the difference.)
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If I were going to hack Mac I would build this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0FpvIbkYeE

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9 posted on 06/20/2018 2:58:00 PM PDT by dennisw
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Big harry deal. The box I’m typing this from is a Linux Mint system with VirtualBox installed, beaucoup RAM and a CPU that supports 64-bit Virtualization. I have installed on it and can run authentic Windows 10, WinXP, OS/2, MS-DOS, OSX, and Android in VBox virtual environments, even alternating between them without rebooting.


13 posted on 06/20/2018 4:10:25 PM PDT by Paal Gulli
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