Replies

(Sigh) Such a bogus argument, Swordmaker.

I did legally download from the Apple store a valid copy of Mavericks. I did so on a Mac Mini.

Leopard was a free upgrade? Nope. Snow Leopard? Nope. My 1st Macbook had Tiger on it so I can’t go back further. Was Lion free? Nope. Mountain Lion? Nope.

I’ve done nothing illegal. Sheesh. You’re overreaction reminds me of some of the in-artful discussions of Mac Vs PC. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on Macs. Owned iMac, 2 White Macbooks (still have one), 2 Mini’s, and a Timecapsule which is working just fine.

I needed a new studio computer. I built one. I put OSX on it because IMO Windows 7 & 8.1 is a fail for music creation. I didn’t have the $$$ to purchase a new Mac of similar power and upgradeability.

I’m not Psystar. I’ll never have the $$$ they paid lawyers to lose for them lol.

I’m a guy trying to run a music studio out of his home & make a buck. If/when I can afford a equally upgradeable and powerful Mac, I will buy it as I have in the past. Till then rock on, Swordmaker.

Stickman, it is NOT a bogus argument and I know you aren't Psystar.and Apple doesn't go after hobbyists. I said that, but you are operating your Mac clone in violation of the license. Four federal judges said you, and all such people installing OSX on non-Apple hardware, are in the Psystar case when Psystar said they were not violating the license because they were including a legitimately "purchased" copy of OSX with each computer they sold.

You may have legally downloaded Mavericks on your Mac Mini but you broke your license contract with Apple when you installed it on a non-Apple computer. That is explicitly not a permitted use under the license. . . and you don't own that software. Apple does. The Federal judges agreed that was the case.

With a little patience and searching your $800 could have bought a used MacPro with dual quad core Intel Xeon processors expandable to 128GB, slots for any card you need, four hot swappable internal hard drive bays, and guaranteed OSX Mavericks compatibility that doesn't break the license agreement. I saw a 2010 model on Craig's list just three weeks ago with 16Gb of RAM and 4 TB of drive space for $1000. I bought a similar one in January for $1000 with only a 1 TB drive with Mavericks installed for my office.

I'm glad you will upgrade to a Mac when you can afford it.