Apple Sues Psystar over OpenComputer
In April, we reported that a company called Psystar was offering the first Mac clone. Using off the shelf PC parts and a modified version of Mac OS X Leopard, Psystar promised a cheaper alternative to an Apple Mac.
Despite some initial concerns about their legitimacy, Psystar has delivered what they have advertised and later even offered software updates and server models.
Throughout, Apple has remained quiet about the company and many have expected that they would pursue legal action. AppleInsider reports that on July 3rd, Apple filed a formal complaint against the clone manufacturer. Apple's lawsuit is said to on the ground of copyright infringement.
Despite some initial concerns about their legitimacy, Psystar has delivered what they have advertised and later even offered software updates and server models.
Throughout, Apple has remained quiet about the company and many have expected that they would pursue legal action. AppleInsider reports that on July 3rd, Apple filed a formal complaint against the clone manufacturer. Apple's lawsuit is said to on the ground of copyright infringement.
The Mac maker filed a formal complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on July 3rd, just one day after Psystar began distributing a modified version of the Mac OS X 10.5.4 Leopard update to customers who had previously purchased one of its unauthorized Mac systems.
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47 months ago
Perhaps they should just sell the clone with no operating system and leave the infringement on the consumer?
47 months ago
Good. We don't want this sort of rubbish damaging the apple brand...!
Though we quite clearly do want a mid ranged tower... produce that apple!
Though we quite clearly do want a mid ranged tower... produce that apple!
47 months ago
Apple has the right to sue them but Im sad that they are. People need some cheaper options if Apple cares to grow to the masses. Maybe if they would update the damn MINI I would not care about Hackintosh systems as much..
47 months ago
We'll see if Pystar's gamble paid off or if they'll end up losing money. Either way, who would actually buy one of these boxes now? Support was just risky before; now it's doubtful.
47 months ago
we all knew it was coming but im shocked it took this long..
lets hope apple updates the mini or something so they can really gain a lot more market share
lets hope apple updates the mini or something so they can really gain a lot more market share
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