dont you need to have a more updated system than a Pentium to run OsX? btw how much RAM can you put on your HP?

Fredrik - Oct 24, 2005 08:12am

CaptPostMod - Oct 03, 2005 11:20am

I, like many, want Steve to lighten up and distribute OSx for all systems.  Really give Microsoft a run for their money.  If I could install the Mac OS on my Hewlett Packard pentium I would in a second!

First of all that would result in a major loss of money for apple, since the majority has x86 (normal pc’s) and since they’re cheaper (mass production).

Secondly, one of the reasons that os x runs so well is that the hardware is special selected and that the combinations are well tested for optimal performance.

If you want os x, get a mac

In other words, if you liscensed OS X, then it would have many of the hardware incomplatability problems Windows has. Also, people wouldn’t be as likely to buy it as Windows since it would still mean buying all new software, just like switching to a Mac does today.

HELL NO! Once OS X 10.5 is released they should dump the OX 10.3 on the x86 Platoform for FREE! Not opensource, but freeware. Imagine it when Vista is released in Jan-April 07 (they gotta fix the 5600+ bugs first) and consumers/corporations are faced with the upgrade ($199.95 per OS) plus the hardware they bought in early 06’ isn’t powerful enough to run it but they still need a secure, up to date, high tech OS that is easy to use (means less training/lower learning curve than Linux) they could get a copy of OS X 10.3 and install it at no charge over the vast network. Apple isn’t making OS X 10.3 anymore and any installs on the x86 platform would be nothing but a big BOOST to apple.

Why? Here’s why. When those x86 platforms age and there currently running OS X 10.3.9 so to speak they are gonna look at purchasing new hardware. At this point it’s either switch back to windows and hope for the best or buy new Mac’s with OS X 10.5.

We have run a survey about 9 months ago asking 200 business customers this exact scenerio. 97% said that if they needed to buy new hardware to upgrade to Vista they would wait. 37% said they would seriously consider Linux at that point since most of their software could be ported over or was web based anyways but were worried about support and stability not to mention increased IT costs. What suprised us and was the bassis for changing our business model is EVERY SINGLE company we surveyed said they would switch to the Mac OS if it meant they wouldn’t need to buy new hardware becuase of the ease of use and security!

Would Mac users be upset of Apple released OS X to the x86 platform for free? Dunno, maybe that should be discussed. Is it possible? YES! Steve Jobs said since the first release of OS X it was capable of running on the x86 platform (Darwin which is the underlying core of OS X runs nativly on any x86 platform) and he demo’d OS X on a 3.6ghz P4 (not a Mac Intel mind you).

So would this be the answer to apple domination of the desktop and corporate envirment? I’ll bet Yes. And it won’t cost them much to release 10.3 at no charge. And I’d be willing to bet that within 1 month you’ll see the OS X desktop system on over 25% of PC’s accross the globe, after a year tally that up to 50% or better.

When there ready to upgrade the latest release you’ll need to buy a Mac. Long term this would means sales in the hundred billions for Apple, not to mention market share would drastically increase, support revenue would go through the roof (of course special support line to Apple customers and Wintel customers-last thing you want to do is alienate the existing apple customers).

So to the folks at Apple, do it. Release it like you release Bootcamp-As is. Or add a support contract for a cost. Not only would you do something that resembles the 1984 superbowl ad but you would create an epidemic of global change to a superior operating system. However you’ll need to update Safari to version 2.... Or heck just release 10.4… Either way I honestly feel it should be done at least to show the world a Mac without having them buy one (at least now). Short term loss? Negligable due to the fact that most switchers will switch for the superior hardware and OS integration anyways. Long term gain… Do I have say it....

xwiredtva - Jul 20, 2006 12:00pm

Whoa spelling errors… Sorry it’s currently 61* in our office and I’m in a t-shirt/shorts and sandals.

Dang, you must be freezing over there.