Ever consider Mac OS AMD? 

 
 
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napierzaza
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Posted: 25 October 2005 07:56 AM
triadone - Sep 26, 2005 10:14pm
stevievep - Sep 12, 2005 09:20am

Yes, I know this is pretty far fetched, but how much so? If it’s ever somehow possible to run OS X86 on non-apple hardware contrary to apple’s core philosophy, how much further would one or an organized group need to go to take it the next step. I only thought of this because my mom just bought a Compaq notebook with an AMD processor, and I hadn’t heard any speculation.

Just a notion…

...and a new forum member’s thinly disguised sweepstakes entry… wink

many have speculated about how the intel move will last for a time before the OS gets licensed for generic (AMD as well) systems. yes u can install hacked versions onto non-apple/intel developer kits. for kicks i tried it on my girlfriend’s toshiba laptop for about 4 hours, after which she got testy and demanded i put her harddrive back in so she could get back to studying. lol

i’m more than likely to simply spring for a mactel next year and simply install windows on it for the games i like to play. if the move means that the platform becomes as adept at games as windows, then i’ll just stick w/ OS X. grin

You should neither be geeking or studying with a girlfriend around! Although I find it hard too.

     
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Posted: 29 October 2005 10:53 PM
Wundryn - Oct 24, 2005 09:26am

I am an amd user. The last Intel chip I used was the 166 mmx. When the buzz about apple going to x86 started, I ignored the intel rumors and assumed right off it would be with amd. It just seemed a better fit to me.

Nah, for sheer volume of chip production, Intel is the way to go.

     
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Posted: 29 October 2005 10:58 PM
michaelstone - Oct 29, 2005 10:53pm
Wundryn - Oct 24, 2005 09:26am

I am an amd user. The last Intel chip I used was the 166 mmx. When the buzz about apple going to x86 started, I ignored the intel rumors and assumed right off it would be with amd. It just seemed a better fit to me.

Nah, for sheer volume of chip production, Intel is the way to go.

Yea, apple will not have to worry about a lack of chips.

     
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Yoruame
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Posted: 22 March 2007 10:03 PM

I see alot of “AMD sucks” but none of the reasoning behind it.

Personally I’ll be selling my current Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz system to build an AMD box soon enough.
Simply because I’m sick of Intels proprietary BS and I want something more linux compatible, AMD is more open source in nature and thats what I like about them.

Granted my technical knowlege is more than limited when it comes to the nitty gritty of hardware but from what I’ve seen it apears AMD and Intel kinda go back and forth in who’s CPUs are better over the years. There both good companys and good products.