Switching to Mac

richamc01 · 11-08-2009, 07:52 AM

last year i built a computer. nothing to fancy. but i installed windows xp and have been using it fine for this whole year but now im wanting to switch to a mac. I'm wanting to install OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard but im not sure if i will be able to just uninstall windows xp and install Leopard onto the same hard drive that i was using before. i have thousands of songs, movies, and various files that i would still like to keep if possible. Has anyone done this or have and comments? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

richamc01 · 11-08-2009, 08:07 AM

i just did a bit of research and found that OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard requires an intel processor. the pc i built has a AMD Phenom II Quad Core 2.8Ghz Processor. is there a Mac OS that i can use with this processor?

Damorian · 11-08-2009, 08:15 AM

I'm pretty sure it can be done with AMD however, I'm not sure if we're allowed to talk about it here.

richamc01 · 11-08-2009, 08:16 AM

why are we not allowed to talk about it here? im not wanting anything illegal. i just want a Mac OS

lawson_jl · 11-08-2009, 08:44 AM

Actaully you are wanting to do something illegal. Apple only allows their software to be installed on specific Apple sold hardware. It's in the terms of service. There is one company trying to sell Apple clones but they have filed bankrupcy due to Apple suing them out of business.

richamc01 · 11-08-2009, 08:46 AM

do u know if it can be done?

Bodaggit23 · 11-08-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by richamc01

do u know if it can be done?

It's illegal to run Mac OS on non Apple hardware, as already stated.

Illegal activities are not allowed to be discussed here.

PohTayToez · 11-09-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bodaggit23

It's illegal to run Mac OS on non Apple hardware, as already stated.

Illegal activities are not allowed to be discussed here.

Well, technically the legality of it has yet to be decided. While it's definitely against Apple's software license, there is currently a court case between Apple and Psystar determining if Apple even has the right to tell users what computers they can use their software.

richamc01 · 11-09-2009, 02:48 AM

so what can i LEGALLY do? can i install a mac os on computer with a AMD processor?

/\E · 11-09-2009, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by richamc01

so what can i LEGALLY do? can i install a mac os on computer with a AMD processor?

Not legally. It's against Apple's EULA, therefore it is illegal.

If you'd Google a bit, I am sure you would find plenty of information.

11-08-2009, 07:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
richamc01 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	Switching to Mac last year i built a computer. nothing to fancy. but i installed windows xp and have been using it fine for this whole year but now im wanting to switch to a mac. I'm wanting to install OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard but im not sure if i will be able to just uninstall windows xp and install Leopard onto the same hard drive that i was using before. i have thousands of songs, movies, and various files that i would still like to keep if possible. Has anyone done this or have and comments? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

11-08-2009, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Damorian Silver Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 116	I'm pretty sure it can be done with AMD however, I'm not sure if we're allowed to talk about it here. __________________ My general cleaning guide: www.thegreatdamorian.com/howtos/fixit.html A few tips on computer building: http://www.thegreatdamorian.com/howtos/diycomptips.html

11-08-2009, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
lawson_jl Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 30 Posts: 588	Actaully you are wanting to do something illegal. Apple only allows their software to be installed on specific Apple sold hardware. It's in the terms of service. There is one company trying to sell Apple clones but they have filed bankrupcy due to Apple suing them out of business. __________________ Any answears I give are free and without warrently. I answear questions from the point of view of a working computer tech because that what I am.

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11-08-2009, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
richamc01 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	i just did a bit of research and found that OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard requires an intel processor. the pc i built has a AMD Phenom II Quad Core 2.8Ghz Processor. is there a Mac OS that i can use with this processor?

11-08-2009, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
richamc01 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	why are we not allowed to talk about it here? im not wanting anything illegal. i just want a Mac OS

11-08-2009, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
richamc01 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	do u know if it can be done?

11-09-2009, 02:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
richamc01 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21	so what can i LEGALLY do? can i install a mac os on computer with a AMD processor?