14 DAY TRIAL // Apple is known to hate everything and everyone involved with running OS X on non-Apple branded machines, let alone running hacked versions of its OS on such hardware. As such, Apple has asked Wired's gadget blog to pull a video demonstration of how to install OS X on a non-Apple netbook.
Originally, it was reported that the Mac maker had sued Wired for its posting of the how-to guide and video. Apparently, the writer of the article accidentally misinterpreted Apple's actions, stating on his Twitter feed that Apple was suing the publication.
As it turned out, Apple had (politely) asked the site to simply remove the undesired content. Reportedly, the contact was made via a cease-and-desist letter.
However, while the mag accepted to pull the video (not that it could have said no), the article (guide) in question is still posted online. According to at least one report, Wired is currently reviewing whether or not to take down the written piece as well. Surely, Apple didn't limit its complaints to the video alone... or did it?
It is worth noting, however, that the hackintosh guide also includes a disclaimer. Through it, Wired acknowledges that the procedure might violate Apple's EULA.
"Disclaimer: The following process potentially violates Apple's End User License Agreement for Mac OS X. Please ensure you own a copy of Mac OS X Leopard, if you wish to follow the procedure," the piece, which links to a torrent site as well, reads.
Wired's editor-in-chief Evan Hansen told ZDNet that "We're more comfortable taking down the video. [Wired tries] to default to the most conservative position we can in terms of removing content... But we don't want to pull content [needlessly]."
In the usual Apple manner, the Cupertino-based Mac maker refused to comment on the case.
Have you ever used a hackintosh / searched the web for hackintosh guides? What's your stance on running OS X on non-Apple computers?