Jan 15

Running OS X under linux or windows

by in Linux, Techie :: Techno ::

I never thought I’d see the day that I’d be looking into running OS X under linux or windows, but that’s the position I’ve found myself in.


Why?
Well, it’s very simple. A growing number of our clients use Macs whereas we all use either Windows or Linux. Although the more technically savvy of our clientele have no issue with the various Flash tutorials on our site a number of the Mac users seem to be encountering issues.
So I find myself looking for some way of emulating OS X on windows and linux clients.
I found a very intereting and helpful article on O’Reilly: Run Mac OS X on a PC which goes through setting up the Pear PC emulator.
The only problem now is that I’ll have to buy a copy of OS X if I want to test this :)

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9 Responses to “Running OS X under linux or windows”

  1. From John Butler:

    Have you had much luck with this?
    There are a few OSX86 torrents floating around too which claim to work but they’re very hardware specific.
    There’s a HCL here http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/HCL_10.4.3

    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 3:30 pm #
  2. From blacknight:

    John – Are those torrents legal?

    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 3:41 pm #
  3. From John Butler:

    lol, no.
    All I’m saying is i’d at least test it on the desired pc before dishing out the cash for the proper version of OSX, it’s a lot of money to spend on something that has limited, if any support when you’re not sure if it’ll even work.

    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 3:46 pm #
  4. From Ed:

    It could be an excuse to buy that new Mac you always wanted :)

    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 9:49 pm #
  5. From blacknight:

    Ed – They’re a bit too expensive for my pocket at the moment
    John – Fair point…

    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 10:31 pm #
  6. From John Butler:

    Ed – Ah sure maybe I’ll find a few grand in my jeans when I’m doing the washing:D

    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 10:59 pm #
  7. From Ed:

    John, Michele : I never said you (or me for that matter) could afford one :) but I bet there is not too many in IT who wouldn’t like one :p

    Posted on January 15, 2006 at 11:32 pm #
  8. From blacknight:

    Ed – affording it is one thing.. justifying it is another :)

    Posted on January 16, 2006 at 12:03 am #
  9. From Ed:

    But it’s so pretty :)

    Posted on January 16, 2006 at 8:38 pm #