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Skullman555626
Jul 29, 2007, 02:58 PM
I have a .dmg file of OSX. Not pirated, given by a friend who MAY have pirated. He says he didn't but I don't trust him. Anyway... how can I install OSX onto a pc using a .dmg file?

I tried to search for a forum related to this, but I think PC is too short of a search term, because I searched the entire forum with no results. I did find one where a guy wanted Leopard on his PC no idea how he got that. It got closed before instructions were posted.


speakerwizard
Jul 29, 2007, 02:59 PM
you cant, and its illegal
TheAnswer
Jul 29, 2007, 03:00 PM
Unfortunately, we're not allowed to post solutions to situations like this, as they would violate the OS X user license agreement.
Sherman Homan
Jul 29, 2007, 03:01 PM
Not much more to add!
Skullman555626
Jul 29, 2007, 03:03 PM
Unfortunately, we're not allowed to post solutions to situations like this, as they would violate the OS X user license agreement.

It says I can't install OSX onto a PC in the license agreement? :confused:
TheAnswer
Jul 29, 2007, 03:05 PM
It says I can't install OSX onto a PC in the license agreement? :confused:

I believe it states that you are not allowed to install it on non-Apple hardware.
robbieduncan
Jul 29, 2007, 03:06 PM
I have a .dmg file of OSX. Not pirated, given by a friend

This, in itself, is piracy. Distributing OSX in any form other than official Apple install CDs/DVDs is piracy. Just because you did not download it does not make this legal.
Skullman555626
Jul 29, 2007, 03:07 PM
well...crap...I'll find the section that says that.(if it even exists) If I don't find it...I'll be back! :cool:
Skullman555626
Jul 29, 2007, 03:08 PM
This, in itself, is piracy. Distributing OSX in any form other than official Apple install CDs/DVDs is piracy. Just because you did not download it does not make this legal.

Fine fine I'll just...buy a mac or something...or maybe emulate it :mad:

EDIT: Ok I called up my buddy and he has a legal copy of it, what he gave me is a back-up of the installer. I'm still assuming that will be a problem or would it?
Kilamite
Jul 29, 2007, 03:11 PM
Fine fine I'll just...buy a mac or something...or maybe emulate it :mad:

Illegal to emulate OSX also.

There's a reason why Apple don't let people clone their OS - so they can choose the hardware standards and design their operating system to suit that best.
robbieduncan
Jul 29, 2007, 03:13 PM
Illegal to emulate OSX also.

Actually it's not illegal. It is a breach of a civil contract between the user and Apple entered into when they install the OS. Unlike passing unauthorised copies of a copyrighted work between friends. This is a criminal act.
TheAnswer
Jul 29, 2007, 03:15 PM
Fine fine I'll just...buy a mac or something...or maybe emulate it :mad:

EDIT: Ok I called up my buddy and he has a legal copy of it, what he gave me is a back-up of the installer. I'm still assuming that will be a problem or would it?

Yep...here's a pdf of the agreement (http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/macosxpanther.pdf).
WildCowboy
Jul 29, 2007, 03:15 PM
Yep, installing the full OS X on a non-Apple branded computer is a violation of the license terms. So is using a .dmg file you got from your friend, who is presumably using the single license that accompanied his disc.