Psystar Files for Bankruptcy

MacRumors · May 26, 2009, 12:48 PM

The Mac Observer reports that Psystar, the manufacturer of unauthorized Mac clones currently embroiled in a legal battle with Apple, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move is likely to delay the proceedings in Apple's case, which is currently still in the discovery phase, although it also signals that Psystar may be unable to finance its continuing defense against Apple.

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Unauthorized Mac clone maker Psystar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida, temporarily slowing down Apple's legal case against it. The filing may be an indication that the company's financial backers have pulled out, signaling they see Apple as the clear winner in court.

The bankruptcy documents were filed with the Federal Courts in Florida on Thursday, and Apple's legal team was most likely made aware of the situation over the Memorial Day weekend.

Significantly, the bankruptcy hearing scheduled for June 5th should reveal the identities of any investors that have backed Psystar in its defiance of Apple. Apple suggested in court documents last December that there may be such unnamed individuals or corporations, given Psystar's apparent resources to engage in the production of Mac clone systems and willingness to engage in a lengthy and costly legal battle with Apple over the products.

Article Link: Psystar Files for Bankruptcy

ziggyonice · May 26, 2009, 12:49 PM

Time to see who's been hiding in the shadows the entire time! Any bets?

ninjadex · May 26, 2009, 12:53 PM

Wow, this is very exciting. There could be a lot of drama unfolding in the near future.

Sayer · May 26, 2009, 12:53 PM

I bet it was some big-name blogger(s) and other knowledge workers with too much money and not enough time to spend it on stuff.

emt1 · May 26, 2009, 12:53 PM

Dang, I was kind of enjoying seeing Apple have some competition.

Small White Car · May 26, 2009, 12:54 PM

I supported Apple against Psystar and I suspect that Apple would have won the court case.

But even so, I'm disappointed in this outcome. I would have liked to see Psystar make their case in court, even if I did disagree with them.

Tallest Skil · 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by emt1

Dang, I was kind of enjoying seeing Apple have some competition.

Yeah... competition. Because droves of people went for Psystar instead of Apple...

Rhalliwell1 · May 26, 2009, 12:57 PM

This made me giggle.

twoodcc · May 26, 2009, 12:58 PM

i guess they spent all their money in court

InTheUnion · 01:10 PM

That's the end of that chapter

Abercrombieboy · May 26, 2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by emt1

Dang, I was kind of enjoying seeing Apple have some competition.

Why would anyone want that?

ziggyonice · May 26, 2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by InTheUnion

Thats's the end of that chapter

http://instantrimshot.com/

avionicsman · May 26, 2009, 01:04 PM

Mr. Psystar Gates please stand up!!

omikjam · May 26, 2009, 01:06 PM

Sucks, Apple could use some competition..

Diabeetus · May 26, 2009, 01:09 PM

way to fail, psystar

all they did was ship Hackintoshes

you can do that with a blank dvd, any barebones tower, and arms.

RoboCop001 · May 26, 2009, 01:09 PM

Turns out it was Rick Berman. He hates things and tries to destroy them by making his own crappy version of things.

Kilamite · May 26, 2009, 01:09 PM

Can't wait for the 5th of June now. WWDC coming, and we find out who was behind Psystar!

chriszzz · May 26, 2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by emt1

Dang, I was kind of enjoying seeing Apple have some competition.

Apple has competition in every other company who makes computers/software.

What Pystar was doing was not competing. They were breaking licensing agreements and distributing Apple's work in ways it was not meant to be used.

MotleyPete · May 26, 2009, 01:11 PM

Psystar just sounds like a really bad nu-metal band

superxero3 · May 26, 2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by omikjam

Sucks, Apple could use some competition..

i agree that competition is one of the greatest things for businesses, but not when it is created illegally by means of using Apple's operating system.

r.j.s · May 26, 2009, 01:12 PM

I think their backers decided to give it up after it became clear Psystar didn't keep any records of expenses or sales.

Goona · May 26, 2009, 01:12 PM

Serves them right!

Rhalliwell1 · May 26, 2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omikjam

Sucks, Apple could use some competition..

They have competition... they are just a long way ahead of it all.

iMacmatician · May 26, 2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggyonice

Time to see who's been hiding in the shadows the entire time! Any bets?

"I've been watching, I've been waiting
In the shadows for my time
I've been searching, I've been living
For tomorrow all my life"

Ol3s · May 26, 2009, 01:15 PM

I'm sure there is a difference between a mac clone and a computer coming with mac OS X preinstalled

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