[sayam]

The Apple and Psystar lawsuit seems to have taken an ugly turn. Psystar, the "Mac clone" maker, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida last Thursday. This is reported to be a move to slow down its lawsuit with Apple, based on the violation of Millennium Copyright Act. Apple's legal firm was made aware of the move on Memorial Day. This filing by Psystar is a clear indication that those supporting them against Apple seem to have withdrawn support, and Psystar neither has the power nor the money to fight Apple anymore.

While Apple claims that the PC maker has no rights to sell PCs installed with Mac OSX, Psystar has not ceased retail operations.

The Florida court will be holding a hearing on June 5, which is likely to reveal the name of the mysterious investors who have been working in the background till now.

This smart move by the Psystar will put the lawsuit filed by Apple on hold while the Bankruptcy Court proceeds with the filing. Maybe it will give them some time to gather some investors and resume fighting Apple when the hold is lifted in the next few months.

Still, it might be the case that even when this stay is lifted, Psystar won't be in a position to resume it's fight with Apple against selling of Mac clones. It's clear enough that Psystar is on the verge of defeat - but there might be some hope for the PC maker.

[MacObserver]

[badass1469]

lol just pay some jack a*$ to take the fall for you; be clear of your name so you won't be sued

[RonHC]

wow

[mr.sparky]

Well if they bought each copy of OSX can't they do what they want with it as longvas they are not reselling it?

[m3thodandr3d]

don't they give you the copy of osx with the computer? I'm pretty sure they just install it for you. it's in the eula that it can't be installed on anything except mac hardware, but that might have to be changed soon

[thomaslotito]

good thing my psystar is being shipped to me now, i knew i had to get this machine before they run out of buisness. $1800 MAC FOR THE prICE OF $800, iLL TAKE IT

[M4tt Dam0n]

Oops

[thetoothfairy]

Originally Posted by thomaslotito

good thing my psystar is being shipped to me now, i knew i had to get this machine before they run out of buisness. $1800 MAC FOR THE prICE OF $800, iLL TAKE IT

As for buying one from them I don't think I would have because there will not be any warranty on it because of them going out of business.... what happens if something goes wrong with it... you are out the $800.00.....

Sounds like a good deal but I would rather have the real thing.....

[blkcadi]

sad, who's next

[€hR!$]

Poor Psystar. I wish them luck in the end.

[happyjam64]

and people say Microsoft is evil

[sayam]

Originally Posted by happyjam64

and people say Microsoft is evil

That's nothing wrong anyways

[dennder]

Originally Posted by happyjam64

and people say Microsoft is evil

If compared (in diablo terminology), Apple would be a "fallen one" from Act I (little red-skinned demon), and microsoft would be a "Diablo" himself

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Anyway, it is sad, that independent Apple-cloner goes down. My opinion is, that if someone wanted to buy a mac, but didn't because of the steep price, he/she wouldn't have done it anyway, with or without Psystar on the market. On the other hand, this person would probably buy a Psystar MC (Mac+pC), hence become one of many Mac OS users, buy iWork, maybe iLife, use iTunes and Apple Store thus investing in Apple products anyway. And maybe, just maybe, next time buy a real Mac (as i did, after a year of "hackingtoshing").

[s4mb4]

I am glad psystar is going to be gone soon. it was a stupid business in the first place. just buy a mac mini. let your money go to Apple.

[shabz_de_don]

i donno... macs all good and all but i still think it should be used else where, like build your own mac like how people build pc's??? right ???? in that sense youd know what you want and what you dont want...

i mean not all hardware work with mac and as for a pc you can you all types of hardware with out problems?