OS 10.4 - Possible to put Mac OS on dell computer?

imsuperjp · imsuperjp #1 (**permalink**)

03-26-2007, 06:42 PM

Sorry if this is a newbie question but I was unable to find an answer through Google. Is it possible to wipe Windows off a Dell desktop and install Mac OS on it? Or is it possible to build a Mac computer and if so, what requirements would you need?

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #2 (**permalink**)

03-26-2007, 06:44 PM

It violates Apple's EULA, hence it is against forum rules to discuss this. You'll have to google to find your answer, I'm afraid.

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #3 (**permalink**)

03-26-2007, 06:46 PM

aka its illegal buy a mac.

Stretch · Stretch #4 (**permalink**)

03-26-2007, 06:46 PM

No, you can't build a custom Mac using off the shelf parts, and No you can't put OS X on your Dell. If you want a Mac, and want to use Mac OS X, you need to buy a Mac.

walmartconnect · walmartconnect #5 (**permalink**)

03-26-2007, 06:46 PM

Oh my :rolleyes:

Kash · Kash #6 (**permalink**)

03-26-2007, 07:05 PM

Ok, first of all, it is TECHNICALLY possible for you to install OS X on a non-Apple machine. The problem is like MHC said, it is a violation of Apple's EULA and you wouldn't be legally allowed to install it.

The only people who are sanctioned to run OS X on a PC are Mac developers, and even that is strictly limited as they are given developer boxes by Apple rather than making their own machines.

Another issue you may face is the fact that it's a total pain to install OS X on a non-Apple computer. If you wanted to build the computer from scratch, you would have a very narrow list of parts you could choose from to ensure 100% compatibility. Even then, there are several other issues to consider.

So you can essentially say goodbye to the notion of installing OS X on a Dell computer.

EDIT-XTREEM · EDIT-XTREEM #7 (**permalink**)

03-26-2007, 07:45 PM

MODS: please close and delete

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imsuperjp #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 23, 2007 Posts: 9	03-26-2007, 06:42 PM Sorry if this is a newbie question but I was unable to find an answer through Google. Is it possible to wipe Windows off a Dell desktop and install Mac OS on it? Or is it possible to build a Mac computer and if so, what requirements would you need? Last edited by Benjamindaines; 03-26-2007 at 07:49 PM.

MacHeadCase #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	03-26-2007, 06:44 PM It violates Apple's EULA, hence it is against forum rules to discuss this. You'll have to google to find your answer, I'm afraid.

Stretch #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 13, 2007 Location: Central New York Posts: 4,614 Mac Specs: 15in i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB RAM, 60GB SSD, 500GB HD	03-26-2007, 06:46 PM No, you can't build a custom Mac using off the shelf parts, and No you can't put OS X on your Dell. If you want a Mac, and want to use Mac OS X, you need to buy a Mac. Blog and Photo Gallery: http://philolin.me/ Currently running OS X 10.8.2

walmartconnect #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 13, 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 724 Mac Specs: 13'' Macbook w/ 2Ghz Core Duo, 2GB DDR2, 250GB HD, 10.5.4. iPod Touch.	03-26-2007, 06:46 PM Oh my :rolleyes:

Kash #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	03-26-2007, 07:05 PM Ok, first of all, it is TECHNICALLY possible for you to install OS X on a non-Apple machine. The problem is like MHC said, it is a violation of Apple's EULA and you wouldn't be legally allowed to install it. The only people who are sanctioned to run OS X on a PC are Mac developers, and even that is strictly limited as they are given developer boxes by Apple rather than making their own machines. Another issue you may face is the fact that it's a total pain to install OS X on a non-Apple computer. If you wanted to build the computer from scratch, you would have a very narrow list of parts you could choose from to ensure 100% compatibility. Even then, there are several other issues to consider. So you can essentially say goodbye to the notion of installing OS X on a Dell computer.

EDIT-XTREEM #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 27, 2005 Location: In the mac store and at home on my iMac Posts: 1,165	03-26-2007, 07:45 PM MODS: please close and delete Mac Pro (Early 2009) 8 Core 2.26 GHz, 6 GB Ram, 640 GB Drive. Dell 2408WFP.

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