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OS 10.5 - Do you really have to have a Mac to have Mac OS?


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Do you really have to have a Mac to have Mac OS? I want a desktop with Mac OS, but I do not want to pay 2500 for one from Mac. Can I just make my own and put Mac OS on it?
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Yes, you do need a Mac to run the Mac OS.
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