Can I run Mac OS X in Virtual PC 2007?

Hi,

Can I run Mac OS X as a guest OS under Virtual PC 2007?

 

No. The Apple firmware that enables OS/X to install on a Mac is not
available except on a Mac.

 

There are people out there who are running OS X on standard PC's. Has anyone
figured out how to get it to run on Virtual PC?

I am not advocating piracy. If I were to do it, I would use a copy that I
paid for.

 

There are people out there who are running OS X on standard PC's. Has anyone

Most likely -- it takes hacking OSX to get it to run on real,
non-Apple hardware, a VM would be no different.

There's also a problem with the EULA being violated by running it on
other than Apple Hardware and DMCA problems with hacking the OS to get
it to run on non-Apple hardware.

 

There are a few websites with step by step directions showing how to install
OS X on a standard PC.

I havent' tried it yet. It is possible they are lying, but I doubt it.

 

http://forum.osx86scene.com/

http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

 

No it doesn't.

 

I'm afraid getting past the TPM check is hacking OSX, so, yes, it
does.....

 

Yes Bob is right. However, this policy is going to change. Why? Because
people are finding out that people are able to do it. Many people would like
to see the market diversified. Neither Microsoft now Apple would like this to
happen but it will. Why doesn't Microsoft want this? Microsoft, through its
participation in the Trusted Computing Group, laid the groundwork for the TPM
"as a way to shore up its monopoly," said Schneier. And Apple, well really
the same reason. Just be patient and you will have a legal copy on your PC
before you know it!!!

 

Sorry the window closed out. As I was saying the reason is Microsoft is not
going to take it lightly that Apple is "touting" the fact they with a NEW
APPLE computer you can run windows inside it...... Yes that comes right from
their website. Buy a Apple and run windows xp programs from the desktop..
Read it here http://www.apple.com/getamac/windows.html
How long will windows sit on the sideline?

 

This is not news. I have been running XP Pro natively on my MacBook Pro for
a couple of years. No big deal.

Microsoft makes money on this because now MS sells Windows to Mac users too.

 

What does Microsoft care if you can run Windows on a MAC? They are
selling copies of Windows that way. If somebody is stupid enough to buy a
MAC to run Windows, well, what more can I say.

 

The file he is referring to is an osX86 hacked ISO, not even remotely
adhering to Apple's EULA but there is a guide to getting it running on
VMware floating around the web.

 

As far as "legality", you can buy a copy OS X and then you are covered.

The trouble is is that you have to hack it to get it to run on
non-Apple hardware, so you run afoul of the DMCA, which is
enforceable. (the breaking copy protection part.)

 

No. There is no copy protection to break. The OS X DVD is NOT copy

Yes and no, the DVD is not copy protected it's true, but the OS is, it
needs an apple TPM to run.

It's up to Apple as to when or if they choose to protect their
copyright. If they don't right now it doesn't mean they wont in the
future. If they really wanted it to run on non-Apple hardware, they
would make a version for generic PC's as well...

The reason I posted is just to say it's not legal to do and anyone
choosing to do so is doing so at their own risk.

 

Current Macs do not even have the TPM chip.

Okay, I wasn't aware of that, but it makes no difference at all to me,
you're taking a huge risk in running something against the EULA and
suggesting others do the same is not cool at all, and that's the last
I'll say on the subject.

 

If you want to emulate OS X this might be useful:
http://maconwindows.com/how-to-run-mac-os-x-on-windows/

Then again if you want to install it completely do this:
http://maconwindows.com/how-to-install-osx-snow-leopard-on-a-pc/