The Hackintosh

The spanking new version of Apple OS X, the Leopard, has been released this October 26, and already, it's been hacked to run on PCs


Leopard Hacked to Run on PCs

The newest version of Apple's OS X is not immune to hacks, as already it has been hacked to run on PCs. News that Leopard has been successfully installed on a Windows PC spread across the Internet, particularly in forums.

The OSx86 Scene forum released the instructions on how to install OS X to a Windows machine, along with the details on how to migrate from Windows to Apple new OS, without investing on new hardware. The forum also shows screenshots of the installation process.

However, not all features of Leopard is compatible with PCs. For example, the Wi Fi connection will not work. Also, don't be surprised if your sound and network is inoperable.

Apple's next move will likely be to track down and act against those who are behind the hack. This has been Apple's problem every time they release a new version of their operating system. People want their software, but not necessarily the hardware. Consumers want to be able to install any operating system they like on their machine.

Installing any Apple OS on any machine other than a licensed hardware is illegal and will violate the Apple's terms and conditions.

iPhones and iPods are also vulnerable to hacks. JailBreak Me is a hack that can be installed on an iPhone and iPod Touch to allow third-party software to be installed, as this was impossible without the hack. It also allows the user to choose other wireless carriers besides AT&T for the iPhone. Apple countered this move by releasing an update that disables any iPhones that was hacked. The update rendered the hacked phone inoperable, even if the sim card inserted was the original AT&T sim card.

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