Os X86 as a Primary OS
I exclusively use Os X on my Apple Laptop and I am very intrigued by the progress that is being made with Os X86. However, I'm not 100% sure I could use Os X86 on my AMD Computer as my primary OS (and not spend $2,000+ on a Apple Desktop).…
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- @LonelyTV Published 2008-01-30
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- OSx86 Core & 10.X
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- 3,182 historical reads · 4 curated field notes (from 7 dispatches) · 2008-01-30 – 2008-01-31
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I exclusively use Os X on my Apple Laptop and I am very intrigued by the progress that is being made with Os X86. However, I'm not 100% sure I could use Os X86 on my AMD Computer as my primary OS (and not spend $2,000+ on a Apple Desktop). So I'm curious as to how many people here use Os X86 as their primary OS. And if so, is it a pretty stable and reliable OS?
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[cite] Puttabong:Primary and only OS, very stable. Feels exactly the same like a real Mac.
Awesome, So far I've had decent luck with my system. I still haven't gotten all of the kinks ironed out, so hopefully by the time Rev. 2 comes out I'll get this machine up and running purely with Os X. =D
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4 technical responses curated from 7 original dispatches
Primary and only OS, very stable. Feels exactly the same like a real Mac.
now i'm using it as a primary os but… it doesnt last more than 2 days dont know why
I'm using it as absolutely primary OS on my machines. Windows I use only on my parent's PC, only for t*rrents and DVD ripping
The friend I convinced are also using it as primary OS now.
[cite] DoiX:now i'm using it as a primary os but… it doesnt last more than 2 days dont know why
Because it takes you soooo long to re-install! That's why!
Sources & Contributor Provenance (6 credited usernames · Thread #141)
| Username | Dossier Contribution | Dispatches | Active Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| @LonelyTV | Primary Author | 2 | 2008-01-30 |
| @Puttabong | Contributor | 1 | 2008-01-30 |
| @roisoft | Contributor | 1 | 2008-01-30 |
| @DoiX | Contributor | 1 | 2008-01-30 |
| @naquaada | Contributor | 1 | 2008-01-31 |
| @cgsheen | Contributor | 1 | 2008-01-31 |