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rburns50 buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 168 Reg: May 12, 2014 Bilston - Engla... 9,130	confirm \| cancel 06/07/14 09:13 AM (10 years ago) OSX on Intel PC? Strange question but ill ask anyway! I have a HP Micro Server, now spare after running it for an ESX lab. I wondered about installing OSX or some variant onto it to enable me to install / run xcode? That done and assuming that would work, would this allow me to ultimately submit my Apps to Apple? Currently battling through Android but would love to be able to release on both platforms of course. You can see I'm not an Apple guy so this may be shakey ground or its fine - advice welcome as spending out on new hardware is not an option at the moment :( Title Comments Strange question but ill ask anyway! I have a HP Micro Server, now spare after running it for an ESX lab. I wondered about installing OSX or some variant onto it to enable me to install / run xcode? That done and assuming that would work, would this allow me to ultimately submit my Apps to Apple? Currently battling through Android but would love to be able to release on both platforms of course. You can see I'm not an Apple guy so this may be shakey ground or its fine - advice welcome as spending out on new hardware is not an option at the moment :(

GoNorthWest buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 8197 Reg: Jun 24, 2011 Oro Valley, AZ 1,000,000	06/07/14 03:44 PM (10 years ago) There are ways to get Mac OS X running in a VM or as Hackintosh, and that would allow you to run Xcode (make sure your're running OS X Mavericks). However...whether this is the right thing to do or not is another story. I've heard that it's pretty difficult to get up and working. And I've heard that people have submitted apps from such a configuration, and they've been approved. However, the Apple TOS for Mac OS X says it's need to be installed on an Apple device (like a MacBook), so you are at risk of violating the TOS. It all depends on your TOS stance and how much pain you can handle in getting it all up and running. Mark Comments There are ways to get Mac OS X running in a VM or as Hackintosh, and that would allow you to run Xcode (make sure your're running OS X Mavericks). However...whether this is the right thing to do or not is another story. I've heard that it's pretty difficult to get up and working. And I've heard that people have submitted apps from such a configuration, and they've been approved. However, the Apple TOS for Mac OS X says it's need to be installed on an Apple device (like a MacBook), so you are at risk of violating the TOS. It all depends on your TOS stance and how much pain you can handle in getting it all up and running. Mark

tb buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 2050 Reg: Nov 03, 2011 Oxford 32,300	06/08/14 06:02 PM (10 years ago) Time and time again we get this question on the forums, and the basic answer is no. It's not possible. Yes, there might be VM things and Mac-Cloud solutions, and yes, some out get the job done, but the fact of the matter is that they're not very good. At least, when comparing against a proper mac, they seem awful. Also, as GoNorthWest points out above, you're breaching Apple's Terms and Conditions. If you're keen on the idea of a cross platform app, it would be a much better idea to splash out on a Mac. The most common misconception is that thy are too expensive. The fact of the matter is that they are much better value than one would think (or at least sepcnd hand ones are). These days, you can pick up some pretty nifty second hand Macs for bargains now. Look out for Mac Minis from 2010 or 2011 and you may find some pretty good deals. Also, new Macs are not as expensive as one would make out. Although they may cost a few hundred more than something else, you end up with a much better quality computer that will perform better over the years. Also, with Apple being all fancy with SSD at the moment, there is nothing quicker than an all-flash SSD Mac or MacBook these days. Comments Time and time again we get this question on the forums, and the basic answer is no. It's not possible. Yes, there might be VM things and Mac-Cloud solutions, and yes, some out get the job done, but the fact of the matter is that they're not very good. At least, when comparing against a proper mac, they seem awful. Also, as GoNorthWest points out above, you're breaching Apple's Terms and Conditions. If you're keen on the idea of a cross platform app, it would be a much better idea to splash out on a Mac. The most common misconception is that thy are too expensive. The fact of the matter is that they are much better value than one would think (or at least sepcnd hand ones are). These days, you can pick up some pretty nifty second hand Macs for bargains now. Look out for Mac Minis from 2010 or 2011 and you may find some pretty good deals. Also, new Macs are not as expensive as one would make out. Although they may cost a few hundred more than something else, you end up with a much better quality computer that will perform better over the years. Also, with Apple being all fancy with SSD at the moment, there is nothing quicker than an all-flash SSD Mac or MacBook these days.

Niraj buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 2943 Reg: Jul 11, 2012 Cerritos 37,930	06/09/14 08:04 AM (10 years ago) Get a Mac from 2012 and younger. That will allow you to run Yosemite with maxed-out RAM in it. -- Niraj Comments Get a Mac from 2012 and younger. That will allow you to run Yosemite with maxed-out RAM in it. -- Niraj

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