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  • Although methods for creating an OS X PC - affectionately known as a 'hackintosh' - have existed for a while, most require the modification of the BIOS: not a procedure for the faint of heart.

    DV Hardware 2008

  • Although methods for creating an OS X PC - affectionately known as a 'hackintosh' - have existed for a while, most require the modification of the BIOS: not a procedure for the faint of heart.

    DV Hardware 2008

  • Although methods for creating an OS X PC - affectionately known as a 'hackintosh' - have existed for a while, most require the modification of the BIOS: not a procedure for the faint of heart.

    DV Hardware 2008

  • Although methods for creating an OS X PC - affectionately known as a 'hackintosh' - have existed for a while, most require the modification of the BIOS: not a procedure for the faint of heart.

    DV Hardware 2008

  • a working kext patch for nvidia networking controller perhaps? thanks and good luck to all. .hackintosh is cool … specially to those who cant afford a real mac ..

    Install OS X on Your Hackintosh PC, No Hacking Required | Lifehacker Australia 2008

  • The OS X hacked for PC installation is called hackintosh, and hackintosh has been quite successful.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2009

  • Once active, the kernel should support so-called hackintosh netbooks, most likely to use Atom ...

    Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now 2009

  • The OSX netbook is already here, it is called a "hackintosh" and nothing Apple makes will beat their $350 price.

    The Tao of Mac 2009

  • If you are interested in turning your MSI Wind into a "hackintosh" you can check out the Modaco forum thread "Paul's complete guide to installing OSX Leopard on your MSI Wind" for a detailed step-by-step guide.

    Mac OS X on MSI Wind 2008

  • If you are interested in turning your MSI Wind into a "hackintosh" you can check out the Modaco forum thread "Paul's complete guide to installing OSX Leopard on your MSI Wind" for a detailed step-by-step guide.

    Archive 2008-09-01 2008

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  • A Macintosh made from a cheap PC laptop. It is hacked to run the Mac OS.

    June 16, 2009

  • Slang term for a non-Apple computer running Mac OS.

    August 17, 2009