[Leeter]

I'm wondering if anyone in here knows how to install Snow Leopard on a regular PC?

While I like the OS, I'm not a big fan of the laptops Apple makes, or their prices either. So, can anyone tell me how to make this happen?

[True Bassist]

No - it's illegal as it violates Apple's policies.

[Leeter]

@TrueBassist

No, atleast not where I live. Here we are free to do what we want with the software we have bought. No "policies" are enforceable by a company, even if we had signed them. So, would some people PLEASE not try to lecture me about legal issues (I just love it when people assume that THEIR laws apply everywhere without fault...) and perhaps help me with my question instead?

[True Bassist]

Dude. It's not about where you live. Apples policy relates to wherever you are as it's their software you are buying. If you did a google search on this you would find out very quickly what you are doing is completely illegal.

I am not lecturing you, I'm just letting you know it's illegal in the UK, the US and on the moon.

Your attitude is appalling considering you represent a professional company. If you think you can break the law, you should loose your job.

[Leeter]

You are misunderstanding me. This has specifically been tested in court here - once I buy a piece of software, I am free to do with that software what I want. My usage of said software cannot be impaired by any policy, even if I have to agree to something to use said program which "forces" me to accept their policy.

So, what would you like to call it besides lecturing? Falsely based lecturing too. And to be completely factual here, no laws, whatsoever, apply on the moon since there is no nation that can claim the moon. But with logic such as yours, "national borders" and "national sovereignty" doesn't seem to be all that important, now does it?

My attitude is based on knowledge, logic and a local understanding of said law. Once again, you are not understanding the situation. However, with "support" such as yours, I am appalled you are even allowed to post here. So take care, feel free to utilize the tool that is situated between your ears and try not to be so judgemental next time, ok?

[True Bassist]

Wow...I seem to have hit a personal note here.

I've just looked up on case law in Sweden regarding this and you're mistaken. Installing OS X on 'foreign' hardware is in clear violation of Apple's conditions of your purchasing the OS.

I do not understand the point you are making about national sovereignty. I have not even commented on that.

My attitude is based on what I know. I'm sorry if it is different from what you know but I am just explaining what I believe to be true.

[Leeter]

According to: 26g § URL (Upphovsrättslagen) I am entitled to modify a program in anyway I need to make it accessible for me in the way it was sold. Mac OS X is sold as a "computer operating system" and thus I am allowed to modify it (if I want to) so that I can use it as a "computer operating system".

So, please tell me, are you Swedish yourself or did you Google Translate "Swedish Case Law" in about 10 minutes?

[True Bassist]

I study international and national law as my degree.

OS X is not a programme, it is an operating system.

Why are you being so personal?

[Leeter]

Also, the only thing that is actually legal in an EULA (called "Användarlicens" in Swedish) is for the company to claim its copyright (and thus prohibit illegal copying of a program) and to exclude themselves from whatever damages may occur by installing that particular software.

Anything ELSE you wanted to know?

[LANMaster]

* Yawn, stretch * Is it Friday yet? *

Who woke me up?

Leeter. Snow Leopard is a Mac Operating system. It is not free, legally, ever. Period.
Internationally or domestic Snow Leopard is protected under Copyright law.
Whether or not Sweeden lets you get away with breaking the law is irrelivant.

You will not get assistance from this American site if your effort is to steal software.

If you are looking to purchase Snow Leopard for the PC, I do not know if that is available. You may want to Google it.
I am sorry, but it is against the policies of this Tech Support site to help you further in this matter.

That is that, and it is what it is. There is no need to argue.

* HITS SNOOZE BAR *

[True Bassist]

Leeter - LANMaster has summed up what I guess I should have said in my first post. I apologise for dragging this out longer than necessary.

If you need help with this then please post on a Swedish site where this is obviously not an illegal activity.

[Leeter]

Wow, interesting - how much have you studied Swedish Law?

Also, if you HAD studied Swedish Law, URL notes that "any digital software meant to be used on a computer is referred to as a "program"" - so yes, an operating system is a program, but programs can also be run on top of operating systems, but not necessarily.

But dear GOD what a pointless discussion this has turned into. Thankyou for your VERY interesting, and meaningless, input. Please refrain from posting in this thread again, how does that sound? Want me to phrase it as an EULA too?

[True Bassist]

Mods - could we close this thread now?

Leeter - I genuinely hope you find an answer from a forum that allows this discussion.

[Leeter]

Originally Posted by LANMaster

* Yawn, stretch * Is it Friday yet? *

Who woke me up?

Leeter. Snow Leopard is a Mac Operating system. It is not free, legally, ever. Period.
Internationally or domestic Snow Leopard is protected under Copyright law.
Whether or not Sweeden lets you get away with breaking the law is irrelivant.

I was never suggesting illegal filesharing or copying here. My entire discussion was naturally based around a fully legal, in-store bought copy of MAC OS X 10.6 (aka Snow Leopard).

You will not get assistance from this American site if your effort is to steal software.

My discussion regarded using legally purchased software for installation on a computer different from an APPLE system.

If you are looking to purchase Snow Leopard for the PC, I do not know if that is available. You may want to Google it.
I am sorry, but it is against the policies of this Tech Support site to help you further in this matter.

Mind explaining WHY I can't be supported with this? It is perfectly legal in Sweden to install an operating system (like Snow Leopard) on a computer and it is illegal for an EULA to limit the use of such a program (software) and I am legally allowed to modify a program if necessary for it to be usable.

[Leeter]

Originally Posted by True Bassist

Mods - could we close this thread now?

Leeter - I genuinely hope you find an answer from a forum that allows this discussion.

So a thread discussing something completely legal should be marked to be closed down?