apple sues psystar
Mac cloner Psystar files for bankruptcy
Surely you remember Psystar, the pesky little company that just wouldn’t stop cloning Mac computers despite what anyone did. There was even some rumors floating around that another company may have been backing Psystar in their attempt to make Macs more open to everyone. Well, it seems as if the legend that was Psystar will soon be coming to an end.
Psystar backed by a larger company, at least that’s what Apple thinks
Apple has requested an amendment to its complaint against Psystar, the makers of the Open Mac, a non-Apple manufactured computer than runs Leopard. Apple claims that someone—who at this time is unknown—is behind Psystar.
Judge dismisses Psystar’s counterclaim
As Apple and Psystar continue to duke it out over the sales of non-Apple computers running Mac OS X, Psystar recently filled a counterclaim saying that Apple was violating anti-trust laws in its exclusivity regarding which computers can run their operating systems. A California judge has dismissed the counterclaim. Psystar’s counterclaim stated that Apple’s exclusivity more »
Psystar goes even lower than Microsoft’s Mojave Experiment
A few months ago, I wrote a piece on Microsoft’s Mojave Experiment. The piece had little, if any, good to say about the ads. They were full of misleading ideas, research, and numbers. But they look perfectly angelic in light of Psystar’s recent ad push.
You remember Psystar, right? The company that makes Mac clones that was sued by Apple and is now settling out of court? Well, until they’re shut down, it appears they are going full force. Yesterday, I saw the very first ad for Psystar on YouTube. With the headline “Why buy a used Apple? Experience Mac OS X for less,” I just had to see the case they made for this.
The page the ad took me to was sad to see…
How to Stop Psystar Dead in Their Tracks
With another new chapter in the Psystar saga, things aren’t all dandy over in Cupertino. The nasty stuff’s about to hit the proverbial fan, so Apple may want to consider their options. But, it looks like Cult of Mac writer Leigh McMullen took care of the thinking, and came up with a seemingly perfect solution.
Read on to hear all about how Apple can stop Psystar with ease.
Psystar “definitely still shipping” its Mac clones.
On Wednesday, Psystar, the company now famous for cheap Mac clones, posted a note to its website stating that even during its ongoing lawsuit from Apple, it will still be shipping Open Computers.
Details after the break.
Psystar will fight Apple’s lawsuit
A couple weeks ago I reported that Apple was finally suing Psystar, the small Florida-based computer company that had been selling Mac-clone “Open Computers,” a practice Apple says is in direct violation of the Mac OS X software license agreement. Psystar responded by saying that Apple was actually making money out of the deal because more »
Open Tech unveils Mac clone
Learning absolutely nothing from the entire Psystar saga, Open Tech has announced their version of the Mac clone.
See what an Open Tech machine gets you after the break
Psystar liquidation: Mac clone company HQ for sale
Psystar, makers of Macintosh clones, were recently sued and mugged by Apple. Now, the company is selling their headquarters, which is essentially a large warehouse in Doral, Florida, for $4.6 million. The property, however, is owned by Constructora Canahuati, which have no connection to Psystar. The 47,000 square foot structure is “priced for quick sale” more »
Apple to Psystar – Your products, please.
In a rather speedy conclusion to the suit Apple brought against Mac-cloning company, Psystar, Apple wants to recall all of the clones that Psystar has sold. The suit, filed July 8th, brought eight claims of copyright infringement, breach of contract, trademark and trade infringement, and unfair competition. A mass product recall such as this will more »















