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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 »

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 not just defending, they’re fighting back!

Psystar, the company that wouldn’t die, hasn’t just responded to Apple’s cease and desist with a defense. Oh, no it hasn’t. Psystar announced today that it will be suing Apple, citing that old, battered, anti-trust card. Bets on who will win?

The opponents weigh in after the break.