Cherry OS lets PCs emulate Macs

Dom · Oct 13, 2004, 08:44 PM

Microsoft Corp.'s Virtual PC software has been lauded by critics as a convenient way for Mac users to run Windows applications on their Macs, but what if you need to do the opposite? Maui, Hawaii-based MXS announced Tuesday the release of Cherry OS, an emulator that does the exact opposite -- its developer says Cherry OS lets PCs run Mac OS X instead.

The virtual machine emulated by Cherry OS sports full network capabilities and has complete access to the host computer's hardware resources -- hard drive, CPU, RAM, FireWire, USB, PCI, PCMCIA bus, Ethernet networking and modem. It purportedly runs at about 80 percent of the performance of the host CPU, according to the developer.

"Now about 600 million PC users can have the MAC advantage," said the software's developer, Arben Kryeziu. "One computer to use all software and if PC users would use MAC software to get email, perhaps they would avoid viruses, Trojans and spy-ware."

Cherry OS is being distributed as an online download, and costs US$49.95. Mac operating system software and application software is not included.

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Source: MacWorld

nForcer · Oct 14, 2004, 12:00 AM

I still like PearPC

Dom · Oct 14, 2004, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nForcer

I still like PearPC

I like cherries better.

nForcer · Oct 14, 2004, 12:37 AM

You are what you eat!

**dj_stick** · Oct 14, 2004, 05:06 AM

me wants

Vampyromaniac · Oct 14, 2004, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nForcer

I still like PearPC

Free is definitely better than $50

Dom · Oct 14, 2004, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyromaniac

Free is definitely better than $50

Evil!

**dj_stick** · Oct 14, 2004, 08:33 AM

whats the performance like though?

CDsDontBurn · Oct 14, 2004, 08:59 AM

a MAC interface on PC? weird.....are you at least able to use left and right click? that makes a world of difference.

Vampyromaniac · Oct 15, 2004, 03:28 AM

performance is not great of course, but still good enough just to play around with OS X.
with my mouse only left-click works, and no wheel. but I don't care, this isn't for making serious use of the OS.
it's just cool that it works at all. I remember not long ago people were saying it would be impossible to emulate a PowerPC, that it was too complex. Lo and behold, it has been done. I find it very impressive.
this is still only version 0.3 though, I'm sure there are speed and other improvements to come.

CDsDontBurn · Oct 15, 2004, 07:30 AM

blah....i need to have at the very minimum right and left click.

Vampyromaniac · Oct 15, 2004, 08:01 PM

Lol, I was gonna suggest you check out CherryOS, but the site is gone now

CDsDontBurn · Oct 16, 2004, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vampyromaniac

Lol, I was gonna suggest you check out CherryOS, but the site is gone now

File transfers work too ya know

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Oct 13, 2004, 08:44 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Cherry OS lets PCs emulate Macs Microsoft Corp.'s Virtual PC software has been lauded by critics as a convenient way for Mac users to run Windows applications on their Macs, but what if you need to do the opposite? Maui, Hawaii-based MXS announced Tuesday the release of Cherry OS, an emulator that does the exact opposite -- its developer says Cherry OS lets PCs run Mac OS X instead. The virtual machine emulated by Cherry OS sports full network capabilities and has complete access to the host computer's hardware resources -- hard drive, CPU, RAM, FireWire, USB, PCI, PCMCIA bus, Ethernet networking and modem. It purportedly runs at about 80 percent of the performance of the host CPU, according to the developer. "Now about 600 million PC users can have the MAC advantage," said the software's developer, Arben Kryeziu. "One computer to use all software and if PC users would use MAC software to get email, perhaps they would avoid viruses, Trojans and spy-ware." Cherry OS is being distributed as an online download, and costs US$49.95. Mac operating system software and application software is not included. _______________________ Source: MacWorld

Oct 14, 2004, 08:59 AM	#9
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Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	performance is not great of course, but still good enough just to play around with OS X. with my mouse only left-click works, and no wheel. but I don't care, this isn't for making serious use of the OS. it's just cool that it works at all. I remember not long ago people were saying it would be impossible to emulate a PowerPC, that it was too complex. Lo and behold, it has been done. I find it very impressive. this is still only version 0.3 though, I'm sure there are speed and other improvements to come. __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

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Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	Lol, I was gonna suggest you check out CherryOS, but the site is gone now __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Oct 14, 2004, 12:00 AM	#2
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	I still like PearPC

Oct 14, 2004, 12:37 AM	#4
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	You are what you eat!