Mac OS X for Intel Leaked, Cracked

Iria · Aug 11, 2005, 04:03 PM

A new variant of Mac OS X for Intel began surfacing on Internet sites early Thursday, boasting the ability to run on any x86 based computer. The leak has apparently been cracked to bypass the protections that prevent Apple's development kits from running on any unofficial system.

Although many believed it was only a matter of time before such a leak occurred, Apple had taken stringent measures to ensure the Intel version of its operating system stayed locked down, including purportedly using hardware-based security with a TPM chip, otherwise known as Palladium. Videos of Mac OS X on an Intel laptop were posted by a French Mac enthusiast site Wednesday.
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Source: BetaNews

Note: the French site appeared to be down earlier. It's up right now, but I think it's being hammered by people trying to see the video ... FYI.

Tipstaff · Aug 12, 2005, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Iria

Although many believed it was only a matter of time before such a leak occurred, Apple had taken stringent measures to ensure the Intel version of its operating system stayed locked down, including purportedly using hardware-based security with a TPM chip, otherwise known as Palladium. .

If you take a look at the developers kit from Apple they use a form of Digital Right Management. It works in conjunction with the above mentioned TCP A/TPM code that is imbeded into a chip on the board. You can take a look at AppleInsiders preview of that kit HERE. If you click on the first picture in the article pay attention to the Infineon chip in the top right just below the SATA connector. That is the chip that has the embeded TPM code.

Not surprised that someone figured out how to bypass that chip. Should make life interesting.

nForcer · Aug 12, 2005, 04:12 AM

Running rather nicely on my Prescott 3.0

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 12, 2005, 06:13 AM

I wants it

daRk_heLmet · Aug 12, 2005, 06:34 AM

somebody pm me with the linky please...of the software

Aug 11, 2005, 04:03 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Mac OS X for Intel Leaked, Cracked A new variant of Mac OS X for Intel began surfacing on Internet sites early Thursday, boasting the ability to run on any x86 based computer. The leak has apparently been cracked to bypass the protections that prevent Apple's development kits from running on any unofficial system. Although many believed it was only a matter of time before such a leak occurred, Apple had taken stringent measures to ensure the Intel version of its operating system stayed locked down, including purportedly using hardware-based security with a TPM chip, otherwise known as Palladium. Videos of Mac OS X on an Intel laptop were posted by a French Mac enthusiast site Wednesday. __________ Source: BetaNews Note: the French site appeared to be down earlier. It's up right now, but I think it's being hammered by people trying to see the video ... FYI. Last edited by Iria; Aug 11, 2005 at 04:10 PM.

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nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Running rather nicely on my Prescott 3.0