On 19/12/05 17:09, "Andre Ruegg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> on 12/19/05 2:32 PM, Laurent Daudelin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > >> Not sure you will be able to install the OS from the system DVD that came >> with the PowerBook. Apple has put a little protection that usually prevents >> you from installing on any other model of Mac except the one you purchased. >> It's not too hard to defeat but you need to be aware of it... > > How would one go about defeating the OS install protection? There is some shell script inside the system package that checks for a specific model. I don't remember all the details but I could look on mine if you send me an email to my personal address, [EMAIL PROTECTED] The reason they do this is to enforce the license that comes with the new Macintosh, where you are allowed to reinstall the system but only on that machine. I think we had a debate about this not long ago so I'd rather not go there. By using this DVD to install the system on another Macintosh, you're violating the license that was granted to you. -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
