oh. *THAT* chip (the TPM). yeah, that is rather an inconvenience. The one major problem I see with Trusted Platform Modules is that if you want to install another OS, or reinstall the same one you currently have (due to a corruption of some kind), you are stuck. You can't change the keys once written (unless they changed the spec for it in the last 4 years). The TPM is also very closed source, which means that a company like MS (or Apple) can pretty much dictate what you can put on that device. I don't see this as a problem on iOS hardware, but I would like to have the right of choice on either a laptop or a desktop.
Now with MS trying to make UEFI a requirement to run windows 8 (and further require that only digitally signed OS'es can run on such hardware) means that people like me are going to be forced to either use their OS or stay with my current hardware. as for snow leopard, I may have to go to Lion sooner or later. The primary issue is going to be the cost of the hardware to put it on. right now, any recent vintage macbook or macbook pro is selling for near new price, even though it is refurbished or used equipment. this makes it insanely difficult for me to save enough in a reasonable amount of time to purchase. if I got with hardware older than 2009, I risk the issue of not having full support after OS 10.8 (when it comes out). anyway, I think this thread is pretty much run its course on the list. -eric On Feb 8, 2012, at 2:05 AM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: > hey eric. good to hear from you. > > test and development engineers are able to implement both genuine apple and > non apple systems as platform runners but from an official standpoint apple > has put a stop to it in snow leopard. > > what folk don't realise on the hackintosh point is there is a speciality > chip for security functions unlike a windows rig which is open end. this > security chip is constantly being checked. so the hack isn't strong enough. > not only that but since 10.6.6 that code was strengthened and as part of > firmware updates, the security chip has extra protection measures as well as > boot support from network master / sub systems. > > lew > > On 8 Feb 2012, at 03:20, Eric Oyen wrote: > >> finding them hasn't been the problem.. finding the money to buy any of them >> is a very big issue. There is a reason that apple hasn't gone after folks >> like me. it is because that part of their EULA would be considered >> unenforceable. there is also a value in having people like me that have such >> a system setup: debugging and development. >> >> as for the USB issue, I wasn't aware of any "Attack code" written into the >> updater. guess I learn something new everyday. >> >> anyway, thanks for the input. >> >> -eric >> >> On Feb 7, 2012, at 6:56 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >> >>> that explains it. >>> >>> the reason you encounter the USB issue is due to the fact that apple >>> deliberately created an attack code for "Hackintosh systems" >>> >>> Though I won't go into the ethics of it I strongly disapprove of >>> "hackintosh" methods. not only is it not permitted by apple but it's also >>> an issue of hardware dependancy. >>> >>> if you're looking for a mac capable of running snow leopard, may I suggest >>> checking places like ebay for some of the earlier intel iMacs, macbooks, >>> macbook pro's, mac mini's etc as you're bound to come across a system very >>> cheap which will cater you officially and permit upgrades, especially where >>> voiceover is concerned. >>> >>> lew >>> >>> On 7 Feb 2012, at 23:26, Eric Oyen wrote: >>> >>>> last time I tried to update to 10.6.8, I ran into the problem of my usb >>>> ports not working, which means no access to the machine. >>>> >>>> I will get some sighted help here, as I also happen to be a hackintosh >>>> user (I know, it is strictly outside the Apple EULA, but it is the only I >>>> can have accessibility without having to shell out for jaws and windows >>>> 7). still, I am saving up for either a new mac mini (core i7) or a mac >>>> book pro (used). >>>> >>>> btw, for those that will inevitably ask: I do own a legal (purchased >>>> directly from apple) a DVD of Snow Leopard. >>>> >>>> -eric >>>> >>>> On Feb 7, 2012, at 9:25 AM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >>>> >>>>> regarding utorrent. I use it myself and have no problems with it. please >>>>> be advised to upgrade to 10.6.8 for better accessibility within certain >>>>> app environments. >>>>> >>>>> I swear by utorrent for recovery data volumes and other software through >>>>> official distributors like linux, etc. love it to bits. >>>>> >>>>> anyway enough from e. >>>>> >>>>> lew >>>>> >>>>> On 7 Feb 2012, at 15:00, Wes Smith wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I'm not sure...it just works...didnt change any settings >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 6, 2012, at 10:40 PM, Eric Oyen <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> ok, how did you manage this? I am running OS X 10.6.4 and all I get is >>>>>>> the pulldown menus, toolbar items, empty scorell area and some frame >>>>>>> elements. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> also, I attempted to register on the uTorrent forums and was faced with >>>>>>> a shockwave flash captcha that won't play sound here. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> so? what settings must I change for accessibility to be usable? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -eric >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Feb 6, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Wes Smith wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Utorrent works fine for me, I can see everything >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:59 PM, Eric Oyen <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I used to use torrent as my default torrent transfer agent (torrent >>>>>>>>> makes getting linux distress so much easier). the only problem is >>>>>>>>> that I cannot find the details pane. I also can't tell when a torrent >>>>>>>>> is done or not. this is so frustrating. it seems that the only >>>>>>>>> torrent client that would be worth anything is reorient (A command >>>>>>>>> line client) but I am missing some libs to make the packages here. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> anyone have any suggestions as far as other accessible torrent >>>>>>>>> clients goes? both torrent and fuze don't display anything other than >>>>>>>>> the toolbars and frame elements. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -eric >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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