Mac Cloner Accuses Apple of Mac OS X Monopoly

Psystar is not only pushing cheap Mac clones, it’s defending its right to do so by accusing Apple of running an operating-system monopoly. Will Apple get a taste of Microsoft ’s Windows woes? Or will Psystar wind up out of business?The Miami-based company claims to be “reinventing the wheel” with its Open Computer, formerly called OpenMac — for $399.99. Psystar tapped into efforts known as the OSx86 Project, and its goal of running OS X on a PC have been realized. Even the latest releases of OS X can run on PC hardware, Psystar said, but compatibility can be an issue.

“Why spend $1999 to get the least expensive Apple computer with a decent video card when you can pay less than a fourth of that for an equivalent sleek and small form-factor desktop with the same hardware,” the company’s Web site says.

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