It's a shame that they won't just release macOS as a standalone product, even if it requires specific hardware to run. I would pay for it in a heartbeat.

I was actively into the Hackintosh scene in the early 10s. You could have an insanely powerful build (albeit the parts had to be compatible), and it would still be half the price of a lower end Mac Pro.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Apple is fundamentally a hardware company that uses features, workflows, and integrations to keep people buying hardware.

They’re never going to do something than undercuts hardware sales ever again.

[–] Dudewitbow@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago

insee it as apple is a full vertical stack conpany who doesnt want to share its vertical stack as it cuts into their profit.

its what nvidia is trying to do, and if windows for arm takes off, i bet that nvidia is ready to attempt to remove all competition on windows due to how reliant some sectors of the industry are for nvidia hardware