Wow and Apple authorized that? Do you realize that you'd have the
first Mac clone in years if that's true? If this is the case then dude
that is freaking awesome.
On Nov 17, 2008, at 23:11, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
It carries the Apple Logo proudly upon it's backside, right from the
factory at Apple. I will contact the legal department to double
check though.
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
On 17-Nov-08, at 8:04 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote:
Hi
Sorry, I really don't mean to discourage you or anything by these
questions. But the question is not whether you will be using some
of Apple's internal hardware whcih, on Intel Macs, is mostly
identical to standard PC hardware. When the OS X license mentions
apple-branded hardware that means the system must have the Apple
logo on it. Given that Apple has not authorized any clones since
the mid 1990's, how likely is this? Have you discussed this
possibility with Apple as of yet and been in contact with their
legal department? I would do this first, as if Apple says no then,
unless they lose their court battle, it simply won't be happening.
I wouldn't want to see a project like this be planned well and
close to becoming a reality only to have Apple say no and basically
close the lid on it which, given their current licensing, they have
every right to do until proven otherwise. So you need to know
straight up if they will allow this or not, and get it in writing.
On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:52, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
The driving force is the hardware/software powering the unit.
Admitably I am still looking into the Braille display bit.
It is possible I will have to build a Braille display myself using
manufacturer components.
We will be using some hardware from Aple, it is true.
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
On 17-Nov-08, at 7:44 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote:
More questions. First, I take it this will be Apple-branded
hardware then, as that is the only way to currently satisfy their
licensing conditions? Second, how are you planning to keep it
under $500 with a built-in braille display? Currently there's not
a way to buy even a regular braille display for $500. If you know
where to get one at such a price do tell, please. Who, or what,
are you referring to when you say the driving force behind this?
Yep, I've got loads of questions :).
On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:35, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
Jacob,
Just to let you know, the driveing force is completely compliant
with Apple's Licence, so I would be allowed to sell the product
legally. The main feature is the size, which make it fit inside
a pocket quite easily. Another advantage is the built-in Braille
display. Yes, we plan for a mini Querty Keyborad once the
Braille input is out on the main stream.
Thanks for listening,
aelx,
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
On 17-Nov-08, at 7:29 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote:
Depends. You going to offer a qwerty version? I absolutely hate
braille input.
Getting more serious though, this would be considered a Mac
clone, and would need to be authorized by Apple. Yes, you can
get OS X running on your own PCs. But you are not allowed to
sell such a thing, at least not according to Apple's licensing.
This is being questioned as I write this in the United States
Courts, but don't expect an answer any time soon--this will be
one long court battle between Apple and another company called
Psystar at least assuming they don't settle out of court. I
wouldn't get my hopes up, the company with the most and best
lawyers usually wins these battles here.
Would I buy it? Unless there were significant advantages in
doing so I would not, but would buy a Mac laptop instead. Such
advantages might be a much longer battery life, for example
which would certainly be possible due to the lack of a screen.
To be honest though I'm a bit biased, in all cases I refuse to
buy blindness products when a mainstream product is available
that will accomplish the same functions. Since I don't care for
braille input I would probably go straight for a laptop unless,
as I said, there were compelling advantages to such a device.
I don't think you would be able to keep that name for it,
however.
On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:15, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
Would you buy this?
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Thanks for listening,
Alex,
