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Platform Openness Questions

 * Can I now run OSX on a machine I put together (or bought elsewhere)?
 * Yes, but with great difficulty; see links. Such machines are commonly referred to as "hackintosh"es
 * Can OSX be purchased separately from Apple hardware?
 * Unknown... but it is commonly understood that Apple makes most of its Mac profits from marking up the price of the hardware.
 * If the hardware breaks, can I buy replacement parts from my local non-brand-specific PC parts store?
 * Are there hardware diagnostic tools readily available for OSX?
 * If I lose track of my OSX installation CD, can I download a new copy off the internet without buying it again?

Projects

 * OSx86 Project: OSX on x86 CPUs
 * wiki
 * InsanelyMac news and forum portal
 * 2007-11-13 Build a Hackintosh Mac for Under $800 by Adam Pash