Arrr, Apple be burying the 'Hackintosh' treasure, sending the scallywags runnin' for the hills! Yo ho ho!
2024-03-18
Avast ye mateys! Bid farewell to yer custom-built Mac contraptions, for Apple be settin' sail to put a stop to the treacherous 'Hackintosh' era. Ye scallywags best be preparin' to walk the plank if ye dare go against the mighty Apple! Arrr!
In the jolly language of a 17th-century pirate, it seems that the beloved 'Hackintosh' may be sailing its final voyage as Apple's macOS 14 Sonoma has decided to bid adieu to a selection of older Wi-Fi drivers. This move is intentionally aimed at preventing users from running the operating system on non-Apple hardware, effectively putting an end to the era of custom macOS rigs.For those unfamiliar with the term, a Hackintosh refers to a non-Apple device running macOS. The allure of this arrangement was clear - Apple's high-quality MacBooks and Macs often come with a hefty price tag, making them inaccessible to many users. Additionally, Apple's hardware limitations have left some users seeking alternatives, such as building a super-powered PC for specialized tasks.The latest macOS update has eliminated support for certain old Broadcom Wi-Fi cards, causing a ripple effect in the Hackintosh community. With the absence of proper Wi-Fi drivers, running Sonoma on non-Apple hardware now means going without essential functionalities like FaceTime and AirDrop, leaving many fans disheartened by the impending demise of their cherished DIY Macs.As the sun sets on the Hackintosh saga, some speculate about Google's ChromeOS Flex as a viable alternative to repurpose old machines, offering a solution to the looming e-waste crisis. While Apple may have missed the boat on this opportunity, their commitment to a closed software ecosystem remains steadfast, leaving fans to bid a fond farewell to their custom macOS setups.