March 18th, 2009
Psystar releases new Mac clone, despite Apple lawsuit
Psystar, apparently still optimistic about its lawsuit with Apple, has announced another Mac clone computer. The company today introduced a $599 Mac clone desktop PC called Open(3).
There’s been great debate in the blogosphere about whether Apple’s control over both software and hardware constitutes monopolistic behavior, despite the fact that many other manufacturers offer alternatives to the Mac in the form of Windows PCs.
Apple sued Psystar in July, alleging licensing and trademark violations and copyright infringement. Psystar countersued but saw that suit booted back by the courts. Psystar hasn’t given up the fight, though, and the two sides are scheduled back in court next month.
Previous coverage: Does Psystar have a legit argument in Apple countersuit?
Sam Diaz is a senior editor at ZDNet. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations.
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