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Re: Run macOS in a Docker Container

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But, why?

A dockerized Mac OS lets you perform automated testing without paying for the hardware, which is what you usually have to do.

Which in the countries where EULA's have a legal value, it is considered a crime, as Mac OS can only be virtualised in Apple hardware.

Re: Run macOS in a Docker Container

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post #5
post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A dockerized Mac OS lets you perform automated testing without paying for the hardware, which is what you usually have to do.

Which in the countries where EULA's have a legal value, it is considered a crime, as Mac OS can only be virtualised in Apple hardware.

Whats the punishment?

Re: Run macOS in a Docker Container

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post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Which in the countries where EULA's have a legal value, it is considered a crime, as Mac OS can only be virtualised in Apple hardware.

Whats the punishment?

Whatever the respective jurisdiction judge decides breaking an EULA with illegal deployment should be.

As some though for thought, https://www.quora.com/What-happens-if-a-EULA-is-violated

Re: Run macOS in a Docker Container

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post #5
post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A dockerized Mac OS lets you perform automated testing without paying for the hardware, which is what you usually have to do.

Which in the countries where EULA's have a legal value, it is considered a crime, as Mac OS can only be virtualised in Apple hardware.

Honest question, what happens if you set up a VPS in a country where EULA's don't? You get all the benefits and none of the repercusion, yes?

Re: Run macOS in a Docker Container

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post #5
post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A dockerized Mac OS lets you perform automated testing without paying for the hardware, which is what you usually have to do.

Which in the countries where EULA's have a legal value, it is considered a crime, as Mac OS can only be virtualised in Apple hardware.

Something being illegal doesn't always mean it's a crime.
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