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I want to create a virtual development machine on the could for iOS development. I understand it is against Mac OS License agreement to install it on non-Apple hardware. But is there a LEGAL solution to have such VM on any cloud provider?
I also know about MacinCloud but I'm looking for a cheaper solution.
Frank Goortani
Posted 2013-12-18T17:24:35.247
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But is there a LEGAL solution to have such VM on any cloud provider?
There are no legal solutions to run a OS X VM on ANY cloud provider. Microsoft's, Amazon's, and Google's cloud computing solutions do not use Apple hardware.
Somebody would need to use Apple hardware as their backend server in order to provide virtual machines for cloud computing. The example you used is not cloud computing, they rent you physical hardware, thats the reason they are expensive.
Ramhound
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Sure; I researched the company they don't offer a VPS they rent physical hardware. My statement is 100% accurate. – Ramhound – 2015-11-25T03:46:30.703
@Arachnid - Don't edit my answer, and change the intent of what I have said, post your own answer if you want. If this edit is approved, for some reason, I will immediately roll back the answer and contact a moderator. – Ramhound – 2016-01-20T19:12:25.737
See https://feedback.azure.com/forums/216843-virtual-machines/suggestions/13826655-mac-os-x-virtual-machines
– rogerdpack – 2018-12-04T17:22:59.0401Didn't you answer your own question? You know its against their license agreement, and non-Apple specific clouds are not going to be running Apple hardware. Now technically you might be able to do it, but it would be breaking the terms of the license agreement. – heavyd – 2013-12-18T17:31:03.257
I understand. But as far as the cloud hardware goes, I don't see what type the provider is using. I'm looking for a provider that offers Apple hardware... – Frank Goortani – 2013-12-18T17:35:21.533
1This StackOverflow question has some suggestions, including GoDaddy. As for this question it is off-topic for SuperUser. – heavyd – 2013-12-18T17:40:22.887
1@FrankGoortani - The only provider that could exist would be Apple. Apple does not offer cloud computing solutions thus OS X cloud virtual machines cannot exist. – Ramhound – 2013-12-18T17:41:38.130