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Why can't macOS be legally installed on non-Apple hardware?
Why can't macOS be legally installed on non-Apple hardware?
- Because macOS is incompatible with non-Apple hardware
- Due to Apple's end user license agreement (correct)
- Because Apple prohibits the installation of macOS on non-Apple devices
- Due to technical limitations of non-Apple hardware
What contributes to the stability of macOS as an operating system?
What contributes to the stability of macOS as an operating system?
- High compatibility with various PC configurations
- Inclusion of advanced stability algorithms
- Limited hardware support due to being built only for Apple devices (correct)
- Regular updates and patches from Apple
What was the previous name for macOS?
What was the previous name for macOS?
- Apple OS
- Macintosh OS
- Mac OS Classic
- OSX (correct)
Why is macOS referred to as macOS and not OSX anymore?
Why is macOS referred to as macOS and not OSX anymore?
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What is the kernel of the macOS operating system based on?
What is the kernel of the macOS operating system based on?
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What naming scheme did Apple use for its early macOS operating systems?
What naming scheme did Apple use for its early macOS operating systems?
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What is the reason Apple does not charge for the macOS operating system?
What is the reason Apple does not charge for the macOS operating system?
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What is a key characteristic of macOS as a proprietary piece of software?
What is a key characteristic of macOS as a proprietary piece of software?
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What is the latest version of macOS known as?
What is the latest version of macOS known as?
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What type of devices does macOS operate on?
What type of devices does macOS operate on?
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What was the original name of the macOS operating system before it was renamed?
What was the original name of the macOS operating system before it was renamed?
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What operating system is the Darwin kernel based on?
What operating system is the Darwin kernel based on?
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