10 Scenarios That Could Make Apple License Mac OS X
Apple might be a hardware company that turns big profits on computers and gadgets, but that doesn't mean that issues won't arise forcing it to license Mac OS X. Change is constant in the computer industry and even Apple can't say it will never change its mind about retaining exclusive control of the Mac OS platform.
Now that Apple has won an important legal battle with Psystar, the company is on top of the world. It not only has some of the most coveted hardware in the tech industry, it might soon have the right to stop any and all companies that want to install its operating system in their own computers. It's a highly valuable ruling to have. It ensures that going forward, only Apple will be able to decide if Mac OS X should be featured on another company's hardware.
Of course, the chances of that happening are slim. Through its actions and the comments of its executives, the company has made it abundantly clear that it has no intention of licensing Mac OS X right now. Apple believes that Mac OS X is a key reason why it has enjoyed so much success over the past few years. It's hard to argue with Apple when one considers its financial performance.
