Virtual machine with Mac OS X [closed]

Answer 1

It's certainly possible to run OS X in a VM on Windows - the latest version of VirtualBox is capable of running Snow Leopard.

As the cheapest way of getting into iOS development, I bought an iPod Touch and got VirtualBox up and running. I've now got two apps approved on the App Store. However, once they have made enough money I will be buying a Mac - there is no sound on the VirtualBox VM (although the latest VirtualBox may be capable of producing sound, I haven't managed it yet), I can't map the Mac Control key on the keyboard (so no keyboard shortcuts work) and it's a bit sluggish (on my Core i7 PC with 12GB RAM).

To sum up - the cheapest option is to go for the VM, but you'll probably find yourself wanting a Mac eventually, so it may be easier to just go for the Mac Mini.

Answer 2

It's probably better to just fork out and buy a Mac Mini, then you can use your existing monitor, mouse and keyboard, and it's pretty OK price wise. Especially since developing an application often means also maintaining it in the future.

Answer 3

You can try macincloud.com. $20 something per month for a couple of hours a day, not too bad.

Answer 4

It's illegal to install Mac OS X on a non-Mac hosted virtual machine. I think you'd get yourself a Mac, remember Mac can install Windows natively (BootCamp). So you are really buying a Windows machine and Mac machine.

If you are ready for getting your hands dirty you could install a Mac operating systems on VirtualBox. VirtualBox doesn't officially support it because it is not legal. Google it, and follow the instructions.

Answer 5

A Mac Mini is a cheap solution and will let you to develop your apps.

The current Mac Mini uses a dual-core 64-bit "Penryn" Intel Core 2 Duo processor that runs at 2.4 or 2.66 GHz.

No one is going to recommended you a hackintosh.

Answer 6

hackintosh or dragonfiresdk (not free)