Can I install Original Mac OS X Snow Leopard on my PC/laptop?

Same as my topic~

You can provided it meets certain criteria and you have the skills to run all sorts of black source software to do it.
Apple will not hold your hand and neither will we, although I likely would if I could, you'll just have to ask your question elsewhere sorry.
I can't tell you where, but if you look hard enough I'm sure you'll find what you looking for.
It's not easy to install and it's very risky.
It would be much MUCH easier to install a Linux clone that LOOKS LIKE OS X than it would be to install OS X on a PC laptop, even installing Linux isn't for the weak.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl-sIyRkXVo
But of course you don't have as much software choice as OS X and Windows, with Linux, but it's nearly all free and decent for the basics.
http://www.oslike.se/
(tip: go the 10.10 upgrade to 11.04 route)
You can find out more about installing Linux at the Ubuntu forums (MacBuntu is just a desktop theme, like a shell)

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I paid for the cd set when my last computer needed an upgrade. I just want to use iWork on my new computer OSX10.8
As Niel states you can use your current iWorks.
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Hi,
I want to install both MAC OS X Snow Leopard and WINDOWS on a same PC. Is it possible..then mention the minimum Hardware support to install both Operating Systems on a PC. I am waiting for relevant reply from Apple Support Team.
Thank You.

I am waiting for relevant reply from Apple Support Team.
Then you'll be waiting a long time. This is a user to user support site hosted by Apple. The Apple Support Team doesn't respond to posts here.
For Snow Leopard, you need an Apple computer with an Intel processor of any flavor. Here are the specs from the Apple Store:
System Requirements
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
You'd have to contact Microsoft to find out what specs its OS requires, but I imagine the above would cover it.
Also note that Snow Leopard is only licensed to run on Apple branded equipment.

I'm still on Mac OS, the original, can I upgrade to Mac OS X snow Leopard still?

Alright, I've been using Mac Os, the very very first Mac OS . I've been wondering if I can still update up to OS X Snow Leopard. I seriously hope I can.

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D:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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Please Help ANYONE, if you have mac os experience and installing CF9 onto a mac server
Thanks

I have been getting this exact same problem. CF installer is somehow writing some invalid information into the httpd.conf file. I was able to replace the httpd.conf file with the default one, and was able to go through the webconnector process again and (sometimes randomly) it works. I also spent about 4 hours on the line with adobe CF support and made no progress beyond what I'll post here .
To answer your questions about file locations:
/private/etc/apache2/ for the httpd.conf files
/usr/sbin/ for both the apachectl and the httpd binaries
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So glad its you Mr. Hoffman - your guides are most helpful - thank you so much for what you do.
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Hi,
I am going to install new mac os x snow leopard, but I don't have any internet connection at the moment and waiting for broadband service providers to provide me broadband.
I am just wondering that if I need internet connection to install this os or not?? should I wait for broadband connection or not??
any help will be appreciated.
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*Some features require a compatible Internet service provider*
...which just means that you can't use Mail, for example, unless you've got internet service and an e-mail account. This has nothing to do with the installer.
Wait until you have a broadband internet connection. One of the setup guides needs to connect in order to set your time zone.
...which is not strictly necessary, since you can easily set it manually.
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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
and see this tip about used and refurbished Macs*:
http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html
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I can't install Mac OS X Snow Leopard on my Mac mini!

Hi,
I have a Mac mini 2007, with OS X 10.5.8
I want to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard, but i can't. I erased the hard drive with the installation disc of leopard and then i tried boot snow leopard. After a few seconds it said: "You can't install on this computer. What can i do?
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Model Name:          Mac mini
Model Identifier:          Macmini2,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          1.83 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          2 MB
Memory:          1 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
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Where did you obtain the Snow Leopard DVD? If it is aDVD from another computer, it will not work. You will need the retail version of the DVD as shown below.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

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you can reset your password. restart, and hold down Command-s before the apple logo appears (when the screen is white). you will see scrolling scripts until you see something like "root:" then type /sbin/mount -uw / to mount the disk. after that, type sudo passwd admin or whatever your admin password is. type in the new password two times. it doesn't show what you typed when you type the password so make sure you are pressing the right keys. after you done that, type exit to start up the computer. now you will be able to login with the new password.

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Downgrade Lion to Snow Leopard
1. Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
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