Could I buy a Mac OSX CD only for VM purpose? Thanks!

I would like to setup Mac OSX on VM using a normal PC (not a Macbook series)
Could I do that?
or I have to buy a Macbook.
Thanks!

You can't. The licence is quite specific. It may only be installed on Apple Hardware. End of story.
Regards
TD

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