The Psystar Open Computer marked a significant moment in the history of Mac clones when it launched in April 2008, providing an affordable alternative to Apple’s proprietary systems.For the first time in over a decade, users could run Mac OS X on a non-Apple machine without having to engage in the complex DIY process of building a ‘hackintosh.’ However, this innovation quickly led to a contentious legal battle, as Apple reacted to Psystar’s incursions on its market.