Apple may consider using the Trusted Platform Module chip to prevent users from installing OS X on non-Apple systems. This is particularly important to Apple now that they are planning a move to the x86 line of processors. TPM is an open industry standard governed by the Trusted Computing Group which is a non-profit organization that develops security standards. The chip is used to securely store and encypt information and can be used to help Apple make sure OS X runs ONLY on Apple systems.

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