So awhile ago I got Synology D923+, which a standard but very nice network attached storage and since I’ve had it, I’ve wondered…. Can I install macOS on it? It does have virtual machine software on it but it doesn’t support macOS, because of EULA stuff, supposedly you’re only supposed virtualize macOS on Apple hardware.
Useful Links!
Dockur macOS
Dockur macOS Github
0:00 Intro + Virtualization
1:20 Docker!
2:09 Demo of it working with Ventura
5:15 Configuring Dockur/macOS on a Synology NAS
9:00 Configuring Dockur/macOS on Ubuntu
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You're crazy lol
Virtualizing macOS on something like a NAS could be really cool for things like Content Caching. But who knows what may happen if Apple chooses to do something about someone’s AppleID running on unsupported hardware.
it's painfully slow because a virtual machine is a full machine, and you lack a GPU to give to the guest machine, which is a full machine and lacks any sort of GPU. This is a requirement of Mac OS X / macOS. Read more at DarwinKVM.
so, genuinely curious, is there a real use for this? there's no GPU accel, no video encode/decode, and no real SMID or whatever you need for imessage and stuff. its a cool project, there's also similar projects like windows xp in a docker container, but i just cant think of an actual, real world use
This might be a bit niche, but I see a legitimate use case for it. Video editors using DaVinci Resolve Server, which only runs on macOS or Windows, could potentially run the server in a Docker container on their Synology NAS. That’s pretty cool! Currently, I'm running mine on an old Mac Mini, but using a Synology could draw less power. I might have to give this a try.
"I'm up to date!!" "417 packages can be upgraded.""
Just worth mentioning that this is actually running a docker container that runs kvm that then runs MacOS and so you are going through a few layers of virtualisation 😊
I used to love Hackintosh but be careful and never use your real apple details as they can and will block you and you lose anything you’ve purchased.
that's really cool :eyes:
It makes me laugh how many times corporations say "don't do this" and immediately people starts working to get it done lol, well done!
This feels wrong, but right at the same time
If you can get a GPU hooked up somehow (an AMD) you'll get a way better experience. I virtualize on Proxmox on my old Xeon and pass through an RX 570, and it works great.
Dont do intros gets a massive approval!
Wow now you can use it for… Nothing!
Very cool! Not sure exactly what you’d be able to use it for, but still cool! Crazy to think how something like a NAS can easily run something like this (even if it isn’t perfect). If the EULA doesn’t load, then there wasn’t a EULA in the first place, right? The Mac OS versions I’ve recently installed had up to date info, at least as of when they were manufactured onto the DVDs…
If only this worked for earlier os versions… I would love to do this with Mavericks!
Fantastic video Greg.
Looks all legal to me. 🫣🥴
I’m really impressed with that NAS – very cool.
Might try it on Mint.
just need to also try with a terramaster and qnap now 😀
That's really cool. Thanks for the fun, informative and entertaining video. =)
It's amazing what we can do with a NAS these days.