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While I don't share EFI folders or any files myself, I can provide insights into the implications of sharing your Hackintosh EFI folders on platforms like GitHub.
1. Educational Value: Uploading your EFI can be immensely helpful to others, especially if your build is unique or uses components not widely covered in existing guides.
2. Community Contribution: Sharing your EFI contributes to the Hackintosh community, offering a starting point or reference for others with similar hardware.
3. Responsibility: If you share your EFI, you may feel a sense of responsibility for its functionality. Ensure it's well-documented and specify what hardware it's intended for.
4. Customization Caution: Your EFI is tailored to your specific hardware. Users downloading it must understand it might not work perfectly for their setups without modifications.
5. Encouraging Learning: While sharing can be beneficial, it's also important to encourage others to understand their Hackintosh's workings, as you mentioned. Encourage users to refer to guides like Dortania for in-depth learning.
6. Potential Misuse: There's a risk of misuse or misunderstanding by those who might not take the time to read the manual (RTFM) and blindly use your EFI.
7. Legal and Ethical Considerations: Be aware of the legal and ethical implications of sharing Hackintosh-related files. Apple's software license agreement typically doesn't permit the installation of their operating systems on non-Apple hardware.
8. Privacy and Security: Before uploading, ensure no personal information or sensitive data is included in the EFI folder.
9. Maintenance: If you decide to share your EFI, consider whether you're willing to update it or respond to issues raised by users.
10. Personal Decision: Ultimately, whether to share your EFI is a personal choice. Consider your willingness to contribute versus potential issues that might arise.
Visual Aids: If you decide to share, include clear documentation or diagrams to help users understand how to use and modify the EFI.
Additional Note: Balance the benefits of aiding the community with the responsibility that comes with sharing such files, and always keep in mind the legal landscape regarding Hackintoshes.
I've built 2 machines, I was wondering if it's a good idea to upload my EFI to github.
I mean do you share EFIs?
I guess it's better to keep it for myself. What do you think?
People need to RTFM (Dortania) ... you need to learn how your hack works.
What's your take?
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