Psystar, the Miami-based PC manufacturer that’s still in a protracted legal battle with Apple over selling PCs that come pre-installed with Mac OS X, has begun offering Rebel EFI – software that lets any generic PC run Mac OS X. It costs $90, though Psystar is selling it for $50. The software lets PCs equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, i7 or Xeon Nehalem CPUs to run Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard.” A limited-function demo is available for download from Psystar’s Web site.

Psystar reportedly is starting an approval program that will vet specific PC components to work with their software. “The most common hardware set-ups are compatible, and through PsyLabs we will continue to work toward the Rebel EFI supporting an ever-broader range of hardware profiles,” reads a statement.

In related news, Psystar notes that Rebel EFI works with Microsoft’s newly-released Windows 7 operating system.

Features:

• DUBL: The Darwin Universal Boot Loader allows for the easy installation and management and up to six different operating systems.
• Safe Update: The Update tool screens and approves software updates available from Apple. Safe Update also allows for the detection and acquisition of the most up-to-date hardware profiles available from Psystar.
• Support: Rebel EFI provides direct customer service through the interface itself. Support is also made available via email at support@psystar.com.
• Psystar Labs Approval: Unique approval system helps to provide extended support to Rebel EFI users. Visit the Psystar Labs page for more information on this exciting new initiative.