Last week's statement was the clearest indication yet that Psystar, which once told potential investors it could sell as many as , will rely on Rebel EFI to drive any future business. By selling Linux PCs and Rebel EFI to customers, Psystar would shift responsibility for installing Mac OS X to its users.

Psystar has yet to file motions in either the California or Florida federal courts asking for clarification of Rebel EFI's legal status.

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