How Does Apple's "Free Upgrade" Program Work?

[KieranDotW]

http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/

That is, if I buy a new, mid-2012 MBP and get the free Mountain Lion upgrade, will I be able to use this to upgrade my Mac mini as well? I know that Mac App store purchases (including OS X updates) are usually transferable to all your Macs, but I'm not sure if this works any differently.

And YES, I know it's only $20 to upgrade from the Mac App store, but I might as well save money if I can.

 

[Cougarcat]

I'm pretty sure that you just get sent a redeem code for the MAS. So yes, you could, although technically it's just supposed to be for your new computer.

 

[Cozmo85]

You will either get a code or it will be registered to your serial number.

 

[heisenberg123]

Promo Code my current MBP was bought during the free Lion promo and i got a promo code, so to your OP yes it will be a full purchase as far as your apple ID is concerned so you can redownload on other macs you own

 

[dukebound85]

Promo Code my current MBP was bought during the free Lion promo and i got a promo code, so to your OP yes it will be a full purchase as far as your apple ID is concerned so you can redownload on other macs you own

when do you get the promo code?

 

[Cougarcat]

when do you get the promo code?

apple.com/uptodate when it comes out in July.