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Leopard on two macs?
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Ok, quick answer.... Yes. BUT, if Apple have changed their policy, then no... So, until it comes out, we dont ACTUALLY know.
Also, it is possible to run two computers at the same time with one Disc. it worked with Tiger so... (not like MS OFFICE... thank you iWork
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I'm tempted to buy the single license in install on 4 Macs, but... I think I may aswell pay the little extra for the 5 user. I'd feel better and I'm sure it keeps that all important warrenty valid.
Also, it is possible to run two computers at the same time with one Disc. it worked with Tiger so... (not like MS OFFICE... thank you iWork
)I'm tempted to buy the single license in install on 4 Macs, but... I think I may aswell pay the little extra for the 5 user. I'd feel better and I'm sure it keeps that all important warrenty valid.
Actually, he did. He posted a question on a webboard, and that question had implications that led to a discussion. It is completely his decision, but it is neither your nor his decision whether or not I or anyone else can discuss the ethical implications of that question.
What you should REALLLLLY do is split the family pack with a buddy who owns a mac or 2. $199 between 2 people is... wait a minute... carry the decimal, *tapping the calculator*.... is like... cheaper!
And also just as illegal as installing a single user license version on two machines.
What you should REALLLLLY do is split the family pack with a buddy who owns a mac or 2. $199 between 2 people is... wait a minute... carry the decimal, *tapping the calculator*.... is like... cheaper!
And that, too, violates the terms of the EULA. Just as "wrong" as buying the single-user version.
You may feel that it should be that way, just like the OP has his/her own opinion about what's 'ok' to do, but if the EULA for Leopard is the same as for prior releases what you say isn't true. No judgement here, just trying to keep a lid on the misinformation.
The EULA is pretty clear: single-user version is for one computer. Family Pack is for installation on up to 5 computers in the same household. (They don't even ask that the 5 computers' owners actually be related, just have the same primary residence!)
Incidentally, the family pack can be pre-ordered at Amazon for $189. In the past Amazon has offered as much as a $50 rebate on the family pack, though they're not doing that this time, at least not yet. For me, it's just not that big of a deal to shell out the extra dough to do it the way Apple wants. They make a great product and offer it at a fraction of what Microshaft charges for their OS, so why not support them?
I want to make it clear that this is not an issue of being able to afford the family pack nor was it meant to become a firestorm of moral controversy. I wanted to know if it was possible and many of you answered that. I very much appreciate your time.
It has become clear to me that Apple obviously is not M$. The way Microsoft rolls with the activation system and authentication, drips with greed. This makes me feel as if my value for their OS is vastly diminished. It is in fact a factor that drove me to OS X and apple. Vista blows...plain and simple. It is getting better but it is NOT worth the price they charge.
OS X Tiger has been a dream for me and the very fact that apple does'nt handcuff me with activations and authentification MAKES me feel I am getting value , as well as encourages me to be legitimate and pay for the services.
Im not a pirate, not a thief. Im a moral, just and upstanding citizen of the United States of America. I love this country for what it was, and what is can become again. Thank you very much
I really hope you are kidding. In the event you are not Ill take you on a little trip with me to any prison of your choice. We can visit with some of the murderers and pedophiles that ruin people's lives and see if I still make you sick....
I want to make it clear that this is not an issue of being able to afford the family pack nor was it meant to become a firestorm of moral controversy. I wanted to know if it was possible and many of you answered that. I very much appreciate your time.
It has become clear to me that Apple obviously is not M$. The way Microsoft rolls with the activation system and authentication, drips with greed. This makes me feel as if my value for their OS is vastly diminished. It is in fact a factor that drove me to OS X and apple. Vista blows...plain and simple. It is getting better but it is NOT worth the price they charge.
OS X Tiger has been a dream for me and the very fact that apple does'nt handcuff me with activations and authentification MAKES me feel I am getting value , as well as encourages me to be legitimate and pay for the services.
Im not a pirate, not a thief. Im a moral, just and upstanding citizen of the United States of America. I love this country for what it was, and what is can become again. Thank you very much
people like you are the reason Microsoft charges to authenticate and prevent multiple installs. you rip off the hard work of the blue collar man laboring day in, day out to create a functional system for corporate and civilian America to use.
go buy the freakin' software at FULL price form Apple and quit b!tch!in. pay the working man, don't steal from him.
god, you make me ill.
Enough.
Yes technically you can install as many times as you like, doing this is against the "rules" as you've only paid for one license though.
And they all lived happily ever after.
The end.
Yes technically you can install as many times as you like, doing this is against the "rules" as you've only paid for one license though.
And they all lived happily ever after.
The end.
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