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danish viking

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I'm pretty new to Mac, and have a question.

What is normal procedure when Apple launch a new operating system?
Will Lion be installed from the day the launch it, on all new computers ordered from Apple's website, or what?

Thank you:)
 
There are usually some models leftover with the old OS still installed, but it doesn't really matter as any computer purchased between now and the release will get a free copy anyways.

Thank you for your quick answer.
I'm about to buy a new MacBook Pro. What is normal concerning them?
If I order it after the launch, I will get a free copy, or is it normal that the install it for you?
 
Thank you for your quick answer.
I'm about to buy a new MacBook Pro. What is normal concerning them?
If I order it after the launch, I will get a free copy, or is it normal that the install it for you?
If you're considering getting a White MacBook, i wouldn't. They're about to be refreshed with new models that come with Lion Preinstalled, as well as much better specs.
 
If you're considering getting a White MacBook, i wouldn't. They're about to be refreshed with new models that come with Lion Preinstalled, as well as much better specs.

I plan buying a MacBook Pro. Will they come with Lion preinstalled after launch?
 
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danish viking said:
If you're considering getting a White MacBook, i wouldn't. They're about to be refreshed with new models that come with Lion Preinstalled, as well as much better specs.

I plan buying a MacBook Pro. Will they come with Lion preinstalled after launch?

I would expect so.
 
I recall when my family got a mac mini right after leopard came out, they included a disk to install it later. I would imagine if you buy a mac now, Apple will give you a redeem code to get it.
 
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