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My mom has a copy of iWork, could I install it on my iMac?
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If I buy a CD I can play it in my CD player or my mom's car.
If I buy a DVD I can play it on my DVD player or on my best friend's computer.
If I buy a new video game I can use it in my Wii or my nieghbor's Wii.
If I buy iLife (or iWork) I can ONLY use it on my computer? I can't use it on my wife's computer that I also use? What sense does that make?
I'm not saying what I have or haven't done with Apple software in the past, I'm just saying the idea of only installing it on one computer doesn't make any sense to me whatsoever...
If I buy a CD I can play it in my CD player or my mom's car.
If I buy a DVD I can play it on my DVD player or on my best friend's computer.
If I buy a new video game I can use it in my Wii or my nieghbor's Wii.
If I buy iLife (or iWork) I can ONLY use it on my computer? I can't use it on my wife's computer that I also use? What sense does that make?
I'm not saying what I have or haven't done with Apple software in the past, I'm just saying the idea of only installing it on one computer doesn't make any sense to me whatsoever...
It might not make sense to you but its what you agreed to when you installed the software. The other analogies are irrelevant as you still can use a CD or video game only 1 at a time but if you install software on a computer, you can use it simultaneously.
Its actually not your software. You bought a license to use it. Its up to you whether to abide by the terms of the license. Nobody will come around to your house and break your kneecaps if you don't, however.
I second that, and the advise about not drinking around a laptop.
It's nice that iWork doesn't have that "feature" that Micorsoft Office has where you can't run Word on two computers on the same network if they are single license versions.
Flop...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but when I purchase a CD, or the digital download from iTunes or wherever, isn't it mine? I can play it on my computer and make as many copies on CD as I want, then play them in all of MY CD players at the same time. Can I make 2 copies of a CD (which is perfectly legal) and play one copy in my CD player and one in my grandma's CD player at the same time? I believe I am alowed to make digital back-ups of DVDs as well. Can I not legally rip a DVD to my computer and watch it on my computer AND my original copy on my cousin's DVD player that he brought over my house at the same time? I understand you MUST agree to install the software on a single computer only. If you don't at least say you agree you don't get to install it! I just feel like that is an unreasonable expectation. Why should we bow down to a multi-billion dollar company like that? I mean, to be honest, Apple makes it way too easy to install their single-use software on multiple machines. Again, I'm not saying what I have or have not done in the past. I am a very honest person, I am just pointing out what I feel to be a very unfortunate, but calculated, flaw.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but when I purchase a CD, or the digital download from iTunes or wherever, isn't it mine? I can play it on my computer and make as many copies on CD as I want, then play them in all of MY CD players at the same time. Can I make 2 copies of a CD (which is perfectly legal) and play one copy in my CD player and one in my grandma's CD player at the same time? I believe I am alowed to make digital back-ups of DVDs as well. Can I not legally rip a DVD to my computer and watch it on my computer AND my original copy on my cousin's DVD player that he brought over my house at the same time? I understand you MUST agree to install the software on a single computer only. If you don't at least say you agree you don't get to install it! I just feel like that is an unreasonable expectation. Why should we bow down to a multi-billion dollar company like that? I mean, to be honest, Apple makes it way too easy to install their single-use software on multiple machines. Again, I'm not saying what I have or have not done in the past. I am a very honest person, I am just pointing out what I feel to be a very unfortunate, but calculated, flaw.
The problem is where do you stop. What is "fair use" for software? Do you take your copy of iWork and install it on a friends machine, maybe charging a few bucks for the process? How about the neighbors? They want a copy and you have one.
Every time someone does this its just one small step closer to MS-style activation. None of us wants that.
I really have no problems with people keeping it "in the family" just as long as it doesn't get out of hand.
Every time someone does this its just one small step closer to MS-style activation. None of us wants that.
I really have no problems with people keeping it "in the family" just as long as it doesn't get out of hand.
Because it is what you agreed to do when you first installed the software. Use it on one computer only. You can move it to another if you de-install it from the first.
re "bow down" - If you don't like the terms of the agreement, you are free to not use the software and buy a different package with an agreement you like better. It's not 'bowing down', it is entering into a commercial agreement. Just like when you pay $9 for a movie ticket, you can't bring your grandma and your cousin along to sit in your lap and see Indiana JOnes - they each have to buy their own ticket.
Out of curiosity, if I buy a copy of some software, say Office 08 or iWork, am I allowed to install it on two computers that I own and that are only mine? I don't currently, but say I have a laptop and a desktop, shouldn't I be able to install software on both of them without paying twice?
Again, it depends on the wording of your license agreement.
In general, Apple does not permit installation on more than one machine no matter who the owner.
In general, SOME Microsoft applications allow installation on a desktop and a laptop owned by the same person, with the provision that they are never used simultaneously.
But read the license for your specific software.
For iWork you can't per the agreement. Some programs you can though. I know for 1Password you can install it on multiple machines that are yours which is nice of them. I wish you could with iWork though. I didn't buy the family pack because it's just me and I have a desktop where I do all my presentation development on and then my laptop which I usually use to show my presentation. Fortunately the trial version of iWork lets you do everything except save and print after the 30 days so I can use the trial version for presentations. It does on occasion suck when a client asks for a printout of the presentation and I can't do it but I've learned to print to PDF on my desktop and bring that on my laptop as well.
I personally think you should be able to install the software on multiple machines you are essentially the sole user of but that's up to the developer and not up to me.
You've got to be kidding me!
I know this is my first post - I've been reading this forum for some time (waiting for the updated mac mini to use as a HTPC) - however, the opinions posted in this thread are infuriating.
Do you realise that you can pay $20 more (in Canada) for a family pack and then you can install it on up to 5 computers in one household.
Apple has the most reasonabley priced software on the market (especially compared to MS) and they have put in place a very reasonable mechanism for those who need/want to use their software on multiple computers.
It has been said before the rational is that without purchasing the family packyou are purchasing the software for single use (putting it on multiple computers enables to user to be using the software simutaneously).
Yes you can copy CDs (as backup), but not so you can be listening to them at the same time. The same is true for DVDs. Even with books you can't photocopy and "share" its contents.
This is how the vast majority of software is licensed (at least to the consumer market), and if you think it is unreasonable don't buy/use the software, send emails to Apple, picket their offices if you must.
I understand that many people don't respect copyrights or the time/money that is invested in creating new products, however, you need to understand that having these protections in place is fundamental to driving innovation.
By breaking a copyright/law (I know you won't be going to jail any time soon for this), it is a slippery slope from a corporate perspective. Instead of paying $20 more for the family pack don't be surprised to see MS style validation in future versions if this becomes common practice or higher prices in the first place as they assume everyone will install it on multiple computers.
With choice comes responsiblity.
I know this is my first post - I've been reading this forum for some time (waiting for the updated mac mini to use as a HTPC) - however, the opinions posted in this thread are infuriating.
Do you realise that you can pay $20 more (in Canada) for a family pack and then you can install it on up to 5 computers in one household.
Apple has the most reasonabley priced software on the market (especially compared to MS) and they have put in place a very reasonable mechanism for those who need/want to use their software on multiple computers.
It has been said before the rational is that without purchasing the family packyou are purchasing the software for single use (putting it on multiple computers enables to user to be using the software simutaneously).
Yes you can copy CDs (as backup), but not so you can be listening to them at the same time. The same is true for DVDs. Even with books you can't photocopy and "share" its contents.
This is how the vast majority of software is licensed (at least to the consumer market), and if you think it is unreasonable don't buy/use the software, send emails to Apple, picket their offices if you must.
I understand that many people don't respect copyrights or the time/money that is invested in creating new products, however, you need to understand that having these protections in place is fundamental to driving innovation.
By breaking a copyright/law (I know you won't be going to jail any time soon for this), it is a slippery slope from a corporate perspective. Instead of paying $20 more for the family pack don't be surprised to see MS style validation in future versions if this becomes common practice or higher prices in the first place as they assume everyone will install it on multiple computers.
With choice comes responsiblity.
QFT. Apple's policy on additional licenses in the same household is exemplary. It just would be nice if you could "upgrade" your single license to a family pack afte r the fact.
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i can agree to that. be nice it put that in somewhere.... hmmm off to find the comments/feedback page now.
Some EULAs allow installing software on a desktop and a laptop, as long as only one copy is in use at any time. MS Office is like that (or at least the WIndows version used to be).
You're right, I know. I just care to forget it at the opportune time. Shame on me.
My take on this is, not to be a cheap ass and pay the (not so much) extra money for another license or a family pack if you need it.
The alternative is to have overpriced, bloated, buggy application and OS software with broken, draconian copyright protection schemes, like we have in the Windows world.
The alternative is to have overpriced, bloated, buggy application and OS software with broken, draconian copyright protection schemes, like we have in the Windows world.
I just think iWork needs to take the outlook that Office 2008 Home/Family pack has.
Office - up to 3 computers. enough said.
I'll probably purchase Office for the compatability and the fact that my parents and brother can also upgrade.. its a win win for the money.
Office - up to 3 computers. enough said.
I'll probably purchase Office for the compatability and the fact that my parents and brother can also upgrade.. its a win win for the money.
iWork '08 Family Pack is:
- $50 less ($99 vs. $149)
- can be installed on 5 Macs (2 more than Office)
- Has no restrictions for non-commercial uses
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Relax, just do it. Your mom paid $79 for the license. You do know that you're not supposed to let anyone else listen to CD'S you paid for? Just do it. You know you can 
My problem is that I should be able to install software on two computers that I own and I am the sole user of. I don't care if the price to do this is reasonable or not; there should be no price difference between this and buying it for one computer.
I know the CD analogy is somewhat flawed, but I can play a CD in the CD player in my room, or the one in my car, or somewhere else. Software should not be tied to hardware, it should be tied to people (if tied to anything).