what are those software coupons are?
When I recieved my powerbook 12 inch G4 back in january, it came with these 3 software coupons. My brother who knows everything about computers says when 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 comes out there free. My friend says there discounts just in case you ordered a computer with jaguar and a couple weeks after panther came out so you are able to get it for $10. Which one is true or if both wrong what is its true purpose. Thanks
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Originally posted by quagmire
When I recieved my powerbook 12 inch G4 back in january, it came with these 3 software coupons. My brother who knows everything about computers says when 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 comes out there free. My friend says there discounts just in case you ordered a computer with jaguar and a couple weeks after panther came out so you are able to get it for $10. Which one is true or if both wrong what is its true purpose. Thanks
The purpose of those coupons is one of the world's unsolved mysteries. In my 4.5 years of using a Mac, I've not once had to use them. But I know they're not for 10.4 .5 or .6. Those will be full price purchases if Apple holds to form.
However, I do not know exactly what they are for, you may be able to get 10.3 at a reduced price with the coupons. You may be able to put them toward future software purchases, but I know they won't get you 10.x for free.
Originally posted by Paul
they are useless
I like my "unsolved mysteries" explanation better but you're probably more right.
Originally posted by DMBand0026
News flash: Your brother does not know everything about computers.
However, I do not know exactly what they are for, you may be able to get 10.3 at a reduced price with the coupons. You may be able to put them toward future software purchases, but I know they won't get you 10.x for free.
Panther was already on my powerbook. I was using it as an example. Will it give a discount on 10.4,.5, and .6.
I suppose there may be the possibility of a situation where buyers of 10.y would be eligible for a free 10.z upgrade, whereas people on 10.x wouldn't be eligible...
Originally posted by quagmire
Will it give a discount on 10.4,.5, and .6.
Apple didn't give discounts for 10.2 and 10.3 if you had the coupons; so, I doubt it.
Ah, the days when you couldn't just punch some info into a web form to qualify for Up-To-Date. Mind you, I do remember Apple sending the CD out to me far faster than I thought they would.