OS X 10.5 LEOPARD Question.....HELP PLEASE
Hello all new to the forums and MACs in general. I have a question with leopard coming out this will be the first time upgrading my INTEL MACBOOK and iMACs operating system. I was wondering if I HAVE to buy the family pack as I don't really need the 5 install liscenses that come with it??? Can I just buy the single liscense?? Also I have a another question if I have 2 MACs in my household and my parents have 3 MACs back home in Ohio would we be able chip in and purchase the family pack together, I use 2 liscenses and then would I be able to make a copy of the LEOPARD disc, and what program would I use?? and send them a copy with the remaining 3 liscenses. I mean techincally it is all legal we paid for 5 liscenses and using the 5, and I don't feel as if that is illegal. This is all new to me. With windows you really weren't governed with how many you could install the OS on. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I would really appriciate any info. Thanks again.
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They make the OS to sell computers, not make a ton of money.
I'm not so sure about that. If that's so, why is Apple so stingy about upgrading computers purchased between the original date Leopard was supposed to be out and October 1?
I'm not so sure about that. If that's so, why is Apple so stingy about upgrading computers purchased between the original date Leopard was supposed to be out and October 1?
You are mistaken about two things:
1. Leopard was delayed until October, not October 1. October generally means late October. October 26 is the last Tuesday of the month.
2. There is a huge difference between "not make a ton of money" and "lose a ton of money." Developing commercial software, especially a new OS is an expensive proposition. Look a the price of any version of Vista despite Microsoft's much greater economies of scale. At $129, MacOS X is a steal. The difference in prices between Vista and MacOS X is partially explained by Apple's hardware subsidy. But, Apple is a for-profit corporation and cannot wipe-out its hardware profits to provide you a cheaper OS.
1. Leopard was delayed until October, not October 1. October generally means late October. October 26 is the last Tuesday of the month. QUOTE]
I used October 1 because purchasers after that date can get a Leopard upgrade for $10.00
Leopard was delayed until October, not October 1. October generally means late October. October 26 is the last Tuesday of the month.
Umm, on my calendar October 26th is a Friday, not a Tuesday.
Umm, on my calendar October 26th is a Friday, not a Tuesday.
My bad. Friday was the day that Apple released the iPhone. Perhaps Friday is the new Tuesday.
Perhaps Friday is the new Tuesday.
Friday evening/Saturday morning was always the Tuesday of major Mac OS X releases, with the exception of 10.1.
*snip* I dont think apple would have a problem with you stretching your liscense... *snip*
I think they would... And its probably not a good idea to encourage violation of the EULA on this forum.
I just pre-ordered two individual copies of OS X instead of a family pack so when I eventually, almost inevitably sell my current Quad G5 and MacBook Pro on eBay, they'll each have legit copies of Leopard to go with them. I do the same thing with iLife updates too. Beyond that, I've never tried to sell a computer with any other bundled software.
I think they would... And its probably not a good idea to encourage violation of the EULA on this forum.
Hmmm, seems doubtful to me. If they did, they would probably have more Draconian measures in place. I'm sure they realize there will be plenty of 2 computer households purchasing only the single computer license.
I think they would... And its probably not a good idea to encourage violation of the EULA on this forum.
IMHO as long as people realise that it could be illegal its up to the individual; 'encouraging' has nothing to do with it. Its up to the individual and the individuals responsibility if he or she is caught by the relevant authorities.
With that being said, Apple is more concerned with those whom they can successfully sue than trying to get after every licence violator. Same situation in NZ, you don't see police ramsacking houses because billie downloaded some software off limewire, they'll focus on the big fish - aka those who have cd pressing machines and selling them down at the markets.
IMHO as long as people realise that it could be illegal its up to the individual; 'encouraging' has nothing to do with it. Its up to the individual and the individuals responsibility if he or she is caught by the relevant authorities.
I think its the same as if you went to a forum where you are taught how to rip DVDs. You always discuss in terms of 'backing up your collection' just to keep the forum clean (even though I'm sure most don't restrict their rips to their own collection). You can say things in forums without outright encouraging violating agreements... just be smarter about it.
With that being said, Apple is more concerned with those whom they can successfully sue than trying to get after every licence violator. Same situation in NZ, you don't see police ramsacking houses because billie downloaded some software off limewire, they'll focus on the big fish - aka those who have cd pressing machines and selling them down at the markets.
Just because they don't take legal action it does not mean they are OK with it. They definitely have a problem with it, which is why they have restrictions in their EULA.
With windows you really weren't governed with how many you could install the OS on
Well, I don't know what windows you're using, but Windows XP COMPLEATLY governed the way I installed it. *cough cough PRODUCT ACTIVITION cough cough* Vista is even more restrictive with their lisence agreement (if you buy a new power cable for your computer, you need to pay us $500 more dollars for Vista again)