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cluthz
Jan 18, 2005, 08:24 AM
iLife singleuser license is more expensive than the familypack?
Why? Do I have to get a single license first and then buy a familypack.
Here is a pic from the norwegian applestore:
(familiepakke=familypack)
http://rasmus.uib.no/~tbr006/ilifepic.jpg



edesignuk
Jan 18, 2005, 08:29 AM
There's something weird there. On the UK store the family pack is more than the single (family = £65, single = £49).

mslifkin
Jan 18, 2005, 08:33 AM
Here in the states the single license is $79, and the Family Pack is $99. The Educational version is $59 for a single license, and there is no Family Pack. Hope this helps.

Regards,
Marc

crazzyeddie
Jan 18, 2005, 09:26 AM
Buy the family pack at the reduced price before they realize their error!

wordmunger
Jan 18, 2005, 09:31 AM
I just searched the Norway store and got a price of 899, so it looks like they've already fixed it.

Sometimes pricing errors like that are caught on the Apple store when you press the "view cart" button.

Inspector Lee
Jan 18, 2005, 09:59 AM
Here in the states the single license is $79, and the Family Pack is $99. The Educational version is $59 for a single license, and there is no Family Pack. Hope this helps.

Regards,
Marc

The MSU computer store is listing it at $39. This would make sense because '04 was $25 or roughly a 50% discount. Maybe I should pre-order while their website lists this price if in fact it should be $59.

cluthz
Jan 18, 2005, 10:00 AM
I was on the EDU store and its still there, checking out now with iLife05 for NOK530 including VAT, and delivery...

mslifkin
Jan 18, 2005, 10:54 AM
The MSU computer store is listing it at $39. This would make sense because '04 was $25 or roughly a 50% discount. Maybe I should pre-order while their website lists this price if in fact it should be $59.
Hey Inspector Lee,

The $59 EDU price is from Apple. Schools might discount it even more. If you can get it for $39 I'd grab it; that's a very good price for what looks to be an outstanding upgrade. BTW, are you a Jackie Chan fan? Just curious ...

Regards,
Marc

mrgreen4242
Jan 18, 2005, 11:54 AM
The MSU computer store is listing it at $39. This would make sense because '04 was $25 or roughly a 50% discount. Maybe I should pre-order while their website lists this price if in fact it should be $59.

Hey, my wifes an MSU student, but I've never been into their computer store (I avoid campus like the plague :P ). I'm getting ready to buy an iMac, how are their prices compared to the online edu pricing?

Thanks,
Rob

jersey10
Jan 18, 2005, 12:48 PM
What does this mean the single user versus family pack? I own two Macs and would like to buy iLife '05 and install it on both of my computers. Do I have to buy the family pack in order to do this? Won't the regular, $79 iLife package enable me to do this?

Let me know as I am confused. Thanks.

rnizlek
Jan 18, 2005, 01:14 PM
What does this mean the single user versus family pack? I own two Macs and would like to buy iLife '05 and install it on both of my computers. Do I have to buy the family pack in order to do this? Won't the regular, $79 iLife package enable me to do this?

Let me know as I am confused. Thanks.

In theory, yes, you can install one piece of software on multiple computers, but its not legal. Legally, you need one software licensce for each computer, in other words, you are supposed to buy one copy of iLife '05 for each computer in your home. The family pack allows you legally buy a licensce covering all your computers, without having to buy many copies of iLife.

mslifkin
Jan 18, 2005, 01:36 PM
What does this mean the single user versus family pack? I own two Macs and would like to buy iLife '05 and install it on both of my computers. Do I have to buy the family pack in order to do this? Won't the regular, $79 iLife package enable me to do this?

Let me know as I am confused. Thanks.

The Family Pack will allow you to install iLife 05 on up to 5 computers in your household. The single user license allows you to install it on only one computer. It's a good deal if you've got multiple Macs in the house.

Regards,
Marc