PDA

View Full Version : Can I install Snow Leopard using my friends disc?



johnlandino
Oct 25, 2009, 08:44 PM
can i use my friends snow leopard disc to install it on my computer, even after he used it?

i dont think apple would allow that to be possible?

or are you only allowed to install it to one computer per disc?

he also is getting windows 7 ultimate through his job at best buy for practically nothing
could i use that disc as well?


spinnerlys
Oct 25, 2009, 08:46 PM
Practically you almost certainly can, but legally you would break the EULA, which can be held against you.

Morally is something else. It's only 30USD.
thegoldenmackid
Oct 25, 2009, 08:47 PM
Assuming your friend only has a single-user disk:
Legally - No
Technically - Yes

If they have a family pack:
Legally - Possibly, depending on how many licenses have been used (there are five)
Technically - Yes
eawmp1
Oct 25, 2009, 08:47 PM
You CAN do it. However, it violates the EULA, technically is piracy, and is just morally wrong. Go buy a copy!
Richard1028
Oct 25, 2009, 08:47 PM
can i use my friends snow leopard disc to install it on my computer, even after he used it?

i dont think apple would allow that to be possible?

Using your friend's DVD will give you diarrhea. It's a proven fact.
dukebound85
Oct 25, 2009, 08:49 PM
Assuming your friend only has a single-user disk:
Legally - No
Technically - Yes

If they have a family pack:
Legally - Possibly, depending on how many licenses have been used (there are five)
Technically - Yes

no, the family pack only is for one household
Compile 'em all
Oct 25, 2009, 08:50 PM
The answer to your question is yes.
Sun Baked
Oct 25, 2009, 08:57 PM
The answer to your question is yes.

Yep, start having sex with him and the rest of his family ... you should easily quality as a member of the family then. :p

Likely the Windows 7 disc will require a key code or authorization of some sort. There you'd have to have sex with Ballmer, not as attractive for that family pack.
johnlandino
Oct 25, 2009, 09:27 PM
you think i give a **** about whats legal or not? lol

but when i do this it should install like normal?
i wont have to like make a copy of the the disc and hack it or nothing like that right?
YMark
Oct 25, 2009, 09:31 PM
you think i give a **** about whats legal or not? lol

How wonderful. Maybe you'll feel the same way when someone breaks into your car or home.
TheQuestion
Oct 25, 2009, 09:43 PM
you think i give a **** about whats legal or not? lol

but when i do this it should install like normal?
i wont have to like make a copy of the the disc and hack it or nothing like that right?

Nice. Unethical and humorous!
twiztidsid13
Oct 25, 2009, 09:46 PM
who knows
Sun Baked
Oct 25, 2009, 09:47 PM
you think i give a **** about whats legal or not? lol

but when i do this it should install like normal?
i wont have to like make a copy of the the disc and hack it or nothing like that right?

Just run around nude during Halloween, that'll work.

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2967
kryptonianjorel
Oct 25, 2009, 09:52 PM
Ethics are a personal matter, just like morals, so don't give the guy any crap because his doesn't match up with yours.

You can do it without hacking or anything since there is no key code or activation or anything. If I were to do this, I would have a copy in case something goes wrong with the machine in the future
IgnatiusTheKing
Oct 25, 2009, 09:55 PM
you think i give a **** about whats legal or not? lol

but when i do this it should install like normal?
i wont have to like make a copy of the the disc and hack it or nothing like that right?

You should wipe your system before installing Snow Leopard. Don't worry about backing anything up because the new OS will go find it all for you. It's pretty ingenious.
Sun Baked
Oct 25, 2009, 09:58 PM
Bye bye...
dukebound85
Oct 25, 2009, 09:59 PM
You should wipe your system before installing Snow Leopard. Don't worry about backing anything up because the new OS will go find it all for you. It's pretty ingenious.

That is a great feature with SL as the file headers are recognized when installing an os

saved me the time from having to backup and then resync.

this is a very nice feature in terms of saving installing time. kudos to apple

you think i give a **** about whats legal or not? lol

apparently not. in that case, in response to this

but when i do this it should install like normal?
i wont have to like make a copy of the the disc and hack it or nothing like that right?
using your words,

you think i give a **** about trying to help you break the law or not? lol
johnlandino
Oct 25, 2009, 10:09 PM
Ethics are a personal matter, just like morals, so don't give the guy any crap because his doesn't match up with yours.

You can do it without hacking or anything since there is no key code or activation or anything. If I were to do this, I would have a copy in case something goes wrong with the machine in the future


thanks man

everyone needs to pull the bugs out of their asses and stop crying just cause they have no friends to borrow a disc from