Application re-install

[TomT321]

When you see a program such as Snow Leopard or Iworks, etc.for a Mac it basically says personal use, family use, or unlimited (or words to that affect). What does that really mean? In other words if a friend of mine bought Iworks with his new Mac could I download it onto my computer? Also I know that there are "piracy" issues but am wondering can it be done. Also with the discs that come with a new Mac it is my understanding that if for some reason you were to "lose" your programs that those discs would re-install the programs on your computer, but I see them for sale all over Ebay which leads me to believe that they can be re-used again and again. What exactly is the story? 😕

 

[jmann]

You can do that, but it is against the EULA. So don't do it. No.

 

[GGJstudios]

You can refer to Apple's Software License Agreement (SLA) site for the software in question, to find out what you can and can't do with installations. If a person buys iWork, they can only install it on one computer at a time:

This License allows you to install and use one copy of the Apple Software (whether trial or full version) on a single Apple-labeled computer at a time. This License does not allow the Apple Software to exist on more than one computer at a time, and you may not make the Apple Software available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time.

 

[TomT321]

Not worth it

Thank you for the info I have no want need nor desire to violate any laws or agreements, just wondering.